“Frosty” is a commemorative watercolor painting – my first watercolor of 2022. It commemorates a common loon that my family and I rescued in December, 2021. The story of the rescue can be read here.
For Life: A Watercolor Painting Portraying Love, Life, and Dancing
“For Life”, an original watercolor by Erin Burton, depicts two sandhill cranes dancing. The story within is one of love, life, and dancing.
Rump Bells of Christmas Past
Antique rump bells, family history, and Christmas spirit intertwine in Erin’s newest story and original watercolor painting.
2020 Unbound Roots Greeting Card Giveaway Winner
Thank you to all who entered the 2020 Unbound Roots Greeting Card Giveaway! My son put all of the contestant names in his lucky fishing hat and drew out a name. He said, as he pulled out the name, “Oh yeah, this feels like the right one!” My friend and fellow writer, Lisa, from lisaorchard.com […]
2020 Unbound Roots Greeting Card Giveaway
Hi, Everyone! Welcome to my 2020 Unbound Roots Greeting Card Giveaway. I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the holiday season. Goodness! It’s been awhile since my last post. Work on commissioned paintings, family health issues, and well, Covid (I mean, who hasn’t it affected?) has had my website sidelined, but I’m looking […]
A Season of Commissioned Paintings
After returning from my family’s trip to the Southwest, I began a season of commissioned paintings. From the end of October to the end of December I painted – not for myself, but for others. Families were planning their gift-giving for upcoming birthday and Christmas celebrations, and I was honored to be chosen to paint […]
Watercolor Wednesday: Fall Paintings
Stop in and view some of the fall-inspired paintings I’ve completed in the past couple of months. You’ll see a shy little hare, a hungry chipmunk, and more!
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Traveling the Southwest: Kansas U.S. Route 56
My family’s road trip continues with an auto tour down U.S. Route 56 in Southwest Kansas.
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Traveling the Southwest: Salina, Kansas
Driving to the Southwestern U.S., we stopped in Salina, Kansas for a night and were delighted to find the Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum.
Swedish Family Recipes
I’m sharing my great-grandmother’s recipes for Swedish meatballs and rice pudding. Christmas dishes that are no longer reserved for Christmas because we like them that much.