Erika Farkas is a self-taught artist with Transylvanian roots based in Ottawa. Her artistic journey began more than a decade ago with realistic pencil portraits. Over the years, she has expanded her repertoire to include pastel, mixed media, acrylic, and oil painting, demonstrating a versatile and evolving style. Today, her preferred medium is oil, although she still works in pastel and graphite for commissions.
Erika is known for her passion for portraying the human form, exploring the nuances of movement and emotion through detailed and expressive work. In her Waterworld series, she aims to evoke a sense of energy and movement surrounding a figure immersed in water or underwater, while playing with the fluid translucency of the water itself using techniques ranging from impressionism to high realism. She applies the same attention to detail to her land and waterscapes, showing her mastery of light, texture, and color to evoke a sense of serenity and connection to the natural world.
She actively participates in art exhibitions throughout Ottawa and has been recognized with several awards in local and international competitions. Her works, including numerous commissioned portraits, can be found in private collections across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Email: erika_farkas@yahoo.ca
Website: https://erikafarkas.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/erikafarkasart
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