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From Foundational Art Techniques to Functional Design

Erin Sparler is accomplished artist, educator, and entrepreneur. As such she bridges the gap between traditional fine art practice and modern digital realism to create both fine art and commercially viable products.

With nearly 30 year of experience—including the founding of the award-winning make-you-own 3D tunnel Book art and craft kits from EyeConnect Crafts.com and the development of extensive number of courses and college programs – Erin Sparler is dedicated to transparent mentorship and interdisciplinary sustainability in the arts.

Publications: Books
Publications: Books
Case Study: EyeConnect Crafts, LLC. Concept to Creation
A hand holds an assembled EyeConnect Crafts Totem Poppet Box Turtle painted with intricate yellow and black patterns, held together by small mini brads (split pins), set against an outdoor patio background.
Case Study: EyeConnect Crafts, LLC. Concept to Creation
Perceptual Drawing: Figure Studies
A mixed media art study by Erin Sparler of a young child in a backpack waiting for the school bus, capturing a candid moment of early childhood.
Perceptual Drawing: Figure Studies
Perceptual Drawing: Broken Conch Studies: Luminous Erosion
Perceptual Drawing: Broken Conch Studies: Luminous Erosion
Fine Art Photography: Dumping on Nature
Fine Art Photography: Dumping on Nature
Fine Art Photography: Multiple Exposure Photography
Fine Art Photography: Multiple Exposure Photography
Painting: Geometric Progressions in Warm Grays
Painting: Geometric Progressions in Warm Grays
Painting: Ensos, The Landscapes
Painting: Ensos, The Landscapes
Painting: Ensos, The Brights: Radiance in the Void
Two large, gold metallic Enso circles on black paper. The top Enso features a downward vertical drip with white lines radiating outward like solar flares, nearly touching the second solar circle at the bottom of the page. The bottom Enso rises from the edge, suggesting a second celestial body or a planetary horizon.
Painting: Ensos, The Brights: Radiance in the Void
Student Work: Perceptual Drawing
Student Work: Perceptual Drawing
Student Work: Character & Packaging Design
Student Work: Character & Packaging Design
Student Work: From Concept to Time-Based Design (Ads & Animations Projects)
A series of hand-drawn storyboard panels by Ariel Abbott depicting a narrative sequence of a parakeet character meeting a new companion. The sketches showcase professional cinematic shot types and expressive character poses used as a blueprint for a motion graphics animation.
Student Work: From Concept to Time-Based Design (Ads & Animations Projects)