Erin Jacopec
Born in Raleigh, NC
Lives & works in Richmond, VA
Richmond became my home at age 18 when I moved here from North Carolina. Currently, I live with my husband Geo, our son, our three cats, two guinea pigs, one bearded dragon, and one dog.
Photography and art became my passion around 2011, though I have always enjoyed both my entire life. My drawing style is Zentangle Inspired and my photography style is my own.
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Recently, one of my photos was chosen as a Judge's choice in a local photography contest, where I received high accolades from the director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts when he called the photograph I entered a "masterful photograph" .
I have been published in Guinea Pig Magazine for my drawings of guinea pigs, and I have sold many of my drawings all around the world.
Erin J. won the "Artist's Pick."
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The featured artist, Alex Nyerges, director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts chose this photo because, "The composition was very strong: the dynamic vertical elements of the angel were complemented by the tree and the obelisk in the background; the drama of the stark shadows, strong contrast and deep, penetrating blacks helped to strengthen its overall power. A masterful photograph.