Mixed media artist, and graphic designer.

Following my muse and sharing the inspiration. Follow me on IG @carlaerk Portfolio: http://www.carlaerkdesign.com Also on Etsy and Redbubble!

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Picking up the #sketchbook tonight and pondering some cute designs for sporting on some sumer tanks this year 🥰... might share them in my redbubble when their done! #artislife #intheworks #mixedmediaartist #hummingbird #bunchesofflowers #bcartist #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUDJAwhoKC/?igshid=dwrhlbavhsdb

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At my regular job today... while on break I stumbled across this gentlemen asking for change. I noticed he had a sketchbook in his backpack so I asked him if he was selling any sketches. He pulled this picture out saying he never really thought it was good enough to sell, but that he liked to draw with his time. He asked $10... so I gave him $20. Then I proceeded to walk in the store he was next to, and bought him some page protectors, and binder for display so he could sell more if he wanted to. The guy cried when I handed him the supplies. Seriously warmed my heart. I told him to please keep drawing. Display it, and offer to sell. He's very talented, and he should be proud of his creativity. So here I am putting a word out for this amazing street artist Kurtis Hustranson, in Maple Ridge, BC. Keep an eye out for him on the sidewalks, and his great talent! Seriously awesome work, and he can only get better! (at Maple Ridge, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZHQEABBiz/?igshid=1fsm9ea460srh

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#smallbusinesschallenge as a small business show 5 pieces of work and a few words about what you do, without a link. If anyone is interested to buy an item they can ask for the link. I'm a mixed media artist. With a passion for collage and acrylics. Based out of Maple Ridge, BC. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyLdHohpyV/?igshid=ws4revvsfdkl

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#littlefox #inthesketchbook not sure yet what medium I want to color her with yet, but she sure is #cute #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #graphitesketch #foxesofinstagram #artistsofinsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CIhHjLKBGtd/?igshid=1ucztqwpahk1

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#artistforcommission #petportraits #peopleportraits #familyportraits drawn into digital images, and available for print in up to 8x10 matte or gloss. Let me know if you'd be interested in one! Each commission takes about 1 week to complete. #carlaerkdesign #bcartist #musingsbycarla #mapleridge #vancouver https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtQBGfhCYI/?igshid=9aowghkebjbo

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#workinprogress #digitalart #petportraits just hashing out some examples of the comission work I can offer in up to 8.5x11 matte or gloss prints for the holiday season! Keep in mind that this one isn't finished. Just need to touch up that snout and add some color 😘 #carlaerkdesign #bcartist #artistforcommission #musingsbycarla #mapleridge #vancouver #artistsofinsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CHork-bB7vF/?igshid=14tf1hco0xdrb

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Etsy listing available in my shop

Check out this item in my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/905295797/mountain-landscape-mixed-media-collage

Mountain Landscape Mixed Media Collage Art, Original Work, Not a Print, Fine Art Painting

This is the original artwork created by myself, Carla Erk. Using a mixed media of collage images, acrylic paint, and watercolor. Torn and sh

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2 - 2.5 inch #minicanvaspaintings #mountains #landscape #mixedmedia #acrylic #watercolor #tornpaper #collage now available for $20 plus shipping. Original work, not a print. #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoXHCbBGV1/?igshid=1x31hwlb9q0ih

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Sacrificed one mini canvas to trying something more abstract, but it didn't quite turn out the way I imagined so off to holiday gifts it goes! The other two though 🥰.. #sopretty #mixedmediaart #acrylic #watercolor #tornpaper #collage spraying on the #finish #bcartist #mapleridgeartist #mapleridge #vancouver #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #artistsofinsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CHnvSRPhG2t/?igshid=wp3dpqixdrnb

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All ready for some brush strokes, and little details. 🥰🎨🖌 #minicanvaspainting #workinprogress #mixedmediaart #acrylic #watercolor #tornpaper #collage #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla https://www.instagram.com/p/CHhH5Rch8Tv/?igshid=qt8afn8a86t0

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#creativechaos on my desk today! Using up the paper bits I had left over from the sockeye collage to work on some #minicanvaspainting #acrylic #watercolor #tornpaper #collage #mixedmediaart #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridgeartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgfTqvBv9A/?igshid=k0h3zmzc3i5f

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Auction starts November 9th! Come check out my submission of "Spawning Sockeye in the Rapids", and all the other amazing works that are donating portion of their proceeds to the 2021 campaigns of Pacific Wild. #wildauction2020 I'm very excited to be able to participate in this 🎨🖌..

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJM93phwxJ/?igshid=tepqxbra7lyi

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Got my new card in the mail today! Woot woot! If you're looking for someone to design the art for yours send me a message! I got room for a few commissions 👍 #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver #graphicdesign #businesscards https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3vUEUhS5s/?igshid=fnnb2iyc6gum

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All those #beautiful #acrylic colors on digitally edited images. Love hiding these subtle messages in my work. Getting ready to rip into my next #workinprogress 🥰🎨.. #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver #artistsofinsta #mixedmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0M3gKBect/?igshid=6nkh978vs1qv

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Just waiting for the protective coat to dry on the salmon piece, and then I can snap some photos for my submission! While that's sitting I'll be hard at work sketching out the second piece of a #canadian #grizzlybear 🐻.. Still deciding if I want him in a field or the riverside, but looking pretty fierce so far! #workinprogress #wildauction2020 #artistsforthegbr #pacificwild and #greatbearrainforest @friendsofpacificwild and @pacificwild Finished work will be available for auction through their website when ready 👌 #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver https://www.instagram.com/p/CGwFvd5h6uC/?igshid=1cnlell9kofia

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Got the collage bits all put in place, and that #salmon is looking amazing 🥰... can't wait to finish this, and submit to #wildauction2020 #artistsforthegbr #pacificwild and #greatbearrainforest @friendsofpacificwild and @pacificwild for their 2021 campaigns. Such a great cause! Finished work will be available for auction through their website posted in the comments when its ready 👌 #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver https://www.instagram.com/p/CGu0NzYBqt0/?igshid=vu58b6b0azqv

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After a good 6 hours of careful placement... #halfwaythere #wip #acrylic #mixedmedia #tornpaper #collage looking pretty good so far. I'll go in with some brush strokes to even out some spots once this layer is done. Think I might even do the salmon separately, and place it in on top. Still debating... #carlaerkdesign #musingsbycarla #bcartist #mapleridge #vancouver #artistsofinsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CGoIcPOhNJI/?igshid=15e3y9uhfgq7z