“Frosty”: A Commemorative Watercolor

Frosty

“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

“For Life”, an original watercolor by Erin Burton, depicts two sandhill cranes dancing. The story within is one of love, life, and dancing.

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 […]

A Season of Commissioned Paintings

The Spirit of Love

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!

Westfalcon Farm Boutique: Our Inaugural Run

Westfalcon Farm recently completed its inaugural run in the Unique Boutique and Antiques Tour. A tour where occasional shops open their doors for a few weekends per year to sell their handmade creations and antique treasures. Westfalcon Farm opened up its barn and granary doors to offer for-sale items, and to open the farm history […]

“Aurora” – King of the Boreal Forest

bull moose in watercolor

Well, I did it – I added a little contemporary (and A LOT of color) to my realism painting. I have to admit, I had a hard time starting “Aurora” – King of the Boreal Forest, but the process turned out to be a lot of fun. I’ve been wanting to paint a Moose for […]

Grandpa: A Surprise Watercolor Painting

Last November we lost a special man in our lives. My husband’s grandfather, Norm, passed away just shy of his 91st birthday. It was a hard time as Norm has been a staple in our lives since I met my husband (23 year ago). But, for my husband, he has had a special relationship with […]

Snowy Egret: Watercolor

Introducing my first painting of the new year – “Snowy Egret”. I’ve been wanting to paint a snowy egret for a few months now, as I view them as one of the most regal-looking birds. My son actually spotted one of these birds in a nearby neighborhood fishing for a delicious pond snack. He noticed […]

Greeting Card Giveaway

Yes, you read it correctly! I’m hosting a greeting card giveaway right here on Unbound Roots. Last winter, my friend Angela, from You Are Awesome, suggested that I give away a pack of watercolor greeting cards. Angela has many great ideas (you need to check them out on her blog link above), so I thought […]