Erin Meads

Erin Meads (b. 1986) was raised in Bountiful, Utah, USA. Her artwork is mainly figurative in nature, as she is inspired by Golden-Age illustration and nineteenth century American portraiture.

She has a BFA in Illustration from Brigham Young University and continued her studies at various schools across the United States.

Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the country and is housed by collectors widespread.

Drawing and painting from life is important to her. She believes the lessons learned from studying this way are invaluable in gaining understanding. She frequently teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Brigham Young University, and her gesture drawing book, “The Quick Pose” often serves as a supplemental text to her figure drawing class. She is currently working on building an online teaching platform. She is influenced by music, ballet, family, and her religious faith. She and her family live in Lehi, Utah.