About Ericka Gray
Ericka Gray is an artist whose work channels the beauty of nature primarily through the fluidity of oil paints in an evocative, impressionist style. Living amidst the seaside and marshlands of New England, Ericka draws deeply from the landscapes surrounding her, blending them with the experiences of her world travels to craft pieces that resonate with the power and serenity of the natural world.
As a veteran storm chaser, Ericka's atmospheric art is intended to capture the drama of the skies, the swirling energy of storms, and the fleeting elegance of clouds. These elements are not only found in her paintings but often also shape her photography, revealing a profound connection between nature's ever changing character and artistic expression.
Ericka grew up in Pennsylvania where her artistic foundation is rooted in rigorous study: she trained in painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. After moving to Massachusetts in 1989, Ericka honed her photography skills at Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts, while continuing to learn privately with respected artists and photographers.
For Gray, art is more than a practice—it’s a way of reimagining the world. She often reflects on whether creativity lies in the ability to see beyond the obvious, pushing herself to find new ways to translate her vision into form. Whether she’s layering pigments on canvas or playing with light through a camera lens, the exploration of light, color, and mood remains her lifelong fascination, weaving together moments of calm and turbulence into compelling visual narratives.