About the Artist

Erin J. Martinelli is a Northern California artist who finds her inspiration in landscapes, seascapes, animals, and architecture creating brilliant acrylic, oil paintings, and etching prints.

Erin trained at the very early age of seven years old at The Casements in Ormond Beach, FL, the former winter home of John D. Rockefeller. She then later studied at the University of Cincinnati, (DAAP Program) College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. 

Erin lives in Northern California, with her husband, daughter, and three German Shepherds.

Erin’s work is popular in many private collections. Erin is currently represented by Archival Gallery, in Sacramento, CA.

Membership & Galleries

Artist Individual, El Dorado Art Association

Artist, Archival Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Artist Individual, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, Board President 2022-2024, Elk Grove, CA
Artist Individual, Lodi Community Arts Center, Lodi, CA
Artist Individual, Yolo Arts, Woodland, CA
Artist Individual, Placerville Arts Association, El Dorado, CA
The Kingsley Art Club, An Associate of the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA

Publications

American Kennel Club, “Rufus,” Family Dog Magazine, July/August, 2009. 10.

American Kennel Club, “Rufus,” Gazette Magazine, August, 2009. 10.

Katie Freeman, “Dog Portraits Preserve Cute Dog Expressions,” The Elk Grove Citizen, May 20, 2009. A11.

Matthew Malone, “The Virgin Mary and an explosion of color: Arts center showcases local abstract painter, student portraits of Mary,”  The Elk Grove Citizen, February 7, 2020.

Matthew Malone, “EG Fine Arts Center hosts annual competition,”  The Elk Grove Citizen, March 12, 2021.

Matthew Malone, “A fresh breath of Elk Grove,”  The Elk Grove Citizen, March 19, 2021.

Inside Land Park – Grid – Cover April 2021, Inside Sacramento, April 2021. 14.

Ardent for Life, Elk Grove Magazine, May/June 2021.

Morning Lazziness, 8 Influential Women In Handmade Industry, Started Small & Just Got Lucky
June 7, 2021, by Shruti Sood

Inside East Sacramento– Grid – February 2022, Inside Sacramento, February 2022. 62.

Inside Pocket- Grid – Cover August 2024, Inside Sacramento, August 2024.