Spring Lake, New Jersey native Erin Rigney’s coastal modern art explores the atmospheric designs in shells and the unsung beauty that washes up upon our shores. Fascinated by the endless variations of patterns and abstractions in nature, Erin’s encaustic Shellscapes
Collection focuses on pieces of shells and their visual magic.
Encaustic is a centuries-old process of painting with a mixture of melted beeswax, damar resin, and pigment in a hot liquid state. It is a synthesis
of natural materials and elements and seems the perfect pairing for illuminating the art of Mother Nature.
When not wandering the water’s edge this beach girl can be found playing in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
of Colorado, near Aspen, with her husband and three children.
“I chose encaustic as the medium for my Shellscapes Collection
because its unpredictable outcomes of fusion and the various
sheens produced lend itself to capturing the inexplicable glory of
the art of Mother Nature. My hand guides the process and design,
but there is an uncontrollable aspect that emerges as the wax
cools, creating an ebb and flow dance between the medium and
myself. There is a divine hand directing the final piece that I trust
entirely. I am merely a conduit in bringing these creations to life.”
— Erin Rigney
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Erin Rigney (1969-) www.erinrigney.com | 970.948.3500 | erin@erinrigney.com
WORK
Owner/Artist
Artist of Life — 2018 - Present
Fine artist working primarily in encaustic as well as mixed medias.
Owner/Partner, Art Director
Rainy Day Designs — 1998 – Present: www.rainydaydesigns.org
Carbondale Chamber Business of the Year 2010
Rainy Day Designs is a nineteen-year-old creative design studio located in downtown Carbondale, specializing in brand identity, marketing and design. Known for their creative talent a Rainy Day piece
stands out from the crowd in presence and performance.
• Logo design, branding, collateral design, website design, advertising design
• Extensive experience in large figure fundraising campaign collateral development and implementation.
• Strategic marketing plans
• Advising business owners and non-profit directors on best practices for market presence, grassroots campaigns, fundraising campaigns, and increased sales.
• Consulting
• Office Admin: manage staff, HR programs, billings and bookkeeping, etc.
Assistant Art Director
Climbing Magazine
June 1996 – September 1998
Layout design, advertising design, marketing collateral design and photo color correction.
Snowboard Instructor
Aspen Skiing Company
November 1995 - April 1999
Level one certified Professional Ski/Snowboard Instructors of America.
Professional Experience:
Served on several boards over the years including
Roaring Fork Leadership
Board Chair 2010-11 & Board Member 2006-2012
Roaring Fork Leadership, originally known as Leadership Aspen, was founded in 1988 by a group of local citizens concerned about the need to strengthen relationships and skills among community leaders.
OTHER BOARDS/Committees/Volunteer Initiatives:
Valley View Hospital Foundation Community Relations, Co-Founder of Our Community of Schools, Carbondale Clay Center, Yes on 3E Campaign, “What do you think?” School visioning Campaign...
Education & Continuing Education
The Catholic University of America 1987-1991 Bachelor of Arts — Major: Painting, Minor: Philosophy
Colorado Mountain College 1994-95 Graphic Design Certificate
Roaring Fork Leadership 2004-05 Annual Leadership program
Mastering Performance 2006-07
Mastering Leadership 2009
Crucial Conversations 2012
Anthroposophy Foundation Studies 2016-17 B-School 2020-21
