As a child, I often found myself doodling, coloring, and reading the same picture books over and over again.  I carried my knack for creativity into adulthood and still have a passion for children’s stories and the infinite potential of the imagination.  My love of children’s literature comes through very strongly in my work with whimsy, fantasy, humor, and references to well-known and loved stories from childhood.  In fact, most of my influence comes from my favorite children’s authors and Illustrators such as Maurice Sendak, Charles Santore, and Lane Smith. I enjoy bringing stories to life for children as well as using the themes of childhood tales to evoke emotions in adults.  Though I mostly present fun, colorful images I sometimes delve into the darker themes that can be associated with things we often perceive as innocent on the surface.

I currently live in Wilmington, DE.  I work with freelance illustration and design a line of hand-painted and silk screened t-shirts and tote bags for my brand “Wild Taters.”  I’m also a working graphic designer for Wilmington University in New Castle, DE.

All artwork on this website is copyrighted by Erin O’Connor.  Thanks to .Mac for providing the design layout template.