Biography

Eric J. White began early in his appreciation of art. He pursued picture-making through copying images from an abundant source of books and a large illustrated dictionary, as well as in classes with a variety of art teachers. Despite the early promise, Eric did not pursue a full-fledged curriculum in art until after studying at Haverford College (Philosophy major). In his senior year at Haverford, Eric became aware of an art school in Florence, Italy, called Charles Cecil Studios, through a former student of the Studios. Eric traveled to Florence to attend the school in 1994. Beginning with cast drawing and work from the nude in charcoal, Eric progressed until he was able to begin portraits and painting in a limited palette. Eric was selected as one of the scholarship student teachers for his second year at the school.

Upon returning to California in 1996, Eric volunteered some of his time with the California Art Club and studied briefly with its president, Peter Adams. Eric took up working for Morseburg Galleries in 1997 and broadened his knowledge of California and 19th-century art. Eric rededicated himself in 2007 to the pursuit of art from the figure model. His interest continues in the theory and practice of visual philosophy - revealing ideas with artistic visual images.