About the Artist

Ericka Lyn O'Rourke studied art outside of school continually from 7 years old and was recognized on a state level for her outstanding achievements in the arts by the time she was 15. She received her first national award, and consequential first corporate sale, at the age of 17. In 1990, she was awarded the distinguished NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education.

Ericka received her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Jersey. In 1994, Ericka began working in the corporate sector as a designer for Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing in New York City. After 5 years of working on-site in New York, Ericka decided to pursue her art and illustration freelance full time from her home studio in Allentown, New Jersey. She is an accomplished illustrator and has illustrated over 100 book covers.

Representation:
The Artful Deposit Gallery, Bordentown, NJ
Creative Genius Art Studio Medford, NJ
Off the Wall Craft Gallery, Allentown, NJ

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