Eren Craig
Studio Art, Concentration in Illustration
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Pine Plains, NY 12567
Biography
Eren Craig is a nonbinary Illustrator from Pine Plains, New York, a hamlet in northern Dutchess County. They attended Dutchess Community College and graduated with an Associates of Science degree in Visual Arts. Their foundations at this community college helped in getting a head start when beginning their attendance at SUNY Oswego. Through their time at SUNY Oswego, Eren reignited their love for printmaking.
After graduating, Eren intends on becoming a freelance illustrator and printmaker, though their generalist portfolio grants them a broader area for employment.
Artist Statement
Cliche as it is, I’ve been drawing ever since I picked up a pencil, but I never thought of making art a career due to the stigma surrounding art. Instead, I ended up pursuing general art in community college, leading into Illustration during my time here, on a whim. Through my art, I’m able to rediscover myself after years of being trapped in an identity crisis. I have a rediscovered love for the human body. I love bold and unapologetic colors, rich storytelling through one or a series of illustrations, and overall emptying my overactive imagination into my work.
I cannot stress enough to anyone to pursue your passions and prioritize your happiness above all else, or you’ll end up fucking miserable for your whole life.
