contemporary nature art and adventures
Erin Oostra is a contemporary artist known for her impressionistic paintings inspired by the mountains, valleys, and oceans she explores.
Erin is known for her love of nature, which influences her bold mountain landscapes, ocean-scapes, and abstracted paintings. With strong, fluid strokes, her works capture her awe and respect for the dangerous beauty of nature and its Creator.
– Custom Artwork
Looking to fill that empty wall but can’t quite find the right piece of art? Or how about the perfect gift for a loved one? No matter the occasion, it’s simple to work 1-on-1 with me to request and receive exactly what you’re looking for.
You can even take the custom experience to the next level by hiring her as a LIVE painter at your next event!
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
This print captures the sweeping view from the top of Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail, where the vast Kittitas Valley unfolds beneath an endless blue sky. Originally created in textured acrylic and mixed media, the artwork weaves together layers of whites and creams with a whisper of rose gold—mirroring the quiet beauty and stillness of the high desert. This print brings the essence of Central Washington into your space with calm, clarity, and grace.
“Landscape is the firstborn of creation. It was here long before we arrived, and it received us when we came. It is, therefore, a presence that carries great depth and wisdom.” — John O'Donohue
This modern volcano print is perfect for those who gravitate toward bold masculine wall art, black and white landscape posters, and minimalist, nature-inspired decor. As part of the Veins of the Earth series, it pairs powerfully with other PNW peaks like Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Baker, and Mt. Rainier. Display the full series together for a timeless and commanding tribute to the wild geology of the Pacific Northwest.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Bring the rugged power of the Pacific Northwest into your space with this bold black and white mountain art print by contemporary PNW artist Erin Oostra. Featuring the iconic silhouette of Mt. St. Helens, this piece blends expressive mixed media textures with high-contrast tones and oversized bold typography that gives the mountain name a commanding presence. Known for its dramatic 1980 eruption, Mt. St. Helens stands as a symbol of destruction, renewal, and the raw force of nature within the Cascade Range.
Perfect for modern spaces that embrace bold masculine wall art, black and white landscape posters, and nature-inspired decor. This striking volcano art print is part of the Veins of the Earth series—designed to transform office walls, mountain homes, or urban interiors into a tribute to the untamed beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Collect the full series to create a timeless wall display honoring Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and more.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Ideal for office walls, mountain homes, or urban spaces that crave a connection to the wild, Veins of the Earth turns iconic volcanoes into timeless statement pieces. Collect the full series to create a powerful wall display that honors the raw beauty of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and beyond.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Ideal for office walls, mountain homes, or urban spaces that crave a connection to the wild, Veins of the Earth turns iconic volcanoes into timeless statement pieces. Collect the full series to create a powerful wall display that honors the raw beauty of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and beyond.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Ideal for office walls, mountain homes, or urban spaces that crave a connection to the wild, Veins of the Earth turns iconic volcanoes into timeless statement pieces. Collect the full series to create a powerful wall display that honors the raw beauty of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and beyond.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Ideal for office walls, mountain homes, or urban spaces that crave a connection to the wild, Veins of the Earth turns iconic volcanoes into timeless statement pieces. Collect the full series to create a powerful wall display that honors the raw beauty of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and beyond.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Inspired by the quote from John O’Donohue:
"May your soul be as a landscape of silence and shadow where the mountains meet the sky."
Perfect for mountain lovers, nature enthusiasts, and collectors of black and white wall art, this impressionist mountain painting adds a grounding, serene touch to any modern home or cabin.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
From the shifting tides, Discovery Park emerges in hues of deep blue—a quiet sanctuary where water and land meet in contemplative embrace. Inspired by the words of John O'Donohue, this piece honors the space between arrival and becoming, inviting the viewer to pause at the threshold and listen to the silence that speaks.
“When you cease to fear your solitude, a new creativity awakens in you. Your forgotten or neglected inner voice will suddenly make itself heard.”
— John O’Donohue, Anam Cara
Museum-quality art print made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States, approximately 17 miles west of Port Angeles on U.S. Route 101, near the small community of Piedmont.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
Museum-quality art print inspired by Mount Rainier made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
Museum-quality art print of Tillamook Head based out of Seaside, Oregon along the Pacific coastline. This print is made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
Museum-quality art print made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also called the Drei Zinnen, are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. They are one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
Museum-quality art print made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
Museum-quality art prints made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to enhance any environment.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
This art print has a partly glossy, partly matte finish and it'll add a touch of simple mountain sophistication to any room.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
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Erin’s inspirational art book:
MOUNTAIN PROVERBS
Mountain Proverbs is an inspiring art book by Pacific Northwest artist Erin Oostra, celebrating the power, beauty, and peace of the world’s great mountain ranges through vivid paintings and timeless quotes. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and art enthusiasts, it invites readers to experience the spirit of adventure and the serenity of the mountains from home.
What customers are saying:
“The painting Erin created at our wedding was SO beautiful, we absolutely loved it! And our guests were amazed! Thank you very much, it was such a perfect day!
— Jess H. | Seattle, WA
“Working with Erin was amazing! She is incredibly communicative, thoughtful, and of course, a wonderfully talented artist. Erin created a beautiful piece for me as an anniversary gift, and my wife and I could not be happier with the results!”
— Matthew C. | Seattle, WA
Contact Erin.
If you are interested in event live painting, please read this FAQ page about my style and pricing before reaching out.
Erin Oostra | Artist + Gallery Owner
erin@nuwavegalley.co
Nuwave Gallery
115 W 3rd Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926
Tipsoo Lake, at an elevation of 5,298 feet above sea level, is an alpine lake within the Northern Cascade Range near the summit of Chinook Pass in Pierce County, Washington.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan