A World of Imagination, Wonder & Art Beyond the Ordinary

Erica Friedman DiPaolo is a self-taught mixed media artist with over 40 years of experience creating imaginative works through collage and assemblage. Drawing on vintage imagery, ephemera, found objects, and unexpected combinations, she transforms familiar elements into one-of-a-kind works of art.

A collage of various objects and images arranged to form a woman's face, including a vintage television, a globe, a butterfly, a bee, a dice, a light bulb, a castle silhouette, a mask, a woman in traditional attire, jewelry, and artwork elements.

Vintage glamour, curious creatures, forgotten treasures and a little bit of magic.

Erica DiPaolo creates original mixed-media artwork and illustration inspired by the beauty of the unexpected — bringing together imagery, texture and found elements to create work that feels both familiar and entirely its own.

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Colorful illustration of a woman in a long, flowing dress with purple, blue, and rainbow hues, standing in front of a background with hanging jewelry and accessories, and two dogs at her feet, one on each side.
Collage of cut-out paper and toy figures, including a woman in a dress, a man in a suit with a hot air balloon, a leopard, a tiger, and a giraffe, all on a black and white checkered floor.
Collage of illustrated vintage curtains and a woman dressed in a colorful, vintage-inspired outfit standing on a patterned rug.
A colorful illustration of a woman with red hair, dressed in a multicolored skirt and blue top, standing next to a gold ornate picture frame with a doll inside, against a textured background with a fireplace mantel decorated with objects such as a vintage car model, books, plants, and a small lamp.

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The Artist

Erica DiPaolo is a self-taught artist whose creative journey spans more than 40 years. Throughout her career, she has explored an ever-evolving range of materials and techniques, developing a style that is distinctly her own.

Her work is driven by curiosity and a fascination with the stories objects can tell. She often begins with something unexpected — a vintage image, an abandoned object, an unusual texture — and follows the possibilities wherever they lead. The result is artwork that invites a closer look, rewards discovery, and doesn't fit neatly into any one category.

Her work has been carried by retailers internationally, and she continues to create original pieces while exploring new opportunities for art licensing.

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Art for Your Next Story

A colorful fairy figure with large butterfly wings, a purple top, and a flower in her curly blonde hair, surrounded by watercolor flowers and greenery.

Distinctive original artwork available for licensing across gift, stationery, publishing and lifestyle products.

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A collage featuring a fairy with brown curly hair adorned with pink flowers, blue butterfly wings with black and white borders, a lace dress, and surrounded by purple flowers. The background is pastel blue.

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