Eric and Ingrid were collaborators in life, art, and laughter for 28 years.
Please enjoy this archive of some of Eric's artwork.
Eric's obituary
Eric L. Porter (1969 - 2021) Archive of Selected Artwork
2018 - 2019 "Moonlight Insight" series
An object is bathed in moonlight - the resulting shadow reveals the deeper story. “These images came to me after several weeks of pondering various facets of Loss. Examining an issue by quiet, inquisitive moonlight (real and metaphorical) led to surprising insights about the truer nature of the issue.”
"Facets" chalk and pencil on paper
Review the episode repeatedly from many, many angles. Assorted emotions flutter around - so many facets to every episode.
"Betrayal" chalk and pencil on paper
Reviewing a relationship, I see that one of the parties was not fully present or committed to the matter, leaving me agonized. 
"Broken Vase" chalk and pencil on paper
The beauty and joy of a vase of fresh flowers disappears when it is destroyed - leaving a profound sense of loss.
"Guiding Star" chalk and pencil on paper
Navigating by the true and guiding star, but when the vessel's mast breaks and darkness looms, the abrupt stop is devastating.
2016 - 2018 "Family Trees" series
Acrobats" ink washes and pastel chalk on brown paper
What are the acrobatics required for the offspring to travel between divorced parents? One child prefers the custodial parent, another child prefers the weekend parent, and a third child gets lost in the shuffle.
"Oversized Branch - negative" ink washes and pastel chalk on brown paper
One family member requires more energy than the others - how do this affect other family members?
"Oversized Branch - positive" ink washes and pastel chalk on brown paper
A family member is highly successful - top of her field, or alpha dog in his arena - how do the other family members react actor?
"Separate Paths" ink washes and pastel chalk on brown paper
Family members individually choose to pursue different paths, which results in a collective decision - reaching toward other families and disregarding their own.
"Divorce Aftermath" graphite, crayon, and chalk on paper
A family (tree) has been torn in half after a divorce. Swirling winds and storm clouds illustrate the chaos that engulfs the remaining family. One child searches for the absent parent. Another child keeps an eye on the parent still at home, who struggles to stay upright and keep hold of the family.
Awards
Tax-Free Pimps" mixed media, Director’s Award - ¡Magnifico! Art of Albuquerque (1994)
finalist - National Endowment for the Arts/Andy Warhol Foundation (1995)
Selected Exhibitions
Moonlight Insights, Art Gym Denver (2019, solo exhibit)
Made 2, Art Gym Denver (2016)
Install: Story, Art @ the Feed & Grain, Loveland CO (2013)
Freedom of Speech show, Denver CO (2006)
North American Sculpture Exhibit, Foothills Art Center, Golden CO (2000)
No BIAS Gallery, North Bennington VT (1998)
Gendericities, Spark Gallery, Denver, CO (1998, solo exhibit)
6th Annual National Juried Exhibit, 1708 Gallery, Richmond VA (1996)
Northwest Noir, Vox Populi Gallery, Seattle WA (1995)