Erin began her formal art studies in her home province, at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1995. Her early work there immediately caught the attention of her instructors, but shortly after returning from inspirational trips to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, she decided to move to the west coast of Canada. She transferred to Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1999, where she graduated three years later with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

While pursuing her degree, Erin focused primarily on sculptural projects which included works in welded metal, site-specific installations and light projections. Over time she incorporated various methods of printmaking into her work, such as etching and silkscreen. Digital design applications also became an integral part of her practice. An interest in fashion continues to influence her work. Currently Erin is working with fabric, combining silkscreen and batik to create funky, unique textiles which become clothing, handbags or framed original artworks.

A recurrent motif throughout her work are a series of simple drawings of emaciated figures called Dirty Bits. These prints and drawings are made into wall tiles, printed on clothing and can be found on many of her surface designs.