Born in Nova Scotia, Eric migrated to the US in his early twenties.  Always a sculptor, he mostly worked in wood until he discovered Yule marble and settled down in Redstone for more than 22 years.

In 1982 he met and married Sherry, who was able to somewhat tame Eric’s lifestyle and nurture his sculpting talent.  Together they purchased the former Catholic chapel, developing it into the Redstone Art Center.  They were responsible for the post 1980s resurgence of Redstone’s art community.

In 1997 Eric created his last Redstone piece, now at the south end of Redstone Park, in memory of beloved local fisherman and friend, Bob Morrison.  As a final good-bye to the village he loved, he fittingly titled it “The One that Got Away.”  Sherry and Eric moved to Oregon where they opened a gallery and Eric continued to sculpt.