Erin Hunt was born in London Ontario, where her love of art started at a young age when her mother would take her art and craft classes on weekends. Erin specializes in abstract and landscape paintings, drawing inspiration from emotion, passion, and other art forms, such as photography and music. Her painting style is characterized by use of vibrant colours and play with texture.

Erin completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Sociology in 2012 at Western University, and went on to complete her post-degree diploma in Arts Management in 2013.