Author: Amanda

Amanda Milke is a mixed media artist who draws her inspiration from her life and faith. She has developed a distinct style of abstract perspective that creates strong bold compositions using a variety of materials along with bright colors and rich textures. She has exhibited her work around Alberta and has sold her paintings to collectors around the world. She is the President for the Society of Fort Saskatchewan Artists and teaches Art classes out of her home art studio.

Open Studio this weekend

by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Annual Open Studio & Sale, Annual Open Studio Show and Sale, Art, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Art Jewelry, Art Prints, Artist, Artwork for sale, Christian Art, events, exhibit, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, Home Studio, Mixed Media Minis, Mixed Media Paintings, Musical Instruments, support living artists, support the arts

Well it’s finally here! The weekend I’ve been excited and nervous about haha

This Saturday I invite you into my cozy home studio for some appetizers and a unique art shopping experience.

This is my creative space, a space that few people get to experience and I’m opening it up to share with you.

My art like my studio is bright and eclectic. We aren’t “fancy” people, we live a pretty low key humble life and you won’t find our house to be a show home, pristinely decorated. What you will find however is a cozy lived in space. I don’t say this to down play things I say this so that you’ll have a bit better idea of who we are and where my art evolves from.

I strive to create work that is honest and full of life and color made from moments that sparkle in the everyday using elements that are repurposed giving them a new life. My work is my expression of life and my reflection of the every day transforming moments that change the ordinary into something beautiful and extraordinary.

What I hope you’ll feel when you join us this weekend is something that we should all feel both at Christmas and year long and that is invited, welcomed and accepted.

I look forward to seeing you this Saturday.

Cheers!

Amanda

Prayers- a new series

by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, Artwork for sale, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Drawings, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God/Religion, ink, Mixed Media Minis, Mixed Media Paintings, Paintings, Prayer series

These mixed media pieces are part of a new series I’m calling “Prayers” 
Each piece is a prayer expressed in visual form. ❤
The repeating patterns are symbolic of a spiritual language/dialogue. Just as braille forms shapes and patterns to communicate, I too am feeling my way with brush and pen to speak.

Each mixed media painting in this series is created on 4″ x 5″ watercolor paper that is handmade in Montreal and then mounted on 6″ x 8″ black mat board ready to frame. Each piece is $20

Please contact me if you’d like to purchase any of the pieces below. This is an open series so more will be added on a regular basis.

Mark your Calendars- First Open Studio & Sale

by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Annual Open Studio & Sale, Art, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Art from the unknown 2019 exhibit, Artist, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Color Exploration, faith based art, Fort Saskatchewan, Home Studio, Mixed Media Paintings, Paintings, Uncategorized

I’m excited to announce my first annual Open Studio Show and sale.
Will you be my guest?
Come visit my cozy home studio, partake in some light refreshments and enjoy a day filled with art and conversation.
Saturday, Nov 30, 2019 drop in from 2 to 9 pm
I would love to have you and your friends attend!
This is a free wine and cheese reception held in my studio in Fort Saskatchewan, please RSVP so I know how many people to expect.
All artwork on display will be for sale.
Pre-show sales are welcome. Message me to reserve your favorite painting.
Please share this event with whoever you think may be interested in attending.

I’m also accepting donations to the food bank. If you’d like to bring a food item you’ll be entered into my draw for a $100 gift certificate💗

Get your RSVP tickets here:

Everyone is Welcome.
I look forward to seeing you all there, I’ve already started picking up some goodies 😊

Art from the unknown 2019

by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Art from the unknown 2019 exhibit, Art Submissions, artist looking for gallery rep, Artist seeking representation, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, Mixed Media Paintings, support living artists, support the arts

This morning I got the exciting news that I’ve been chosen as one of the artists for Rachel Notley’s 12th annual Art from the Unknown Art art exhibit in Edmonton. I’m very excited for this awesome opportunity ❤

It’s going to be a busy month since I also have a solo exhibit at the Fort Saskatchewan City hall art Nook at the start of October and now this at the end of the month but I love it. More opportunities to share my creative voice with others.

Keep checking back for more upcoming events and exhibits.