Category: Art

New Abstract

by Amanda, posted in Abstract, acrylic, Art, Artist, canvas, creative, female artist, paint, Paintings, Uncategorized

Hello again,

I find Art shows are the best way to get the artistic blood flowing again and that seems to be what’s happened.

Sunday I felt the need to sit down, put on some music and do an abstract, so I did.

I aimed for a complete abstract in the style of “Unexplained” because I really do think there are times when art should be done “just because”.

So here it is:  Be-cause~ 13″ x 9.5″

I’m thinking this may turn into a 5 part series since I happen to have 5 of these sized canvases at my disposal.

So stay tuned

Cheers,

Amanda

Lino Cut/Block Printing Workshop

by Amanda, posted in Art, Block Prints

Hello again,

Since I’ve been so busy preparing and organizing for the Art exhibit, I neglected to mention that I took a Block Printing course last Sunday.

The class was taught by an instructor from SNAP (Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists) and was quite fun.

Needless to say I have already purchased/ordered the supplies and will be continuing on this new artistic avenue.

Here’s a look at what I worked on.

We were told to bring with us a 4×6 line drawing.

Since I was short on time for the above stated reasons I re-did “Embrace Me” one of my watercolor word art pieces that sold last year.

We were give a 4×6 block of speedy cut and a 4×6 block of wood mounted linoleum.

The speedy cut was just what it said quick and easy to cut through like butter where as the linoleum was quite a bit tougher though yielded just as nice and a bit crisper of a look.

This was the first print I did to see how my carving had turned out.

This one was done in the speedy cut material.

After touching it up a bit I did the following prints.

Next I tried my hand at the Lino with a slightly different twist on the previous carving.

Well that’s it for now. I’m hoping to find time tomorrow to post my latest abstract painting.

Stay tuned.

Cheers,

Amanda

A Sneak Peek at the Exhibit

by Amanda, posted in Abstract, acrylic, Art, exhibit, For Sale

Good Day Good Day, (Don’t mind me lol I’m tired)

I thought I would give those of you outside the province a sneak peek at my Art Exhibit.

The exhibit is hosted by the Alberta Lottery Fund Gallery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

If you’d like to stop in you can find all the information you need here.

Til then, here are a few set up pictures.

Cheers,

A

February Exhibit

by Amanda, posted in Art

Good Afternoon,

Just wanted to share with you the write up for my exhibit which I will be setting up tomorrow.

You’ll find my “Despair” painting  on the main page which will lead you to the following link.

Here’s an excerpt from the announcement:

News and Announcements

February Art Exhibit

February 01, 2010

Interpretations of Life

Bold Acrylics and Soft Watercolours by Amanda Milke

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, (February 1, 2010) – The February exhibit at the Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery will feature both bold acrylics and soft watercolours by Amanda Milke. Amanda Milke’s art is diverse and colourful.  For this exhibit, Amanda has chosen to show both sides of her painting: the bold acrylic and the soft watercolour.  Each can be seen as intensely personal as each serves as an expression of a moment in her life and captures her emotions at the time of creation…..continue reading here.