Category: Christian Themes

Snowy Good Friday…a reflection 

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Art, Artist, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, creative, death, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, Inspiration, Life, My Creations, photos, Social Commentary, Uncategorized

People ask me all the time where my inspiration comes from and it can be the simplest thing…today on this Good Friday it was the snow. 


I was reminded that Jesus died for my sins on a cross in a most cruel manner spilling his blood, giving his life for me. Let me tell you most sincerely that “I” didn’t deserve it and honestly there’s been times in my life that I didn’t want it. I didn’t want the son of God’s blood on my hands. I didn’t want to be the source of his suffering. But most of all I didn’t want to let HIM down again by screwing up. 

But here’s the thing. Jesus didn’t stay dead. It wasn’t in vain. It wasn’t death and that’s it. He conquered death, He washed sin away so that I could know Him, have a relationship with Him, walk my life with Him. You can’t do that with a dead man only one that’s truly Alive. God knows that I’m not perfect, He knows that the whole “Free Will” thing will still get me into trouble. But my mistakes aren’t the end. He gave up His life for me out of love not to abandon me when I screw up next, but to help show me a better way. This overwhelming Love and True Forgiveness is what makes me so Thankful that He remembered ME. While he hung there dying in pain on that cross WE were in His thoughts, in His heart. WE were why He died and I thank Him for it. 

In a world where true unconditional love seems like a fairy tale it’s hard to accept, but my life is testimony that it exists. He took my brokeness like these stain glass pieces and He put me back together, He washed my sins white as snow and made ME a new creation, a wonderful made piece of Art that Hopefully like light through glass will reflect His Love to others and for that reason I will gladly and humbly accept His Blood on my Hands ❤

Happy Easter

Block Print Bonanza 

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Art, Art Prints, Art Videos, Artist, Block Print / Lino Cut, Block Prints, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, In Progress creations, ink, Inspiration, Life, Lion of Judah, photos, Uncategorized

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been working away on a new series of Block Prints inspired by themes and imagery in the Bible. I’ve been focusing primarily on animals and plants of significance. 

So far I have done the classic Lion and Lamb, Eden tree Pomegrantes, Soul Mates, Sparrow and a Honey Bee. 

Here’s a peak at these new blocks and two test print and reveals.

You can see lots more of these by following me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milke.amanda/

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I haven’t decided what to do next so it will be a surprise for both of us 😉

Once the print run is done I’ll be listing the prints for sale in my etsy shop and by direct message. What’s your favorite so far?

Cheers!

Amanda 

The Tree of Knowledge-the story behind this artistic creation

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Artist, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, creative, Fort Saskatchewan, God/Religion, Mixed Media Paintings, photos, Uncategorized

As promised here is a look into my “The Tree of Knowledge of good and evil” or as I’ve called it  “עֵץ הַדַּעַת טוֹב וָרָע”  -(Etz ha-da’at tov va-ra) Which is the Hebrew equivalent.

Not surprising this religious themed piece is inspired by the Judeo-Christian account of the Tree of Knowledge as found in Genesis in the Bible. 

I was also inspired by the Exodus account of the twelve tribes and use of semi precious stones used in the Temple as well as the blue Pomegranates along the high priests robes as described in Exodus. 

I wanted the piece to be rich of symbolism and the dichomety of good and evil thus the stark contrast between light and dark in the split composition of the tree with the serpent being the dividing factor.

So I incorporated rows of seed beads,  1000+ rhinestones for their reflective qualities and a wide assortment of semi precious stones. The list of which I will update later (once I find my list haha)

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More details to come but here is the slideshow.

90 second lime light- Art in the community of Fort Saskatchewan 

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Art Videos, Artist, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, female artist, Fort Saskatchewan, Life, Mixed Media Paintings, My Creations, photos, Social Commentary

A while back I got a random call one afternoon from Diane Yanch, the Culture & Historic Precinct Supervisor of the city telling me that Shaw was going to be doing a piece on our city, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and asked if I’d mind being interviewed to discuss Art and community.

At the time I remember thinking “sure no prob” I’ve been interviewed on radio and in print before…no biggie…it wasn’t until I told my husband that it dawned on me Shaw is a TV station Haha.

Needless to say being a newbie to TV I had a few butterflies floating about but I made out ok. I loaded up 3 paintings for  my background including my latest Tree of Knowledge piece that I discussed last post, Despair an Acrylic 24″ x 36″ painting and a untitled poured abstract 2′ x 4′ and made my way down to set up.

Once we figured out how to attach a mic to a shrug and conceal wires we were golden. Though not shown I did start off the interview joking that “I paint so I don’t have to talk much” lol with much chopping and cropping later below is my 90 second contribution to this piece on Art in the community.

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=333-lk70Gyg

Thanks for watching! And stay tuned for more art and posts (as time and memory permit) 🎨