Category: Drawings

Studio Tour June 15 & 16

by Amanda, posted in 2023 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Annual Open Studio & Sale, Annual Open Studio Show and Sale, Art, Art Classes, art discussions, Art Events, Art Jewelry, Art Prints, Artist, Artwork for sale, Block Prints, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, Color of Music, Drawings, faith based art, female artist, Fiber Art, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, Guitar, Home Studio, In Progress creations, Mixed Media Minis, Mixed Media Paintings, Musical Instruments, Paintings, Recycled Art, Studio Tour 2024, support the arts, watercolor, Women in Business

One of my favorite things to do as an artist is to invite people into my studio space and as luck would have it, Fort Saskatchewan is hosting their very first Artists Studio Tour coming up in June.

This is such an exciting opportunity to tour the local creative talent that Fort Saskatchewan has to offer. As the President for the Fort Saskatchewan Art Society I have spent several years on my soapbox promoting and shouting to passerby’s of the wonderful creativity that our community has to offer so I am very excited for this unique chance for the community to engage in the ARTS!

So without further delay here’s all the details you need to know to participate in this awesome weekend of creative splendor.

I’m a firm believer that art is best experienced in company. I have had so many wonderful conversations and met so many amazing people over the years who have taken a moment to just stop by and chat and get to know the whys and hows of my creative process and some have become students and life long friends.

This weekend gives you the opportunity to slow down, get out from behind a computer and engage in person with the artist. My studio will be open June 15th & 16th from 11am to 4pm for drop in visits. I know life can be busy so if these times don’t work for you I also offer private studio appointments which can be arranged simply by sending me a message via email at amandamilkeartist@gmail.com

Below you will find the map of all the participating artists. I encourage you not to miss out on the opportunity to support and engage with the Arts and Artists of Fort Saskatchewan.

As a Bonus I am offering some in studio specials and a promo on art classes that can only be taken advantage of in person. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

To give you an idea of what I will have available in studio to purchase I have a variety of mixed media paintings and art objects, needle felted art and gifts, artisan jewelry, watercolor paintings and posters, artists greeting cards, stained glass gifts as well as enrollment in art classes and private lessons.

I can’t wait to see you!

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.

Artistic excavation 

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Animal art, Art, Art Prints, art supplies, Block Print / Lino Cut, Block Prints, canada, creative, Drawings, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Home Studio, In Progress creations, ink, photos

As I was hunting through the studio over the weekend looking for something else, I came across my stash of block printing supplies and thought I was long overdue for a new run of prints. 

So I spent the weekend carving out some blocks. Here’s a look at the new pieces, I have a few more in the planning stages that I hope to carve out soon and then maybe this coming weekend I’ll have time to do a print run.


Thanks for checking things out.

Cheers,

Amanda 

New Series: Curvy

by Amanda, posted in Abstract, Art, Artist, canada, Drawings, female artist, For Sale, Paintings, photos, Series, watercolor

Well, I’ve started another new watercolor & Ink series.

This new series will consist of a watercolor painting background and a inked in woman.

I’m thinking I’ll call the series “Curvy”.

Each piece will be my standard 11″ x 15″ on cold press 140lb watercolor paper.

Here is the first one in the series: “Curvy #1”

Curvy 1

I have the backgrounds finished for two more and the women roughed out separately, so I’m hoping I’ll be able to get another one finished in the next day or so.

Stay tuned 🙂

Cheers,

Amanda