Category: faith based art

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!

Poetry from the Wilderness

by Amanda, posted in Art, Artist, Bible, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Faith, faith based art, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, In Progress creations, In the Wilderness, Inspiration, Life, Mixed Media Paintings, poems, poems from the wilderness, Poetry, Series, support living artists, support the arts

Things have been quiet around here with all that’s been going on. I’m still working on healing from a ruptured disc and waiting for probable surgery which Covid has put a big delay on unfortunately drawing things out.

But I’m still creating and if you’ve been following me on facebook you would have noticed some poems emerging lately.

As some of you know I was an English major before I went full time artist and I’ve reached a time in my life that I would like to merge those two passions into one.

As such I am currently in the midst of writing a book of poems that will also showcase some of my mixed media watercolor art which I hope to self publish by the end of the year. Like my artwork these will be faith based in nature drawing on religious symbolism and allusions.

Here’s a peak at some of the one’s I’ve shared already.

I hope you liked these and will look forward to me sharing more as this season of words progresses.

Stay safe & stay healthy!

Cheers,

Amanda

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.