faith based art – Page 2

September exhibit

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Animal art, Art, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Artist, Artwork for sale, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, events, exhibit, Exhibits, faith based art, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, Mixed Media Minis, Mixed Media Paintings, Twilite Frames Art Exhibit 2019, Uncategorized

So I know as per the usual things have been quiet on here. I spent the summer quietly recharging with family and preparing to send my two littles off to school. Juggling family life with art career isn’t always the easiest but I love it and wouldn’t have it any other way. My girls have grown up having access to my studio allowing them to create and explore art by my side and it’s been wonderful. Now with a new school year starting and both of them learning all day it means this mamma has more time to create and what better way to kick off the season then with an Art exhibit.

I’m stepping outside of Fort Saskatchewan in September with my latest art exhibit at TwiLite Frames Gifts & Gallery at 5008 – 50 Street in Stony Plain, AB

The opening reception for this exhibit will be THIS Thursday starting at 6pm and I’d love it if YOU came out. I’ll have my latest art, some food and it’s sure to be a fun and relaxing evening. We can just kick back and chat and get to know each other. Won’t you join me?

Behind the Paint brush

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Artist, artist looking for gallery rep, Artist seeking representation, Artwork for sale, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Color Exploration, Craftsmanship, creative, Faith, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God, Inspiration, medium exploration, Mixed Media Minis, Mixed Media Paintings, My Creations, Paintings, Uncategorized

Behind the Brush

…it’s been awhile since I’ve said hello and introduced myself to all my new followers.
So here’s a little bit about me and my art.
I’m Amanda Milke, I live in Fort Saskatchewan just outside of Edmonton, Alberta Canada. I’m originally from #Moncton NB so I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the best of Canada it’s oceans and it’s mountains and they both have my heart.
I’m a self taught artist and have been painting and creating since 1995 probably earlier. Originally I focused on acrylic abstract/impressionist portraits and then gradually started exploring different mediums while we were living and teaching English in Japan.

Gradually over time, my style evolved into mixed media. I kept my love for acrylic’s bright bold colors and paired them with acrylic mediums and found elements for texture. My creative inspiration comes from my faith. I am a follower of Jesus, I like to say a practicing Christian because everyday is a work in progress.

I love using my mixed media elements with my faith theme because it reminds me that we aren’t one dimensional beings. Each and everyone of us is multifaceted and can be seen from different angles. I love using broken and found objects and recreating them into art because it reminds me of redemption. No matter how broken or lost we are we can be transformed into a work of art. And lastly I use bright colors and reflective rhinestones in my work to symbolize the joy, light and hope we have. Too often art focuses on the dark and hopelessness of life and I just want to spread some love, light and hope around with my paintbrush 🖌❤

Farewell NOA til next year!

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, art discussions, Art Events, Art Exhibit, artist looking for gallery rep, Artist seeking representation, Artwork for sale, canvas, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Color Exploration, Color of Music, Craftsmanship, creative, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, God, God/Religion, NOA Night of Artists, Paintings, SALE/CLEARANCE, spiritual gifts, support living artists, support the arts, Uncategorized

Well the weekend for the Night of Artists has come and gone for another year and it was a lovely experience.

Not only did I get a chance to sell and discuss art outside of the Fort, but I got to meet and chat with fellow creatives and start a few friendships.

Here are a few pictures of the weekend! If anything catches your eye shoot me a message to purchase. I offer free delivery of large pieces in the Edmonton and surrounding area.

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Breath of Heaven – NOA Art Auction

February 19, 2019 by Amanda, posted in 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, Art Auction, Art Submissions, Artist, Artwork for sale, canada, canvas, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, Faith, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, Inspiration, Life, Mixed Media Paintings, NOA Night of Artists, Paintings, Reflections, support living artists, support the arts, Uncategorized, Women in Business

Night of Artists is having their annual Art Auction and my submission this year is an

18″ x 24″ mixed media painting called “Breath of Heaven”.

Most of my paintings tend to be inspired by a Bible passage but the inspiration for this piece comes from several different verses that all spoke to me.

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth Psalm 33:6

In his hands is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4

You see my grandmother who I am very close with has by God’s grace survived through skin cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer and has now recently had more cancer found in her other lung. As I was thinking over the unfairness that is cancer and was petitioning God for healing for her I was given this image and message that even though the breath in her lungs may fail her body, the breath of God in her soul will never fail. The same breath that formed the Heavens and gave life and form to everything can also live within us and that alone is awe inspiring to me. So in this painting the “sky” breathes, as layers of cells/earth have life and breath radiating out of them.

If you’d like to own this one of kind mixed media painting you can place your bid online here: