Category: female artist

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!

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.

Behind the Paint brush

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 🖌❤