ideas – Amanda Milke

New Life and New ART

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 by Amanda, posted in 2018 Art, Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Artist, artist looking for gallery rep, Artist seeking representation, Artwork for sale, canada, canvas, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, commission, Craftsmanship, creative, Etsy Shop, exhibit, Exhibits, Faith, faith based art, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, God, God/Religion, Golden, Home Studio, ideas, In Progress creations, Inspiration, Life, medium exploration, Mixed Media Paintings, My Creations, paint, Painting index, Paintings, Series, spiritual gifts, support living artists, support the arts, Tree of Life, Uncategorized, Women in Business

I’ve been thinking about my 2019 exhibit(s) and the theme I keep having come to mind is a series of mixed media paintings based on scriptures that incorporates florals, botanicals and natural elements. There’s so many verses in the Bible that talk about life and growth using plant based analogies that I think it would make for a rich and vibrant series. I have a ton of ideas for paintings and art objects which I will share with you over the next few months. Til then, I’ll leave you with this work in progress flower that will soon be added to my Tree of Life painting.

floral

Home Parties!!!

October 30, 2014 by Amanda, posted in Art, art discussions, Art Events, Artist, canada, Christmas, commission, creative, Etsy Shop, events, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, Home Parties, Home Studio, ideas, Jewelry, Make & Take, Musical Instruments, Paintings, Virtual Party

The other thing that has been keeping me busy with limited blogging time has been this “Home Party” initiative that I’m rolling out!

I figured after setting up at so many venues and meeting so many wonderful customers it was time to bring the venue to them. So be it ever so humble or virtual Parties are now an option!

Hosts can earn free Jewelry and have it custom made & designed specifically for them.

Theme parties are also available.
Celebrating a Birthday (kids & adults), Girls Night, Wedding, Graduation, Christmas, etc. Get Jewelry designed to suit your special occasion.
Make & Take Party Packs are also available (must be booked 2-3 weeks in advance to allow for supplies on hand)

If you’re in cyberspace and want your friends worldwide to participate then you can host a virtual party, get a unique code for your party and shop online through my Etsy shop. Best of all you still earn all your Host rewards and your guests receive free shipping or some other discount for participating. Great way to get inexpensive or custom Gifts. *hint hint Christmas* 😉

Even cooler, make it an ART & Jewelry Party. Have a soirée, serve some appetisers, glass of wine and have a private Art viewing with your friends plus earn a discount towards a custom piece of Art.

The possibilities are endless.
Contact me to book today!

Just Create

May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by Amanda, posted in collage, female artist, Fort Saskatchewan, Home Studio, ideas, Inspiration, Life, Paintings, Social Commentary, Uncategorized

Live life creatively--collage — Live life creatively–collage

A little food for thought today

Quote from the Online Plein Air Magazine by artist Rusty Jones

“We all have to accept ourselves for who we are and not try to chase after some other approach to painting.

There’s a point at which we have to stop listening to the voices of our teachers, forget what we have seen in art books and exhibitions, and just paint intuitively.

We have to accept that our personal statement will emerge without making a concerted effort to find it.”