Tag: AMilke

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.

My NOA Cover Competition entry

by Amanda, posted in 2018 Art, 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, Art Events, Art Exhibit, Artist, Artwork for sale, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Color Exploration, Color of Music, creative, events, female artist, Fort Saskatchewan, Inspiration, Mixed Media Paintings, Musical Instruments, My Creations, NOA Night of Artists, Paintings, photos, support the arts, Uncategorized, Women in Business

I’m excited to be participating in the Night of Artists this year and part of the perks of joining in this fabulous event is their NOA magazine cover competition.

This year there are 49 wonderful artists participating in the competition.

I decided to submit “New Song” as my entry this year as I thought it embodied the NOA festival being both an instrument and an art piece. The competition is popularity based and the top 5 most liked artists will move on to the finals for a chance to grace the cover.

The votes are open to the public so if you’d be so kind to cast your vote for me and any others that catch your eye just click on the guitar image below and follow the link to the official page, press like on my guitar and then voila done. Voting ends on January 31st at 9pm Alberta time.

NOA magazine cover contest entry by Amanda Milke “New Song”

Thanks everyone for supporting my Art!

Have a fabulous night!

Cheers,

Amanda

“Immersion” coming 2019

by Amanda, posted in 2018 Art, 2019 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Art Exhibit, Artist, canada, canvas, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, exhibit, Exhibits, Faith, faith based art, female artist, Fort Saskatchewan, Gallery, God, God/Religion, Golden, Immersion, Inspiration, Life, Mixed Media Paintings, paint, Paintings, Reflections, Series, spiritual gifts, support living artists, support the arts, Uncategorized

I love creating art around a theme or concept and for 2019 that theme is “Immersion”.

I’ve been inspired by how prominent water is used as a symbol in the bible from the sea of Galilee to the many miracles that center around it and I wanted to create a body of art that encompasses that wet and wild imagery.

So, throughout 2019 my media feeds will be flooded with many water based paintings which hopefully will culminate into “Immersion” a gallery exhibit that will immerse you the viewer into this wet, wonderful world.

For now, here is a look at some past and present and in progress pieces to immerse your senses in.

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🌊💙

Amanda