Just a quick note to let you know “In the Black & White”has been added under the About page
and is a collection of various interviews, write ups and comments on me and my work
feel free to check it out.
Cheers,
Amanda
Tag: Art
New Page added
Just a quick note to let you know “In the Black & White”has been added under the About page
and is a collection of various interviews, write ups and comments on me and my work
feel free to check it out.
Cheers,
Amanda
Lino Cut/Block Printing Workshop
Hello again,
Since I’ve been so busy preparing and organizing for the Art exhibit, I neglected to mention that I took a Block Printing course last Sunday.
The class was taught by an instructor from SNAP (Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists) and was quite fun.
Needless to say I have already purchased/ordered the supplies and will be continuing on this new artistic avenue.
Here’s a look at what I worked on.
We were told to bring with us a 4×6 line drawing.
Since I was short on time for the above stated reasons I re-did “Embrace Me” one of my watercolor word art pieces that sold last year.
We were give a 4×6 block of speedy cut and a 4×6 block of wood mounted linoleum.
The speedy cut was just what it said quick and easy to cut through like butter where as the linoleum was quite a bit tougher though yielded just as nice and a bit crisper of a look.
This was the first print I did to see how my carving had turned out.
This one was done in the speedy cut material.
After touching it up a bit I did the following prints.
Next I tried my hand at the Lino with a slightly different twist on the previous carving.
Well that’s it for now. I’m hoping to find time tomorrow to post my latest abstract painting.
Stay tuned.
Cheers,
Amanda
Fashionable Project
Good Day,
Just thought I’d update so you wouldn’t think I fell off the planet, again.
As you can see I’ve been branching out a bit lately what with my new poetry site: poetryintransit@wordpress.com
and with my latest creations.
I was trying to think of ways to put out my artwork in a cheaper and more portable way and what I’ve come up with are bags and purses.
Great for almost anything.
I only have 2 styles completed so far (messenger style and tote bag) but more are definitely on the way.
Each bag is hand painted with stitching embellishments and assembled by me.
Guaranteed no two alike.
These two samples are simple abstract designs but almost any of my other artwork can be modified in a bag flaps.
A few other items are on the way soon.
These bags at the moment are made to order.
You pick the colors/design and I’ll do it up.
Message me if you’re interested.
Cheers and Stay Creative,
A
Amanda Milke 