Tag: Bible

Block Print Bonanza 

by Amanda, posted in 2017 Artwork, Art, Art Prints, Art Videos, Artist, Block Print / Lino Cut, Block Prints, canada, Christian Art, Christian Artist, Christian Themes, CIVA, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, In Progress creations, ink, Inspiration, Life, Lion of Judah, photos, Uncategorized

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been working away on a new series of Block Prints inspired by themes and imagery in the Bible. I’ve been focusing primarily on animals and plants of significance. 

So far I have done the classic Lion and Lamb, Eden tree Pomegrantes, Soul Mates, Sparrow and a Honey Bee. 

Here’s a peak at these new blocks and two test print and reveals.

You can see lots more of these by following me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milke.amanda/

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I haven’t decided what to do next so it will be a surprise for both of us 😉

Once the print run is done I’ll be listing the prints for sale in my etsy shop and by direct message. What’s your favorite so far?

Cheers!

Amanda 

Be Still-12″x24″

by Amanda, posted in 2015 Artwork, Abstract, acrylic, Art, canada, canvas, Christian Art, Christian Themes, female artist, For Sale, Fort Saskatchewan, God, God/Religion, paint, Paintings, photos

Last night the creative muse was out in full force resulting in a very productive evening. I painted a few octopus pendants, made a lovely green jasper bracelet and painted a new piece.

Lots of things have been known to spark my inspiration as it goes for most artists, but for this piece I was thinking of the ocean, missing the Atlantic, I had just finished “Washed Away”   and had just sold “Industrial Wash” over the weekend.

So I started this piece knowing that I wanted to use a blue brown palette with the sea in mind and went from there.

I’ve called it “Be Still” as it reminds me of the story in the Gospels of Jesus calming the storm at sea.

So here it is complete with painted textured sides. It is painted on a 12″ x 24″ gallery style canvas. I’ll be listing it soon for sale so if anyone is interested in giving it a home message me 🙂

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Cheers,
Amanda

Sarah’s Prayer

by Amanda, posted in Abstract, acrylic, Art, art discussions, Artist, canada, female artist, For Sale, God/Religion, ideas, Paintings, photos, pregnancy art

I’ve been working on this piece for a few months now off and on.

The idea came to me and I instantly knew I had to paint it. This will be the largest canvas (asides from murals) that I’ve done.

It is 2ft high and 4ft long.

It is like a triptych but is painted on one canvas.

The inspiration came from the Biblical story of Sarah & Abraham.

For those of you who might be unfamiliar with the story please see Genesis 17.

The key elements that I wanted to express in this piece are:

the feeling of incompleteness or defectiveness from being barren,

the  longing desire to become pregnant

and 

the transformation and growth that occurs when you become pregnant.

All stages that Sarah might have experienced.

Sara's Prayer

The headless-ness  also adds a slightly whimsical quality (as it reminds me of those touristy photo stops where you stick your head through the hole to have your picture taken)

and adds a universal quality to it as every woman who has struggled with getting pregnant can relate to some degree.

As always, I’d love to hear your reflections/opinions on the piece, so please  feel free to comment.

Fujiwara no Sato

Cheers,

Amanda

Tormented Waves

by Amanda, posted in Abstract, Paintings, Uncategorized

Ever feel like you’re being tossed against the rocks of life? Cuz I have.

So here’s today’s abstract painting.

“Tormented Waves”

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