orange – Amanda Milke

#6 of Life Simplified

September 11, 2008 by Amanda, posted in Abstract, Art, Artist, commission, For Sale, Life, Paintings, photos, Series, Uncategorized

#6 of Life Simplified series: “Embrace Me”

em·brace [ em bráyss ]

verb ~ definition:

1. transitive and intransitive verb hug somebody: to hug somebody in your arms affectionately

or passionately, or hug each other affectionately or passionately

2. transitive verb make use of something: to welcome and take advantage of something eagerly or willingly

3. transitive verb adopt something: to adopt or take up something, especially a belief or way of life

4. transitive verb comprise something: to include something as part of a whole

5. transitive verb surround something: to surround or enclose something ( literary ) ( often passive )

noun ~ definition:

warm hug: an affectionate or passionate hug

[14th century. < Old French embracer “take into your arms” < Latin bracchium “arm”] Continue reading “#6 of Life Simplified” →

#4 of Life Simplified

September 5, 2008 by Amanda, posted in Abstract, Art, Artist, commission, creative, For Sale, Life, Paintings, photos, Series, Uncategorized

I just finished it.

#4 of the Life Simplified series is now complete.

I’m thinking I may extend this series.

Like my husband so kindly pointed out, there are 12 sheets and I’ve only used 4 of them.

That, and I’m really enjoying working on them.

I’m hoping to do up another set either today or this weekend.

I’ll post them of course when they’re sketched out.

Anyway, here’s #4 “Cherish Me.” Continue reading “#4 of Life Simplified” →

#1 of Life Simplified

September 2, 2008 by Amanda, posted in Abstract, Art, Artist, canada, commission, creative, Drawings, For Sale, Life, Paintings, photos, Series, Uncategorized

*Gasp* I haven’t posted for a few days!

Hubby and I went away camping in Banff for the long weekend. Much needed R&R/alone time was had.

Although, as is standard with my luck, it rained and snowed. Yes, you did read that right.

Regardless of what you’ve heard, love alone won’t keep you warm at night. Well at least not in a tent, during said rain and snow without some good blankets and sleeping bags. Aside from the chilliness, it was quite enjoyable.

Anyway, the whole reason I was posting wasn’t to tell you about my weekend but to show you the first finished installment in the “Life Simplified” series. I was racking my brain over what to title each of the pieces and I realized that I’m doing a series called “Life Simplified” so I should focus on the basics. Since the series involves couples, the basics should be relational.

So what’s one of the major needs in a relationship? To make it easier for my female readership (who will instinctively say something more metaphysical) I’ll give you a hint. What would your man “honestly” answer? Yup, you guessed it. I’m starting the ball rolling with sex! Continue reading “#1 of Life Simplified” →