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I want my art to make you happy. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, I\u2019m Amanda Blaine \u2014 a Canadian painter and potter from St. Albert, Alberta. My art is a reflection of how my mind likes to wander. It\u2019s curious, colourful, and a little all over the place \u2014 in the best way (if I do say so myself). I\u2019m happiest when I\u2019m lost in the details, watching how each brushstroke and burst of colour builds into something bigger and full of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My painting style mixes modern impressionism with expressive colour and visible brushwork. It\u2019s a blend of realism and play that\u2019s meant to make you feel the unique personality of each subject and the joy behind each piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m especially drawn to animals. Whether it\u2019s a bear, wolf, or tiny field mouse, I love capturing their personalities with little sparks in their eyes, energy in their postures, and the quiet souls underneath it all. It\u2019s my way of celebrating the deep connection between humans and the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I\u2019m not painting, I\u2019m usually up to my elbows in clay. As a member of the St. Albert Potters Guild, I make both functional and decorative ceramics, experimenting with form, surface and texture. Pottery scratches a different creative itch \u2014 one that\u2019s all about touch and rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art is my calm in the chaos. It\u2019s my favourite place to land after a busy day in my communications day-job. Once I pick up a brush or sit at the wheel, everything else fades and the world feels right again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to bring a piece home or chat about a commission, I\u2019d love to hear from you. Send me a note through the contact form<\/a> or shoot me an email<\/a>. Please include the name of the available piece you’d like to discuss or a short summary of what you\u2019d like to explore and let\u2019s dream something up together.
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