Her world was oceans and wildflowers

Her world was oceans and wildflowersAmanda Blake received her BA in fine arts from the University of Oregon, studied watercolor in Siena, Italy and oil painting and print making at the Chautauqua Art Institute in New York. Her paintings use symbolism and the imagery of superstitions to explore the idea of fate and the search for meaning in the the world around us. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

shells and leaves

Makes the perfect stocking filler or small gift for a co-worker (or that person who has been waiting for Christmas to come since July)

Simply unscrew and fill with water

turning the often-overlooked environments into moments of contemplation

creator of the Instagram sensation Olivia Herrick Design

and an ice guide

Use as a single stem vase or simply cluster together and add an element of interest to your decor

featuring familiar dishes like eggplant parmigiana and polenta alongside personal recipes passed down through generations

and vivid colors

I’m finding that my plein air and studio work can (and must) exist in the same body of work

beautifully

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