By the Resevoir by Amanda Bielby, Mixed Media on Canvas acrylic on linen and continued on to graduate

and continued on to graduate school in Dallas

I transitioned from brushes to pallet knives and this allowed me to create the texture that I've always wanted with my art

from unusual angles or an unexpected perspective

What I prioritize the most in my painting is the expression and the essence of what I want to convey

By the Resevoir by Amanda Bielby, Mixed Media on Canvas acrylic on linen and continued on to graduate12 x 16 Original Artwork Mixed Media on Canvas This piece is painted on a recycled bifold door. All edges are painted with the image wrapping around. The Idea of this piece comes from a camping fishing trip sitting in camp by the reservoir looking down through this grass at the water. Patterns and shapes are inspired by Montana's river rock, scenery, and woods. Bio: Some would say fooled at a young age by my athletic ability, a talent for fine detail,