MEET THE STAFF:
It's me.
And Muddy Waters.
That's the staff!
ABOUT ME (AND A LITTLE HISTORY):
I’m a real person with a real passion for creating fun art!
I’ve managed to combine my love for animals (and robots) with my love of art…and here we are!
If I could squeeze every single animal, I sure would.
Sometimes I try.
You may know me for my custom pet portraits! I love doing them!
As of 2018, I'm taking a break from commissions for a few minutes while I focus on my new line of fun art prints and my new interest in the digital arts.
You can find both original and print versions of my art in bars, restaurants and group/gallery shows all around the Portland Metro Area!
I also sell on Etsy. Or directly. Follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram to stay posted.
I don’t have a fancy art degree.
But I DO have years of practice, a lot of dedication...and art that is made of pure joy.
This is my job and I put in the work!
My customers are my priority. Always.
So, how did I get here?
Well, I'm in my 40s. So there's that.
I spent my 20s and 30s maintaining a steady corporate job… but I wasn’t feeling good about it!
In 2012, with a little savings and a lot of faith, I took the leap and have committed to making my way as a working artist ever since.
I’ve managed to combine my love for animals (and robots) with my love of art…and here we are!
If I could squeeze every single animal, I sure would.
Sometimes I try.
You may know me for my custom pet portraits! I love doing them!
As of 2018, I'm taking a break from commissions for a few minutes while I focus on my new line of fun art prints and my new interest in the digital arts.
You can find both original and print versions of my art in bars, restaurants and group/gallery shows all around the Portland Metro Area!
I also sell on Etsy. Or directly. Follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram to stay posted.
I don’t have a fancy art degree.
But I DO have years of practice, a lot of dedication...and art that is made of pure joy.
This is my job and I put in the work!
My customers are my priority. Always.
So, how did I get here?
Well, I'm in my 40s. So there's that.
I spent my 20s and 30s maintaining a steady corporate job… but I wasn’t feeling good about it!
In 2012, with a little savings and a lot of faith, I took the leap and have committed to making my way as a working artist ever since.
RANDOM BITS:
- I RESPECT and encourage all forms/levels of creativity. I make art because art is FUN.
- I have no formal art school training. I think it’s important to say this! What used to make me feel less legitimate…now makes me feel like a champ, and I want to share that message. I’m not minimizing the impact of formal education…but experience (and practice!) DOES matter. In 2018 you can educate yourself! You can promote yourself! You can practice for FREE. You have access to everything. You can learn to do anything. You can!
- I was born and raised in Texas but I’ve lived in Portland, OR since 2006.
- I am so in love with the Pacific Northwest I can hardly take it.
- I love (love love!) rain. It's why I moved to Oregon. Really. I can't get enough!
- I have a great guy and we have a great dog. We love music and art. But we also love TV and the NBA and food and we’re not ashamed to admit it.
Email me if you want! amymclainart@gmail.com
You can also follow me on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram.
You can also follow me on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram.