Amy's mission as an artist is to create art that evokes joy. She believes that art should be fun and playful and remind us of the fearless creativity we all experienced in our youth. She creates her art using a simple formula of vibrant colors, graphic patterns, and organic shapes. Her love of simple forms and how they can build imaginary worlds comes through in her dreamed up botanicals and abstract compositions. For Amy art is play, constant experimentation, and an unending curiosity that she wants to share with the viewer.
Background
Amy was born in Columbus, Ohio where she resides with her husband, four kids and dogs. She graduated from Ohio Dominican College after studying English and Visual Communications while playing softball. She worked briefly for a local design and promotions company, but returned to school to obtain her teachings license. Amy taught elementary art for five years in the Columbus City Schools, but left teaching to stay home with her kids. Once her kids were in school Amy created The Makist to share her love of making art.