A Little About Me: Amanda Craig

My name is Amanda Craig, and I am an emerging artist based in Bastrop, Texas, creating mixed media pieces under the name of Little Haven Art Studio.

My Inspiration

As a mixed media creative, texture is of primary importance to me. I find leaving layer after layer of paper, paints, recycled objects, graphite, inks, and more on a canvas or wood panel to be a therapeutic process. You leave everything behind you and the texture tells a story.

I am also a faith-centric artist. While I do not paint the traditional images that some may associate with Christianity, my inspiration for the images I paint is brought to life by viewing life through the lens of my faith. Knowing who I am–my faith in Jesus and the peace that gives me–influences my art.

I enjoy painting landscapes, portraits, and more, including art inspired by the Lost Pines in Bastrop. Maybe one day I will be able to settle on one thing, but so far, that hasn’t been the case.

My Artistic Journey

My creative journey started in 2017 or so with art journaling and acrylics, handbound journals, and eco-dying. Once I transitioned to canvas and wood panel substrates, I began experimenting with additional mediums, including watercolor, plaster, inks, pastels, a wider variety of acrylic mediums, and using handmade or unusual brushes or tools for creative expression. The more mediums I added to my artistic arsenal, the more I was unable to limit the variety of mediums in my work. In addition to more formal art, I also enjoy creating travel journals with watercolor and ink.

I am not a formally trained artist, and I prefer a direct and approachable perspective on art. I love to talk about art and the many ways to create texture in a painting.

Where You Can Find My Art

You can view my art at Lost Pines Art Center and Heritage Hall, both in Bastrop, Texas. I also participate as a vendor in various art festivals or events in the Bastrop area. The best way to locate my art is to either view my portfolio or to sign up for my newsletter. I send out announcements of my upcoming events via email; just scroll to the bottom of any page on my website to sign up.

To view my portfolio, there is a link in the menu above or you can click the button below.