For Amy Crews it’s personal. Not always comfortable in the spotlight that sometimes shines her way, she is instead rewarded by the individuals who tell her they understand the message or are touched by the emotion in her paintin
gs. Often times it is scripture, found objects in nature, or a memory that inspire her. Amy’s medium of choice is oil. She creates depth by working in thin layers and has been praised for her skill with pure and vivid color. She also enjoys the challenge of working with a limited and more monochromatic palette. Whether it is in bold color or earth tones the result is the same: a contemporary realism that has been said to “elevate a common object to an elegant presentation”.
Amy works from her own photography or from still-life arrangements in her home studio. Originally from Atlanta, Amy now resides in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband Matt and their two children. Her work has been sold nationally in the pages of Southern Living At HOME, included in the 2006 HGTV Dream Home, and more recently honored with an honorable mention “People’s Choice” award in the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional exhibit.