Tabula Rasa Studio

Tabula Rasa Studio Artist Statement:
Over many years a very personal form of Animism has emerged in me as a strongly held belief.

Tabula Rasa Studio in Trinidad, CO is the private studio of printmaker, painter, and multi-faceted artist Amanda Palmer, where she creates her own original work across disciplines, focused on craftsmanship, exploration, and her distinct artistic voice. I feel the power of spirit in animals, plants, and the surrounding world… and understand a connection to all things through this shared and unique

spiritual essence. I find myself working to portray the soul of the creatures I witness – often with a sense of humor and appreciation for the distinct characteristics I see in each. It is important to me to imbue my work with humor, appreciation and love. Magritte said, “…what matters in art is to express charm... I live in a very disagreeable world, and my work is meant as a counter-offensive.” I have always been compelled to portray joy and wonder in my work. I feel a deep connection to my ancestral roots and my family and personal history. This connection is frequently reinforced to me through my interactions with the natural world, animals and birds. Those who have left me speak to me through the eyes of a raven and the calls of flying birds. My imagery is a storytelling ritual portraying the scene around me imbued with mythic meaning and humor. Deeply personal, my images are open to become everyone's story, a shared experience in love with the natural world, wonder and mystery. My imagery comes to me through my appreciation of the natural world, history and my own unique experiences. I am driven to create/recreate the things I see because they stir my spirit… I seek a glimpse into the souls of our world, past and present, through my wanderings and I hope to effectively portray them in my work. One of my goals is to express the flashes of wonder I experience in and from the natural world and human power sites such as ancient ruins – to convey the force of the wind, flora, fauna – and the underlying spirit that touches our hearts when we spend long hours in nature.­

As an expression of my love of the processes and transformative power of creating art I have enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge with young and old. Over the years I have trained myself to teach other artists and aim to inspire others to discover the creativity innate in themselves. I am a practicing artist who has expanded my art making beyond the studio into participatory engagement with different people in different settings. I lead young people and adults in creative experiences that deepen their understanding and engagement with the world around them and with their own creative fire.

05/04/2026
Open By Appointment! 719-859-0292719-859-2084
08/05/2025

Open By Appointment!
719-859-0292
719-859-2084

we are proudly selling copies of Randy E Welch's new book Trickster!!! come and get your copy! If you buy all three of h...
07/25/2025

we are proudly selling copies of Randy E Welch's new book Trickster!!! come and get your copy! If you buy all three of his publications pay only $40

we're open today and tomorrow 10am – 4pm for your art supply shopping pleasure!
07/25/2025

we're open today and tomorrow 10am – 4pm for your art supply shopping pleasure!

“If you start from the position that there is no right or wrong, no good or bad, and creativity is just free play with no rules, it’s easier to submerge yourself joyfully in the process of making things. We’re not playing to win, we’re playing to play. And ultimately, playing is fun…”
Rick Rubin - The Creative Act: A Way of Being, 2023.

Haidee-Jo Summers - Morning Light in the Studio, 2024.

We are open until 4pm!Open Friday & Saturday 10-4
07/24/2025

We are open until 4pm!
Open Friday & Saturday 10-4

Open Wed-Sat, 10-4 – AND BY APPOINTMENT, because we are almost always very close by... so if you suddenly require a tube...
07/21/2025

Open Wed-Sat, 10-4 – AND BY APPOINTMENT, because we are almost always very close by... so if you suddenly require a tube of Alizarin Crimson, a canvas, some cool paper, whatever! give a call or text 719-859-0292

Work in progress…
07/05/2025

Work in progress…

I’m creating artwork today as a subversive act. Anyone need anything for their art today, we’re open 10am-4pm!
07/04/2025

I’m creating artwork today as a subversive act. Anyone need anything for their art today, we’re open 10am-4pm!

we're OPEN Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm... (719) 859-0292
07/03/2025

we're OPEN Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm... (719) 859-0292

Address

1300 E Main Street
Trinidad, CO
81082

Telephone

(518) 534-2460

Website

http://www.wanderartist.com/

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