Maker Faire NW Arkansas 2024

Amy Rimmer Art

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An abstract mixed media artist creating works on paper and canvas.

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Amy Rimmer

Amy Rimmer’s first taste of art competition came at the age of 12. Her grandmother and parents convinced her to put her Andy Warhol inspired sunflower pastel drawing into the County Fair Art Show. She won a blue ribbon. Her love for art only grew stronger. After graduating high school, she attended Bethany College as an art major. During the first semester, her grandfather was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Amy’s passion was put to the side as she dedicated time to help care for her family. This heartbreaking time made Amy want to change career paths and transfer schools to obtain her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. After five years of working as a pediatric nurse, Amy started painting again. Her show “Joy” in the spring of 2017 was held in Connecticut for two months. She has also had local showings throughout Northwest Arkansas. She has been a vendor at several NWA markets; The Little Craft Show, Fifth Market, Sleet City Market, and The Maker Faire to name a few. Amy was a

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What Inspired You to Make This?

Everything can inspire me. From nature, emotions, experiences in life to color combinations I see or textiles. I love to build layers and explore texture with various mediums.