​Hi, I’m Amy

That photo is me and my neighbour’s dog, Buddy. I take him out most days for a forest hike. This was the best shot of me I could find… so, yeah, I used it. He’s also the bestest buddy you could ask for.

I’m an artist—painter and photographer—who loves capturing the beauty of nature: birds, trees, sky, water… and finding zen in the chaos. I use photography to tell stories that can never be repeated. I paint to express what’s not always visible. I’m always exploring new ways to create art that evokes emotion and connection.

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Chasing Texture and Light

I’ve been working with photography for over 40 years. It started in a newspaper darkroom, where I learned how to bend the rules—and loved it. When someone said, “You can’t do that,” I did it anyway.

Now, in the digital darkroom, I use a process called texture layering: digitally blending multiple texture images (like stucco walls, clouds, tanned hides, or painted canvas) with a base photograph. I might use two layers—or twenty. These textures are like tubes of paint, helping me add atmosphere and depth while staying true to the original subject. I never add anything that wasn’t already there.

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From Camera to Canvas

Painting is a newer love, and just like my photography, it’s all about texture. I work in acrylic and oil—starting with acrylics to block in forms, then building layers with oils to bring richness and depth. My style leans toward semi-impressionism, with a dash of semi-abstract.

 

“Quiet elegance” and “still but alive”—that’s how others have described my work. I’ll take it.

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What’s With the Name?

“cute but stupid by amy baxter” is not about the work. It’s an old phrase I use to escape awkward moments—when my mouth gets ahead of my brain. I’m a self-proclaimed awkward smartass, but what I make? That’s something else entirely.

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