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Amber Rayne Bliss

Born in Lancaster, CA.
Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.

| EDUCATION |

2023 M.A. (Summa Cum Laude) Marital & Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy, Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles, CA

2020 B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) Psychology, CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA

2015 A.A. in Art + Psychology, College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA

| AWARDS |

2023 Helen B. Landgarten Scholar Award

2023 Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Award


| CURATED SHOWS |

2022 "A Canvas of the Mind", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

| HOSTED WORKSHOPS |

2024 "Discovering Sankofa in Inglewood", Community Mural Design Session, Inglewood, CA

2024 "Affirmation Beads: Crafting Confidence", Same Same But Different, Lake Perris, CA

2023 "Touched by the Wind: Community Prayer Flags", Same Same But Different, Lake Perris, CA

2023 "Suite Plants", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

2022 "Eco-Art Workshop: Markers of Miracles", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

2019 "Mandalas & Mimosas", Harry Mayesh Afterhours, Los Angeles, CA

2019 "Acrylic Pouring", Tirebiter Brewery, Los Angeles, CA



| GROUP EXHIBITIONS |

2023 "Avenues of Awareness", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

2022 "A Canvas of the Mind", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

2021 "Rising Stars of LA 2021", The Hive Gallery Los Angeles, CA

2021 "Environmental Justice", Mar Vista Art Walk, Mar Vista, CA   (a Virtual Exhibit)

2019 "The Art of Life", Wander Forever Collective, Los Angeles, CA

2019 "Camp Trip Oasis 2019", Wander Forever Collective, Weldon, CA   (Live Art Painting & Curation)

2019 "Art & Music Showcase 2019", Wander Forever Collective, San Fernando, CA

2018 "Art & Lifestyle Event", Wander Forever Collective, Hollywood, CA

2018 "Sensory Safari", NoHo Art Walk, Hollywood, CA

| LIVE PAINTING |

2023 "Same Same But Different", Lake Perris, CA

2020 "Jungle Space Party in Place" on Twitch

2019 "Camp Trip Oasis 2019", Wander Forever Collective, Weldon, CA   (Live Art Painting + Curation)