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
| LIVE PAINTING |
2025 "Off the Grid Campout", Apple Valley, CA (live painter + gallery artist)
2025 "Same Same But Different", Lake Perris, CA (live painter + gallery artist)
2023 "Same Same But Different", Lake Perris, CA (live painter + gallery artist)
2020 "Jungle Space Party in Place" on Twitch
2019 "Camp Trip Oasis 2019", Wander Forever Collective, Weldon, CA (live painter, gallery artist, and curator)
| CURATED SHOWS |
2022 "A Canvas of the Mind", Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
| HOSTED WORKSHOPS |
2025 "Mental Health Awareness Month Event", Community Art-Making, Leimert Park, CA
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