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Field and Sky

Amber Purdy. Based in Knoxville, TN, US.

  • 18 awards won
  • 192 comments made
  • 5836 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 1
  • editor pick 17

About Field and Sky

Amber Purdy creates collage and mixed media pieces that blend vintage materials, nature themes and scraps of ephemera into enigmatic, unique art pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia and stir the imagination.

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Meghan Lacey on Mar 02 2022
Meghan Lacey
  • Minted May 23, 2021

Thank you Field and Sky for your like of my painting "Seascape and Sky no. 2"! The encouragement means so much to me! Best wishes to you in the challenge! :)

Shiv Creativity on Aug 30 2020
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Amber, thank you so much for your like . I really appreciate your support. Good luck with the challenges. Regards Vijayeta

Lisa Travis on Aug 13 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on my entry, "Dark Floral", I appreciate the support. Your entries are so much fun! All the best, Lisa

Amelia Gluba on Apr 15 2020
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Hi Amber, Thank you for the likes on my submissions for the Minted Challenge. It is much appreciated. Your mystery planet pieces are lovely. Best in the challenge. Amelia

Carol C. Young on Oct 27 2019
Carol C. Young
  • Minted Mar 18, 2015

Thanks for the like in the art challenge! I appreciate it. Good luck to you!

Amelia Gluba on Oct 24 2019
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you so much for the like on my submission, it is so appreciated. Love your mixed media work. Best in the challenge. Amelia

Von Sides on Oct 24 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Amber, Your drawings and paintings are just beautiful! I am so pleased you like my "Primal Plants, three". All the best, Von

FRANI on Oct 23 2019
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Good morning Amber, thank you for appreciating my work. Wishing you the best. Nicole

Patricia Robitaille on Oct 23 2019
Patricia Robitaille
  • Minted Aug 7, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on my entry. I wish you luch. I really enjoy your eork

Jill Nobles on Oct 14 2019
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thank you for liking my image!! :)

Beth Murphy on Aug 28 2019
Beth Murphy
  • Minted Nov 17, 2015

Hi Amber! Thanks for your like on my 3 whales submission. I really appreciate your support! Your work is fabulous. Good luck and I wish you all the best! Beth

Kristiina Almy on Aug 26 2019
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Amber, Thank you for liking my submission, Playful Geometry. best wishes to you!

Amy Hall on Aug 26 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for all the likes!!!! I appreciate it. Best of luck, your work is lovely. Amy:-)

DSH Design on Aug 26 2019
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Amber, Thank you for taking notice of 'Daydream Meadow'. It's really appreciated! Best of luck to you. - Donna

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 14 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Amber for appreciating my work. Wishing you the best. Maud

Courtney Crane on Aug 13 2019
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Amber, thanks for the like. Your work is so organic! Really beautiful expressions. Best - Courtney

Sara Shashani on Dec 07 2018
Sara Shashani
  • Minted Apr 9, 2014

Hi Amber, thank you for showing your love and support on 'Pink Summer Haze.' It means so much! I love your designs. I too, have a graphic design background :) Keep up the great work!

amanda lawrence on Dec 02 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Amber - many thanks for your likes and support on my submissions - good luck on your lovely entries as well - best wishes - Amanda

Lucia Coppola on Nov 22 2018
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Many thanks for the like. Your work is beautiful, good luck in the challenge!

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Amber, Thank you so much for the like on my "Midnight Canyon" submission! You have such a lovely array of entries in the Challenge! Great colors and use of texture with geometric elements! Good Luck in all of the Challenges and Best Wishes Always! -Rebecca

Karrie Ross on Nov 19 2018
Karrie Ross
  • Minted Nov 7, 2018

Thank you for your like, it's appreciated. ~Karrie

Rega on Nov 18 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Amber,Thank you so much for the like for Mod Cactus :) I love your beautiful entries!Color palettes and textures are perfect <3 Good luck for the challenge :)

Amy Hall on Nov 18 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the like. I appreciate it. Your work is lovely. Best of luck.

Amelia Gluba on Nov 16 2018
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Hi Amber, Thank you so much for the like on my submission, it is much appreciated. Love the Smooth Stones it is so minimal. Best in the challenges.:)

Van Tsao on Nov 15 2018
Van Tsao
  • Minted Jan 18, 2015

Hi Amber, thanks for the like over some of my work. I like the playful arrangement on the symbol and geometry in your work, Good luck on the challenge!

Kelly Carter on Nov 15 2018
Kelly Carter
  • Minted Sep 7, 2018

Thanks for the like on "Night". Love your work!

Beth Murphy on Nov 15 2018
Beth Murphy
  • Minted Nov 17, 2015

Thanks for the like Amber! I think your work is fantastic! Good luck in this West Elm challenge.

Courtney Crane on Nov 13 2018
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Amber. Thank you for the like. You have such lovely work. Best! - Courtney

Lisa Travis on Nov 12 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Amber, thank you for the like on my WestElm entry, best of luck in the challenge-Lisa

Marie Hermansson on Oct 05 2018
Marie Hermansson
  • Minted Aug 8, 2012

Hello Amber! Thank you so much for the like on "crocodile smile". Best of luck in the competition, your artwork is really lovely! -Marie

Michele Norris on Sep 28 2018
Michele Norris
  • Minted Mar 12, 2018

Hi Amber, Thanks for the like on my "Red Flowers in Grey Vase" submission! Love your work! - All the best - Michele

Marsha Gray Carrington on Sep 28 2018
Marsha Gray Carrington
  • Minted May 1, 2015

Thanks for you "Like". I love your work. "Simply" beautiful!

Tracy Ann on Sep 24 2018
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

I love your design aesthetic.

Tracy Ann on Sep 24 2018
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

thank you, Amber! :)

AlisonJerry on Aug 28 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Amber! Thanks so much for the recent likes on my artwork for the Kids Mural Challenge. Very much appreciated! All the best to you, Alison

Rega on Aug 21 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Amber,Thank you so much for liking my Sweet Dream :) Your entries on this challenge are so lovely ! Wishing you the best of luck on your beautiful pieces :)

Amy Ngo on Aug 21 2018
Amy Ngo
  • Minted Oct 17, 2014

Thanks for the like! Love your submissions and best of luck!

Melissa Marquardt on Aug 16 2018
Melissa Marquardt
  • Minted Aug 1, 2015

Thank you for the LIKE on Cherished Amber!! Your work is Lovely!! Best of luck on your challenges!!

Lisa Travis on Mar 27 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on my GC entry "Look What You Did!" Your work is lovely, best wishes in the challenge-Lisa

Stephani Mrozinski on Dec 03 2017
Stephani Mrozinski
  • Minted Apr 20, 2016

Hi Amber! Thank you so much for the like on my submission in the Fabric Frenzy challenge. I love your work; best of luck in future challenges!

Avila Arts on Nov 30 2017
Avila Arts
  • Minted Jan 17, 2017

Hi! Thanks for the like on "Reflecting in Color". Your art is beautiful! Keep up the great work. - Kristin Vorbau

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 28 2017
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Amber, Thank you for the likes on some of my submissions from my Yosemite series! Best of luck on your entries too!

Jason Derck on Nov 28 2017
Jason Derck
  • Minted Apr 16, 2015

Thanks for liking "Hidden Lands" in the Large Format challenge. Best of luck!

Emese Horvath on Oct 23 2017
Emese Horvath
  • Minted Jul 6, 2017

Thanks a lot,Amber for your like on my Summer memories statement art submission! Have a great day!:)

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 13 2017
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Amber, thank you for your like on my Snow Dots fabric design! I appreciate your support.

frau brandt on Aug 11 2017
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you again. I really appreciate the like on "Pomegranate Pleasure".

Melissa Lee Shaw on Aug 10 2017
Melissa Lee Shaw
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017

Thank you for the like on my Fabric Frenzy design! Good luck! <3

AreekaDesigns on Aug 10 2017
AreekaDesigns
  • Minted Dec 15, 2012

Hi Amber, thank you very much for a like of my design. Good luck to your fabric challenge!

Chi Hey Lee on Aug 10 2017
Chi Hey Lee
  • Minted Dec 31, 2015

Hi Amber, thank you so much for your likes. You made my day! I love your paintings. They are gorgeous! Also love the cute patterns in soft colors :) Best of luck to you in the challenge!

Three Wings North on Aug 10 2017
Three Wings North
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

Thanks so much for liking my fabric submission! I appreciate the support.

Corinne Aelbers on Aug 10 2017
Corinne Aelbers
  • Minted Jan 1, 2016

Amber thanks for your like of one of my bird entries in the fabric challenge. - Corinne

Christine Sullivan Houlihan on Aug 10 2017
Christine Sullivan Houlihan
  • Minted Apr 10, 2015

Thanks so much for liking my fabric submission!! I love your submissions!! Best of luck to you :)

Shirley Lin Schneider on Aug 10 2017
Shirley Lin Schneider
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thank you for the likes, Amber! Your work is beautiful. Best of luck to you in the fabric challenge!

frau brandt on Aug 10 2017
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the likes on my pattern designs. Love your modern vase pieces! Good luck with the challenges.

Marsha Gray Carrington on Aug 05 2017
Marsha Gray Carrington
  • Minted May 1, 2015

Thanks for your "Like" Amber. Love Modern Vase #1 & 2. Great!

Vani K Sobralske on Jul 31 2017
Vani K Sobralske
  • Minted Jul 12, 2017

Thanks for liking Foxy, Amber! Means a lot. Love your style, btw.

Tracy Ann on Jul 30 2017
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

thank you, Amber. love viewing your sweet work.

Eric Ransom on Jul 30 2017
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Amber, thanks so much for the like! All the best to you!

Marie Hermansson on Jul 27 2017
Marie Hermansson
  • Minted Aug 8, 2012

Thanks so much for the like on my Flamingos! Love your art!

Emese Horvath on Jul 27 2017
Emese Horvath
  • Minted Jul 6, 2017

Many thanks Amber for your ike on Schrödinger's cat! Have a great day! :)

Corinne Aelbers on Jul 26 2017
Corinne Aelbers
  • Minted Jan 1, 2016

Amber also thanks for your likes of my watercolors too! - Corinnw

Corinne Aelbers on Jul 26 2017
Corinne Aelbers
  • Minted Jan 1, 2016

Amber, thanks for you like of one of my sketches in the pottery barn challenge. Best of luck with all you entries in the challenges this year. - Corinne

Rega on Jul 26 2017
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Amber ,Thank you so much for the like on Flamingo Portrait :) So much apreciate it :) I love your cute ideas on Forest Critter.Wishing you all the best on your adorable works !

Three Wings North on Jul 25 2017
Three Wings North
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

Thanks so much for the "ziggity" like! I appreciate the support!

Janet Cruz on Jul 21 2017
Janet Cruz
  • Minted Jul 10, 2017

Hi Amber! Thanks for the like on "Aldavinur" 's portrait! I so appreciate! love your work. Best of luck here!!!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 21 2017
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Amber, thanks so much for your likes on my polar bear design and my butterfly ballet design! I appreciate your support. Best of luck in the challenges.

Lisa Travis on May 12 2017
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on my greeting card entry "Watercolor Birthday Dots", very much appreciated!

Shannon on Feb 27 2017
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Hey there Amber, just wanted to say thanks for the like on my sip and see entry! Whew …struggled with a few of my designs this time, but I think I've sorted out the kinks – the encouragement was very much needed this time around :) Nice job with your entries – your "welcome to the world" could make an awesome letterpress or foil design as well!

Dawn Jasper on Feb 24 2017
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

You're very welcome! Always happy to help! And hopefully next time I'll have more than one adjective for your work lol. Love your style! Best of luck in the challenge.

Faith Dorn on Feb 23 2017
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you so much for the like, Amber! Your "welcome to the world" is one of my favorites..:) Also, your watercolors are amazing..love them! All the best to you in the challenges!

Bethania Lima on Feb 14 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi again Amber. Thank you for the asitional like, this time on "Layers of blues". Best of luck on this challenge too!

Hannah Lowe Corman on Feb 08 2017
Hannah Lowe Corman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Amber, Thanks for liking my submissions to the West Elm challenge! Your watercolors (I think they're watercolors) are lovely! All my best, Hannah

Courtney Crane on Feb 07 2017
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Amber, Thank you for the like on Verdant. You have many beautiful entries in the MWE challenge. Best of luck! - Courtney

Staci Gannaway on Feb 07 2017
Staci Gannaway
  • Minted Dec 7, 2014

Amber, Thank you for the like on my painting "Rushing Water." Your work is very delicate and beautiful. Best of luck to you.

Amber Barkley on Feb 02 2017
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

My pleasure, Amber. Best of luck to you in the challenge! :)

Angela Thompson on Feb 02 2017
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thank you for your nice message Amber, you have some beautiful entries in the challenge! I love your modern vases and landscape paintings.

Sadie Holden on Feb 02 2017
Sadie Holden
  • Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Amber, thank you for your likes and kind comment. Your work is beautiful! Best to you in the challenge.

Christi Parks on Feb 01 2017
Christi Parks
  • Minted Nov 30, 2015

Thank you so much for liking my painting Currents. I love your landscapes!

Bethania Lima on Jan 29 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Amber. Thank you for liking some of my submissions to Minted x West Elm Challenge. Good luck with your lovely entries to this challenge too! I am an old fan of the vase of flowers theme and loved your interpretation of it!

Hannah Lowe Corman on Jan 27 2017
Hannah Lowe Corman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Amber! Thank you so much for liking my painting, "Stormy Evening" ~ you are so sweet! "Marshy Cove" is beautiful and I love your cute cockatoo!

Gail Schechter on Jan 26 2017
Gail Schechter
  • Minted May 13, 2011

I love your watercolors! Thanks forth LIKE! Much appreciated!

Melanie Kosuge on Sep 13 2016
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

Thank you for the sweet words, Amber! So nice :) I really love your Save the Date entries, and I'm wishing you lots of luck in the challenges!

Elephont Designs on Sep 13 2016
Elephont Designs
  • Minted Aug 27, 2016

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on the save-the-date design challenge. This is my very first entry- and your support is greatly appreciated!

Playground Prints on Sep 08 2016
Playground Prints
  • Minted Nov 9, 2015

Hi Amber! Thanks for the like! :D

jeanne smith on Sep 08 2016
jeanne smith
  • Minted Nov 11, 2012

...thanks you so much for the like on my "i will" entry amber......good luck to you on the design challenges.....:)

Justine Elliott on Sep 06 2016
Justine Elliott
  • Minted Apr 28, 2016

Hi Amber! Thanks for your note :D. I like all your submissions to 'Save the Date' but especially love 'Oh Yes!' – it's so different than anything else, and captured my eye straight away. Best of luck (although I don't think you'll need it).

Cannelle on Aug 10 2016
Cannelle
  • Minted Feb 13, 2016

Hi Amber, thank you so much for the like on my work "Water Palette" Best of luck to you in the challenge! Very beautiful watercolor and paintings :)

Kristiina Almy on Aug 09 2016
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Thanks for the like, Amber!

Alexandra Feo on Aug 01 2016
Alexandra Feo
  • Minted Apr 20, 2015

Thank you so much, Amber for your words to my work I love your paintings mystical air. Best of luck with the challenge.

Amelia Gluba on Jul 27 2016
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you, Amber, for the like on my submission. Your work is so serene and contemplative. Best of luck in the challenge.

Amber Barkley on Jul 26 2016
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

My pleasure, Amber! Your paintings are gorgeous! Best of luck to you in the art challenge! :)

Amy Hall on Jul 23 2016
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the likes! You have some great pieces. I especially like Marshy Cove. Best of luck:-)

Christy Sheehan on Jul 23 2016
Christy Sheehan
  • Minted Jan 31, 2016

Thank you, Amber for your like on my "Seascape!" I love your work! Best of luck to you! :)

Shannon on Jul 23 2016
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Hi Amber, thanks so much for the like on "Above the Larches" :) I think your water color entries in this last challenge are absolutely gorgeous – best of luck, and I hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Pooja Pittie on Jul 22 2016
Pooja Pittie
  • Minted Jul 8, 2015

Hi Amber, thanks for the like! Marshy Cove is my favorite from all your wonderful submissions. What a lovely shade of pink!

Esther Lane on Jul 17 2016
Esther Lane
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thanks for the like on "At Home" Good luck with your work.

Courtney Crane on Jul 14 2016
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Thanks again, Amber! Love your pastel palette!

Courtney Crane on Jul 11 2016
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on Wild Pacific! Good luck on your entries!

Kristiina Almy on Jul 08 2016
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Thanks for the likes, Amber!!!

Jackie Crawford on Jul 08 2016
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Amber, thank you for the like on my Mr.Crab entry. I love your watercolor greeting for this challenge-- so bright and cheery! Best of luck and take care!