Detroit based abstract expressionist, Amanda Koss, has been sharpening her skills as a painter for the past several years. Originally a graphic designer, Amanda has blended her art skills with her ten plus years of design experience, bringing a perfect marriage of her two passions. Amanda’s evolution into abstract expressionism allows her to create art from her soul which is influenced by her life and the world around her. She often collects found objects to paint with or incorporate into her works. Her artwork flaunts bold color, organic shapes, hidden secrets and sometimes even a little texture!Living in Macomb Twp., Amanda paints part time from her studio at the Russell Industrial Center while volunteering and raising a family. Amanda is the curator for a Michigan wide multi-artist traveling art exhibit. The exhibit, “Let’s Zoom: Self-Portraits of Our Artist Communities” launched in May 2021 and ends in September with four tours! It is composed of over 60 self-portraits inspired by living within the Covid-19 Pandemic. The exhibit has been featured in the Detroit News and Macomb Township Chronicle. Additionally, Amanda is the communications secretary for the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors which is the one of longest standing of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded in 1903.August 2021, Amanda was recognised by Umoja Fine Arts Gallery in Southfield, MI, as one of Detroit’s most up and coming artists!Living a fulfilling life full of art while helping the local artist community achieve success, Amanda hopes to keep creating art movements as well as her own works of art.

I developed my own business providing graphic design services for individuals and businesses nation wide. Services include but are not limited to, logo design, branding, digital illustration, advertisements, web development, photography, product design & packaging and animation. I have also donated my services to organizations and events such as local Breast Cancer Awareness Groups, Arts Beats and Eats, Motor City Pride, Cooper Street Cookies and Loyd A. Stage Nature Center.

Graphic design of custom Fathead products including: Fatheads, Bigheads, life-sized Stand Outs, Street Grips, and murals. Duties include creating photo editing, die-cutting and product development. I am Detroit's standee expert! Fast pace environment with quick response to revisions and other needs at a tight deadline.

Projects with TCG:- American Laser Skincare, Farmington Hills, Mi. Graphic DesignerDuties include designing marketing collateral to support the growth of clinics nationwide, being responsible for high-end photo editing of over $50,000 photo shoots andimplement rebranding into the companies print and digital medias. Contracted position through The Creative Group.

I provided graphic design for packaging, promotional pieces, informational brochures and advertising. I worked closely with a photographer assisting in photo shoots and a translator to provide efficiently designed pieces for three different countries world wide.

I provided graphic design services for Save On Everything's mobile application called Mobibo - www.mobibo.com. Shortly upon hire I was promoted to the Team Lead of the Mobibo team.I was also involved in the development of the Digital Team and start up of Save On Everything's two websites - www.saveoneverything.com & www.saveoncarsandtrucks.com. My role at Save On Everything entailed graphic and web design, HTML & CSS coding, social media development, data entry and training.

I designed website UI's for Clients and was involved in designing program UI. Duties also included providing design coaching on existing and future websites, logo design, custom graphics, photography, and branding.

I provided Client's with high-end print design.