Angie Thieszen currently lives in Millersburg, Indiana. She has come from a family line of artistic talents and minored in art at Bluffton College (now Bluffton University) in Bluffton, Ohio. She has been a hobby artist most of her life, but her wood stain art has taken her to a professional level. It is a medium that combines much of her creative environment growing up with the God-given talents she possesses.
Angie enjoys bringing realistic details to life by hand-drawing each piece on wood. She then stains each drawing with wood stain using q-tips and/or cloths on her fingertips. Finally each piece is clear-coated for protection and durability. The high contrast look of the black stain on the sepia tone of the natural wood creates a soft yet stunning statement piece ready to match any space. Angie has chosen to only create one-of-a-kind originals with no prints to increase the value of her work for each individual customer.
Angie's accolades continue to increase and include:
-3 Best in 2D Art awards in the Chicago area ('22-'23)
- 7 Outstanding Achievement awards awards in the Chicago area ('22-'23)
-Best in Show in Nappanee Friday Fest, Indiana (2022)
-1st Prize in Drawing in Colors of Community Art Show, Grand Rapids, MI (2022)
-Artist of the Month for Mar. '22 Pan-O-Ply Michiana publication
-Guest artist on two podcast programs (Backstage Pass with Matt Tommey and 1000 Words with Ronnie Das).
-Hoosier Women Artists 2022 Exhibition piece on display in the Secretary of State's Office in Indianapolis for the year.
-Artist for ArtPrize Contest artist, Grand Rapids, MI ('22, '23)
-Solo shows in both South Bend, IN and Grand Rapids, MI
- Daniel & Henry Excellence Award, Laumeier Art Fair, St. Louis, MO (2023)
When she is not working on art, Angie values living life to the fullest with her husband and their four children. She enjoys nature, deep conversations, animals, encouraging others and an occasion show about treasure or ghost hunting. She believes in being authentic and transparent to help others know they are not alone on this journey through life. It is all because of Jesus Christ she is where she is today...grateful for His grace and love.
