SyfteStudio

I'm Amelia Kanan, the artist behind Syfte Studio — an abstract painter and photographer based in Michigan (recently moved from Los Angeles). By day, I work as a marketing strategist and Emmy-nominated storyteller with over 15 years of experience in video production, advertising, journalism, and brand direction. My background in photojournalism trained me to notice the moment before it resolves into a story; that same instinct now shapes both my paintings and my photography.

My paintings are layered, intuitive, and built in acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media — compositions that start with structure and are then allowed to move, with color and gesture taking the lead. My photography focuses on nature, quiet, observational scenes: shoreline, farmland, and the colorful textures that bring the feeling of outdoors, inside.

Syfte means "aim, purpose, direction" in Swedish. It's the name for the place where my strategic training and my creative instinct meet. Every piece is intentional, even when the result looks loose or unplanned.

Each original painting and fine art print is created and shipped with care from my studio. If you have questions about a piece, sizing, or a custom commission, I'm always happy to talk before you buy.