
ABOUT
I create paintings that begin with a feeling rather than a plan — works that sit quietly between emotion and form, inviting you to slow down and sense what’s there.
My practice is guided by trust, curiosity and a quiet bravery — a willingness to not always know where things are heading. I work layer by layer, responding to what’s unfolding rather than forcing an outcome. I’m drawn to contrasts — softness and strength, light and shadow, structure and freedom — and to the quiet magic that happens when those opposites meet.
Having grown up in England and now living and working in Australia, the idea of home is something I return to often. Over time, home has felt less like a single place and more like a feeling — a sense of familiarity, comfort and belonging that lives within us. I think about how art lives in a space: how it settles into a room, how it’s noticed at different times of day, and how it becomes part of the rhythm of everyday life.
Flowers appear again and again in my paintings as symbols of women and the many stages we move through. They speak to resilience, individuality and the courage to keep blooming, even as we change. Much like life itself, my work reflects different seasons — bold moments, quieter pauses, and everything in between.
I’m interested in creating art that feels lived-in rather than perfect. Pieces that bring warmth to a space, invite pause, and reveal themselves slowly over time. My hope is that each work finds its way into a home where it can be felt, not just seen.
Based in Australia, I work from my studio creating original paintings and limited edition prints.

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How important is self-awareness in your artistic practice and why?
"Self-awareness is crucial to my artistic practice. My journey as an artist has been deeply intertwined with my path to self-discovery.
Creating from an authentic place means confronting myself in front of the canvas daily, which is often the greatest challenge.
For my work to hold meaning, I must draw from a place of genuine self-reflection.
As a woman raised to prioritise other' happiness and conform to societal expectations, painting has been a transformative outlet. Through art, I have found my voice and learned to break free from these ingrained 'rules'.
Painting isn't just a passion - It's my sanctuary. It's where I untangle the knots of life, where there's no hiding from the raw truth staring back at me from the canvas. On good days, I paint from a place of joy; on tough days, when emotions threaten to overwhelm, my studio becomes my refuge.
Amanda Ketterer
