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Studio Blog
🌿 Studio Notes from Amanda Ketterer Studio
A peek behind the brushstrokes—where I share what’s inspiring me, little moments from the studio, and the occasional creative ramble. Think of it as a slower space to reflect, connect, and celebrate the beauty in the process.


Feels like home to me
Every time I return to my childhood home just outside London, I think it’ll get easier. And in some ways, it does. But there’s always a quiet shift that happens—a stirring of old memories, old versions of myself, and questions about who I am now. This blog is a little window into what that experience has been like this time around.

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The quiet power of colour
Colour has always been the starting point for me. It drives the whole mood in my work—sometimes before I even realise what I’m trying to say. It’s funny how a certain shade can hold a whole feeling or moment inside it.

Amanda Ketterer
Apr 252 min read
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The purpose of life is to feel alive
Finding softness in hard times For me, tough times often bring a kind of forced reflection—as I try to find meaning or at least a...

Amanda Ketterer
Apr 142 min read
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Hear my Voice, Know my Name!
It’s that time again… I’ve finished my latest collection of paintings, packed them up, and sent them off. They’re out of my hands now—yikes!

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Are You an Over Thinker Too?
Are you an over thinker too?
By overthinking, I mean the constant inner dialogue that runs in circles inside your head—the one you’d some

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 194 min read
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where art & life collide
Because life and art are inseparable, my next exhibition is titled "Where Wild Flowers Dance"—a continuation of the wildflower theme in my

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 172 min read
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PAINT YOUR CEILING YELLOW
Sitting at my kitchen table this Sunday morning, I find myself wondering what to share with you. The end of the year is rushing towards...

Amanda Ketterer
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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MY first solo show - A Lifetime in the Making
I wanted to write this blog post to mark a milestone: my first solo show. It’s so easy to brush over big moments, but this one deserves to

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Oct 26, 20243 min read
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Reflections on My First Solo Show
Learning, Growing, and Letting Go The paintings have left the studio—today, they were collected by the gallery, and they’re now out of my...

Amanda Ketterer
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Love, what would you have me know today?
Love, what would you have me know today

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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SHEDDING SKINS & REFLECTION
When I create, I often find myself needing to pause and reflect on why I’m doing what I do. It's easy to lose sight of the purpose behind my

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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keep your energy high through winter
Tips for keeping your energy high through Winter

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 11, 20244 min read
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Should I Give Up Painting?
Yesterday, I found myself grappling with a dark question: Should I even be painting anymore?
Yes, I said it. The dark truth is out there.

Amanda Ketterer
Jun 13, 20245 min read
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Embracing Authenticity: A Continuous Journey
In the wise words of Sinead O'Connor, "The job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost." This sentiment resonates deeply with me, as I

Amanda Ketterer
May 15, 20242 min read
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Keep creating through the good times and the hard
Keep creating through the good times and the hard

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Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Easy like sunday morning, no more?
Last night, while rewatching an older British crime drama (Broadchurch, early 2000s, still holds up!), I found myself unexpectedly moved...

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 25, 20244 min read
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Keep Dreaming, Even When Life Is Hard
Some good stuff is happening, and well, some not-so-great stuff too - that is life, it seems. I wanted to chat with you about the cool...

Amanda Ketterer
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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Life is better as weird barbie
What kitchen were you cooked in? I heard this question in a great podcast I listened to this week and loved the image it conjured. The...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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The time of our lives
I’m going to be that person that says ‘can you believe it’s August already! Sorry, I know. The weeks keep ticking by and as each one...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Summertime sadness
Latest studio blog from Amanda Ketterer x Summertime Sadness and what's keeping me going through Wintering x

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 1, 20236 min read
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Art making - small acts of bravery
This Abstract Life - Studio Reflections Last night I was watching a documentary about tornados, volcanos, earthquakes, tsunamis and...

Amanda Ketterer
Jun 7, 20235 min read
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The Beauty Of Imperfection
The beauty of imperfection is a constant theme that has been part of my painting practice for many years now. I've probably even written...

Amanda Ketterer
May 7, 20233 min read
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Mindset is Everything
Keep shining your light. It’s still worth trying, even though life is feeling harder. It may inspire others not to give up hope and to...

Amanda Ketterer
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Do You Believe in the Power of Energy
Do you believe in the power of energy? That excited feeling you have inside when life feels good. Some of you may be thinking oh no,...

Amanda Ketterer
Mar 18, 20234 min read
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