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Amanda Ketterer
Mar 113 min read
Painting as an act of rebellion
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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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 193 min read
The Constant Inner Dialogue
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
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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 172 min read
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
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Amanda Ketterer
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Love, what would you have me know today?
Love, what would you have me know today
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 11, 20244 min read
keep your energy high through winter
Tips for keeping your energy high through Winter
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Amanda Ketterer
Jun 13, 20245 min read
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.
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Amanda Ketterer
May 15, 20242 min read
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
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Amanda Ketterer
Apr 8, 20241 min read
Keep creating through the good times and the hard
Keep creating through the good times and the hard
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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 25, 20244 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Oct 1, 20234 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 1, 20236 min read
Summertime sadness
Latest studio blog from Amanda Ketterer x Summertime Sadness and what's keeping me going through Wintering x
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Amanda Ketterer
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Art making - small acts of bravery
This Abstract Life - Studio Reflections Last night I was watching a documentary about tornados, volcanos, earthquakes, tsunamis and...
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Amanda Ketterer
May 7, 20233 min read
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...
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Amanda Ketterer
Mar 18, 20234 min read
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,...
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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 20, 20232 min read
my surprise viral post
#billynomates SUNDAY NOTES Looking back on the week that has just past, whilst preparing my head for the week ahead, I have to smile...
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