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🌿 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.
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
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
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
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...
Amanda Ketterer
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Right Here, Right Now
I spend a lot of time pondering why I paint what I paint and some days I struggle to understand. Some artists start with an idea or a...
Amanda Ketterer
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Radical Freedom…again
My thoughts today x Being who you are…why is this something we need to keep reminding ourselves of and why is it so easy to fall back...
Amanda Ketterer
Sep 27, 20223 min read
create a world you want to live in
Paint the colours you want to see. Sitting down down to write these blog posts always forces me to pause and and reflect on what I am...
Amanda Ketterer
Jun 28, 20222 min read
mid year catch up
Hello…how have you been? I hope you are mostly well…totally well seems to be a tall ask these days, but if you’ve managed to get through...
Amanda Ketterer
Jun 15, 20224 min read
bold. colourful. imperfect.
Recent interview for SKF Gallery's Monday Artist
Amanda Ketterer
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Banana bread days
today is a banana bread kinda day.. It's so easy to feel helpless when faced with the enormity of major disaster. And as there are just...
Amanda Ketterer
Mar 11, 20225 min read
In the studio week 6
In this studio - week 6
Amanda Ketterer
Feb 7, 20222 min read
more fun less fear
Inspirational blog post from artist Amanda Ketterer
Amanda Ketterer
Jan 31, 20225 min read
I always wanted to be cool
I always wanted to be cool….my whole life. For me being cool was to be someone who was brave, daring, edgy and a bit out there. They...
Amanda Ketterer
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Be the light you want to see
How are you going? I hope you are doing okay x This last week has been pretty tough...have you felt that too? Our peace and comfort are...
Amanda Ketterer
Aug 25, 20213 min read
2021 Survival and burnout remedies
August studio blog from artist Amanda Ketterer. Burnout tips, recipes, podcasts & books x
Amanda Ketterer
Aug 7, 20213 min read
Being taken over by the busy
How are you doing? I hope you are doing okay....I am doing okay. I keep putting one foot in front of the other and each day and each...
Amanda Ketterer
Jun 23, 20213 min read
How are you?
How are you going? No, I mean how are you really? Are you doing okay? How often do you stop, take a breath and really check in with...
Amanda Ketterer
Apr 23, 20215 min read
Not all days creating are good days
This week has been a week of overthinking and overpainting. Not all days as a creative are good
Amanda Ketterer
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Give yourself permission
Hello!! Years ago, when watching movies, I would often look at the characters and dream of being like them. These characters were always...
Amanda Ketterer
Feb 3, 20214 min read
a lovely slow start to the year
New Year, same me! Happy New Year! How does going into this New Year make you feel? I have never been a huge fan of New Year...
Amanda Ketterer
Jan 9, 20213 min read
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