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STUDIO JOURNAL
🌿 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.


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, 2022


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, 2022


bold. colourful. imperfect.
Recent interview for SKF Gallery's Monday Artist

Amanda Ketterer
Mar 21, 2022


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, 2022


In the studio week 6
In this studio - week 6

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 7, 2022


more fun less fear
Inspirational blog post from artist Amanda Ketterer

Amanda Ketterer
Jan 31, 2022


The week I quit my day job
It is that time of year again that I always seem to find myself reflecting on the year that has passed. As we attempt to wind down on a...

Amanda Ketterer
Dec 7, 2021


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, 2021


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, 2021


2021 Survival and burnout remedies
August studio blog from artist Amanda Ketterer. Burnout tips, recipes, podcasts & books x

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 7, 2021


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, 2021


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, 2021


Dream Come True moments
In January, I received the email that I always dreamt of as an artist. THE Julia Green from Greenhouse Interiors send ME an email asking...

Amanda Ketterer
Apr 14, 2021


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, 2021


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, 2021


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, 2021


Some sunday inspiration
Sitting here, feeling a bit drained by all the peopling lately..i'm not used to it these days. Looking for some inspiration for...

Amanda Ketterer
Dec 13, 2020


Relax, breathe & take in the view
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday x No more masks to walk the dog! That's got to be the best news! I have been...

Amanda Ketterer
Nov 29, 2020


time for a soul reset
Intentional living, studio makeover & new work

Amanda Ketterer
Nov 11, 2020


these will become the good old days
My inspiration for this blog came to me when I was hiding under the duvet this morning...not really wanting to come out. Most kids went...

Amanda Ketterer
Oct 20, 2020
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