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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.


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


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, 20201 min read


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, 20206 min read


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

Amanda Ketterer
Nov 11, 20203 min read


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, 20203 min read


Good things still happen
Good things still happen and new paintings

Amanda Ketterer
Oct 10, 20202 min read


Courageously keeping going
Hello everyone This morning I was up at 6.15, to get back on the horse with my morning yoga/meditation routine. It was light at 6.15am,...

Amanda Ketterer
Sep 21, 20204 min read


This perfectly imperfect life
Accepting the imperfections of life

Amanda Ketterer
Sep 11, 20202 min read


Creating a gallery wall
Creating a gallery wall

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 31, 20202 min read


Creating the impossible
Here we go again, another week....I have to admit to be feeling a bit flat this week. It seems to be taking that little extra bit of...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 23, 20204 min read


What will your story be?
You may have guessed from last week’s post that I am from England, but don't hold that against me! :). I have been here for nearly 12...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 12, 20204 min read


THIS ARTIST'S WAY
I was sitting this morning, pondering the week ahead and trying to summon up some positivity. This Monday morning in Melbourne does feel...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 3, 20203 min read


THE WHEELS HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF
The wheels have completely fallen off

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 24, 20202 min read


this abundant life
NOTES FROM THE STUDIO It is understandably very easy to get sucked down by the negative vibes surrounding us in the world right...

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 6, 20204 min read


art is a battlefield
Notes from my studio It has been a couple of months since I have written a blog post...it has been on my to do list, but then so have so...

Amanda Ketterer
Jun 24, 20203 min read


art in the time of lockdown
Studio experiments on panel - 30 x 30cm Isn't this strange!? And even more so that we are all going through the same thing at the same...

Amanda Ketterer
Apr 14, 20203 min read


studio thoughts - Being Taken over by the fear
If you follow me on Instagram you will probably know that I have been painting frantically lately. I started the year with high...

Amanda Ketterer
Mar 11, 20202 min read


studio thoughts
MY STORY....WELL SOME OF IT I'm probably a bit of a late developer when it comes to painting, and I didn't paint my first painting until...

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 27, 20203 min read


2020 goals - feeling overwhelmed already?
Are you a goal setter or are you a fly by the seat of your pants kinda person?

Amanda Ketterer
Feb 8, 20202 min read


2019 thank you for a wonderful art year
2019 Thank You for A Wonderful Art Year

Amanda Ketterer
Dec 15, 20194 min read


Great Fun at the Fair...when's the next one?
Well I have just about recovered from my first time exhibiting at The Other Art Fair Melbourne. It was totally exhausting, but such an...

Amanda Ketterer
Aug 14, 20181 min read


New Artwork for The Other Art Fair Melbourne!
My studio has felt as hectic as a pressure test for the final of Masterchef this last few weeks...the pressure on to create work that I...

Amanda Ketterer
Jul 30, 20181 min read


New Year, New Studio, New Blog
Every New Year, no matter how hard I try to ignore it, brings the usual analysis of life and where it is going. This year I decided that...

Amanda Ketterer
Jan 22, 20181 min read

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