AMANDA KETTERER

End-of-year reflections from the studio, thoughts on slowing down, and new art releases including a limited edition print and fine art greeting cards.

In this reflective blog, I explore the journey of running a soul-led art business while navigating the familiar anxieties of money, self-doubt, and creative uncertainty. I share how long studio hours, mindful practice, and listening to inspiring books and podcasts help me stay grounded and connected to my creative purpose. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s insights on love and liberation to Nikki Trott’s guidance on intuition-led entrepreneurship, and the raw honesty of Kate Florence’s Nitty Gritty podca

This year has brought its fair share of challenges — pressure, deadlines, and the weight of saying yes to a third solo show in just over a year. Somewhere in the middle of it all, I found myself turning back to music. Creating and listening to a playlist full of tracks I’ve loved across the decades helped me shift my mindset, loosen my grip, and paint with more freedom. That playlist has now inspired the theme for my upcoming exhibition, Mix Tape — a collection that celebrates nostalgia, rhythm,