While exploring the interaction and connection between water, light, and form, the quest for refuge, quietness, and escapism feature heavily. These paintings explore the lone swimmer and a few minutes of introspection. Predominantly a figurative painter, Amanda is on a personal quest to paint light. The constant struggle between hyper-realism and having a painterly quality to my work is a conflict I always try to balance; therefore, thick paint and evident brush strokes are present when viewed up close. 

Amanda is a multi-award-winning artist working from the Gold Coast. She is a qualified Graphic and Web designer, which gives her a love of experimentation, bold colours, and working in all mediums. She particularly loves oils and portraiture. She focuses on water and the interaction of light and form when immersed in a natural environment.