A native of Southern California, Amanda has been drawing and painting for most of her life. Growing up in an artistic family, she knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. After receiving a BFA and Art History Degree from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, she worked in the museum field for over 10 years, including the J. Paul Getty Museum.

During the 90's Amanda became an architectural illustrator. Her new career renewed her passion and desire to paint. At first she painted primarily in watercolor, garnering awards for her beautiful realistic paintings from City of Newport Beach, and other local venues and associations. Two commissioned pieces hang in Costa Mesa City Hall. Once she began painting in oils, her interest, excitement and commitment took hold. Amanda now dedicates her time as a professional oil painter.

Amanda enjoys creating paintings that have a traditional look, but with a fresh painterly feel and application. There is a realistic quality that the viewer responds to. Her paintings are composed in her studio using many interesting objects collected throughout her life. She loves the visual richness of Early American and European paintings. She strives to apply her own nuances, wanting to dazzle, and draw the viewer in with color and interest. She is inspired by works from the Old Dutch Masters and paintings by 19th century French artists.

With a love of the outdoors, Amanda enjoys mixing up her subject matter by painting landscapes as well. By painting outside, she finds more freedom with the paint and spontaneity in composition. She also enjoys the comaraderie with fellow artists who Plein Air paint. For landscapes, she paints local scenes and images of her travels.

"Painting brings me great joy. I hope the viewer can feel that, and that it can touch them and add interest and beauty to their home." 

Amanda participates in National Juried Gallery Shows, Museum Invitational Shows, and Outdoor Art Festivals. Please see "Shows and Galleries" for more information.

Awards: Jury's Top 50, Salon International 2009. Honorable Mention, Orange County Invitational, Bowers Museum 2009.

Articles: American Art Collector Magazine, November 2009, "Artist Focus" - Amanda is a featured artist. American Art Collector Magazine, August 2009, "Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition," Amanda is featured with her juried painting. (Click on "Articles" for pdf download.)

Memberships: Oil Painters of America, Southern California Plein Air Painters Association, California Art Club.

Workshops with: Randall Sexton, Debra Huse and Jacqueline Kamin.

Representation: Lawler Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA. & Timber Stand Gallery, Sandpoint, Idaho.

Price Range: Small $265-$485 Medium $500-$900


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