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

With a love of the outdoors, Amanda also paints landscapes in Plein Air. She finds more freedom with the paint along with the composition. She also enjoys the comaraderie with fellow artists who enjoy being in the elements! In addition to local California scenes, she has painted in Northern California Wine Country, Idaho and exciting images from trips to Italy.

"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:
Honorable Mention, "Islands" exhibit juried by Frank Serrano, SOCALPAPA Art Gallery 2010.
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." (Click on "Articles" for pdf.)

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-$465 (5x7-8x10) Medium $475-$950 (9x12-16x20)


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