Australian Artist in Provence
Original works
French Line drawings
Watercolor
Ink dip fountain pen
FALL PETITE EXHIBITION
1 . November ~ 15. December
Chairs ~ Cushions ~ Crowns ~ Shoes
Original Artwork in Restored Vintage Frames with Antique Glass
Medium: Line Drawing, Ink Dip Fountain Pen, Handmade Watercolours, French Ink, Premium Paper
Amanda’s artwork tells a story of brocante-style French life. With topsy-turvy whimsy, animated charm, and an elegant aging patina, each piece invites you into her whimsical world.
STUDIO VISIT & La petite expositionS
FALL petite exhibition & STUDIO VISIt
1st October to 15th December 2024
The Spring Petite Exhibition was such a warm wonderful success. I am doing it all again with my by-appointment only Fall Petite Exhibition and Studio Visit.
STUDIO VISITS (little parties) are exclusive events where you are my guest for an intimate morning tea and atelier viewing of my artwork in our charming, brocante-filled village home.
It’s been an absolute delight to open our home, share our Provence story, and make new friends. Engaging in genuine conversations about food, art, and life is always a joy.
Stay tuned for more details via subscription to my Substack newsletter, or contact me via the STUDIO VISIT button below.
1st NOVEMBER ~ 15th DECEMBER 2024
FALL PETITE EXHIBITION
Artwork is slowly being made available in my shop. Several pieces have already found fabulous homes.
I found myself & MY ART in Provence
NEWSLETTER
Paint & Cook with me
I found myself in Provence.
An Australian Artist, Chef, food consultant, and recipe developer.
I went to cook from the markets. It turned into so much more than what’s on the table!
I found my art and learned to be myself in Provence.
In the newsletter, you will find my latest artwork, life lessons, thoughts on ageing, and occasional epiphanies.
Plus all my super stylish, tips and tricks.
ARTIST
Childhood: Born in an extremely small town in South Australia in 1965, Amanda would describe her childhood as poignant. Her affinity with natural things and animals gave her a depth that is never far from the surface. Drawn to the scent of horses, the wildness of long grass, and the sprinkle in the night sky, she saw not only beauty but a vision of promise. Not known for her small talk, Amanda is driven by more: understanding, texture, feeling, and poetry infuse her every day.
Sensuality: A gift for sensuality drove her to the kitchen, where dishes were always created from the season; they had to have a sense of place and time. They had to possess a structure that spoke of where they came from, both physically and culturally.
Imagination: Forever a daydream away from the imagined world as a small child, she collected sticks and invented mystical creatures on her windowsill. The idea of a fairy tale plays in her work as the light and dark in our lives give rise to natural, beautiful worn things.
Artistry: From the windowsill to the plate to the pictures she has always drawn, with thin black lines there is a connection. Painting was introduced by her mother, who gave her a set of oils at 9 years old. Magical mixtures created layers of texture. Line drawing became how she expressed her ideas and emotions, and eventually her healing.
Evolution: Line drawing has reached full circle as now she lives in Provence, where she discovered French watercolour. The washes have intensity and fragility. Watercolour infuses her work with multiple shades of life and tells stories of the life you want.
Inspiration: Amanda is self-taught, believing that the truth of knowing oneself is evident in her work. Her art is whimsical and poetic, drawing inspiration from her life in France, still life, Provence souvenirs, and objects of desire.
EXHIBITIONS
Spring Petite Exhibition & STUDIO VISIT
May 1st to June 19th, 2024.
