MY first solo show - A Lifetime in the Making
I wanted to write this blog post to mark a milestone: my first solo show. It’s so easy to brush over big moments, but this one deserves to
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Amanda Ketterer
Oct 103 min read
Reflections on My First Solo Show
Learning, Growing, and Letting Go The paintings have left the studio—today, they were collected by the gallery, and they’re now out of my...
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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 264 min read
Love, what would you have me know today?
Love, what would you have me know today
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 213 min read
SHEDDING SKINS & REFLECTION
When I create, I often find myself needing to pause and reflect on why I’m doing what I do. It's easy to lose sight of the purpose behind my
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 114 min read
keep your energy high through winter
Tips for keeping your energy high through Winter
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Amanda Ketterer
Jun 135 min read
Should I Give Up Painting?
Yesterday, I found myself grappling with a dark question: Should I even be painting anymore?
Yes, I said it. The dark truth is out there.
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Amanda Ketterer
May 152 min read
Embracing Authenticity: A Continuous Journey
In the wise words of Sinead O'Connor, "The job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost." This sentiment resonates deeply with me, as I
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Amanda Ketterer
Apr 81 min read
Keep creating through the good times and the hard
Keep creating through the good times and the hard
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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 254 min read
Easy like sunday morning, no more?
Last night, while rewatching an older British crime drama (Broadchurch, early 2000s, still holds up!), I found myself unexpectedly moved...
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Amanda Ketterer
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Keep Dreaming, Even When Life Is Hard
Some good stuff is happening, and well, some not-so-great stuff too - that is life, it seems. I wanted to chat with you about the cool...
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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 11, 20234 min read
Life is better as weird barbie
What kitchen were you cooked in? I heard this question in a great podcast I listened to this week and loved the image it conjured. The...
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Amanda Ketterer
Aug 6, 20233 min read
The time of our lives
I’m going to be that person that says ‘can you believe it’s August already! Sorry, I know. The weeks keep ticking by and as each one...
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Amanda Ketterer
Jul 1, 20236 min read
Summertime sadness
Latest studio blog from Amanda Ketterer x Summertime Sadness and what's keeping me going through Wintering x
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Amanda Ketterer
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Art making - small acts of bravery
This Abstract Life - Studio Reflections Last night I was watching a documentary about tornados, volcanos, earthquakes, tsunamis and...
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Amanda Ketterer
May 7, 20233 min read
The Beauty Of Imperfection
The beauty of imperfection is a constant theme that has been part of my painting practice for many years now. I've probably even written...
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Amanda Ketterer
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Mindset is Everything
Keep shining your light. It’s still worth trying, even though life is feeling harder. It may inspire others not to give up hope and to...
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Amanda Ketterer
Mar 18, 20234 min read
Do You Believe in the Power of Energy
Do you believe in the power of energy? That excited feeling you have inside when life feels good. Some of you may be thinking oh no,...
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Amanda Ketterer
Feb 20, 20232 min read
my surprise viral post
#billynomates SUNDAY NOTES Looking back on the week that has just past, whilst preparing my head for the week ahead, I have to smile...
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Amanda Ketterer
Jan 3, 20233 min read
Looking Back So We Can Move Forward
A time for reflection It's that time of year when we often look back on the year that has passed. I have to admit to having quite a bit...
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Amanda Ketterer
Dec 15, 20222 min read
THE BEST MINCE PIES
As we are in the season for sharing I thought I would share with you the recipe for the very best mince pies....this recipe was shared...
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Amanda Ketterer
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Right Here, Right Now
I spend a lot of time pondering why I paint what I paint and some days I struggle to understand. Some artists start with an idea or a...
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Amanda Ketterer
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Radical Freedom…again
My thoughts today x Being who you are…why is this something we need to keep reminding ourselves of and why is it so easy to fall back...
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Amanda Ketterer
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Am I too bright for you?
This is often a question that comes up inside my head when I'm creating. Yeah I shouldn't care, I know, but those self doubting voices...
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Amanda Ketterer
Jun 28, 20222 min read
create a world you want to live in
Paint the colours you want to see. Sitting down down to write these blog posts always forces me to pause and and reflect on what I am...
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