Sitting at my kitchen table this Sunday morning, I find myself wondering what to share with you.  The end of the year is rushing towards...

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

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...

Love, what would you have me know today

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

Tips for keeping your energy high through Winter

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.

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

Keep creating through the good times and the hard

Last night, while rewatching an older British crime drama (Broadchurch, early 2000s, still holds up!), I found myself unexpectedly moved...

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...

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...

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...

Latest studio blog from Amanda Ketterer x Summertime Sadness and what's keeping me going through Wintering x

This Abstract Life - Studio Reflections Last night I was watching a documentary about tornados, volcanos, earthquakes, tsunamis and...

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...

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...

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,...

#billynomates SUNDAY NOTES Looking back on the week that has just past, whilst preparing my head for the week ahead, I have to smile...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...