From the age of eleven, I left home to train as a professional dancer—a career that allowed me to travel the world and experience life through movement and expression.
When that chapter came to an end, I spent the next fifteen years building and growing my own businesses. On the surface, everything looked successful, but something deeper was missing. The material markers of achievement were there, yet my heart longed for something more.
I had always held a quiet desire to build a career as a painter, but fear kept it at bay. Eventually, the disconnect became impossible to ignore.
In my late forties, I found myself encouraging my sons to follow their dreams and realised I wasn’t following my own advice.
That was the turning point. It was now or never.
I sold my business, went all in, and committed fully to life as a professional artist. It turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.
I believe our emotions are the greatest signposts in life. I ignored mine for too long, which is why I now explore them so deeply through my art.
The studio is where I feel most alive, and no day feels complete unless I come home covered in paint.
Since embracing this path, I’ve been fortunate to exhibit internationally, secure licensing with two leading art companies, and gain representation from a luxury European art consultancy. Selected prints are also now available through John Lewis.
That’s a little of my story—the journey that led me to create the work I share with you today.
Thank you for being here.
With love and gratitude
Amanda
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