Amanda’s paintings are a celebration of life, energy and movement, whether it’s a lithe move of a dancer, the mad energy of galloping horses, or the sweat and exhilaration of the athlete fighting to be first in the race.
The works are vignettes of life, taken at odd angles and colour laid on colour. She looks for the unusual angle the legs, animal or human, the hands, heads all tumbled together, pushing to the limit of endurance.
The painting and drawing technique mimics the energy of the subject, the oil paint or pastel/charcoal applied vigorously using sweeping brush strokes, images blurred in part with just the key elements sharply defined, creating a work that seems to be constantly in flux, moving.
Amanda was brought up in Sussex where she has spent much of her childhood immersed in country life and the exciting world of horses.
She moved to London in her twenties and worked for Tatler magazine and set up her own Interior Design Company. Returning to her roots with her family she embarked on her painting life.
In 2015 she realised another dream and bought a house in France and renovated a studio space. From this artists haven she started running art courses and building up bodies of work for multiple exhibitions.
Amanda’s work has been exhibited in various galleries and is in collections in UK, France, and Canada.
Past Exhibitions
JULY 2023 OX MARKET GALLERY, CHICHESTER
2021 November Solo Show; Different Worlds, Manor Barn, Buriton.
2015-2020
Amanda bought a property in France and spent 2 years renovating the house and a new studio space. During this period, Amanda has been building up a new collection of work for her next solo exhibition. Meanwhile exhibiting in group shows in France. While living in France, Amanda has been running art workshops for friends and fellow artists. The venue has proved a wonderful environment to paint.
2008 - 2017
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London
2008–2020 Mixed shows
Osborne Gallery, Belgravia, London.
Cricket Fine Art, Fulham, London
Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge, Hampshire
Wimbledon Art Studios, London
2017/2016/2015/2014 Teaching Art to mature students, and working on new material
Ma Atelier , Le Mas Foubert, France
2013
Aldous Fine Art, Hackwood Park, Hampshire
2011
Sue Elton, Group Exhibition, Winchester, Hampshire
2010–2020
Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge, Hampshire
2010
Solo Show – Cricket Fine Art
2009
Salon des Artistes Independantes – Grand Palais, Paris
2009
Collier and Dobson Shows at following venue’s:- Badminton, Blenheim, Burghley, Royal Windsor, Cowdray Park, Olympia
2008–2020
Osborne Gallery, Belgravia, London, SW1
2008
Solo Show - Moncrieff-Bray Gallery, Petworth, West Sussex
2008 - 2017
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London
2008 -2014
CHASE Contemporary Art Exhibition The Royal College of Art, London
2008
Solo Show - Gallery One, Grayshott, Hants
2008
Free Range, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
2008 Exhibition then moved to London Art Club, Soho
2007 Chichester Open Art Exhibition, Awarded Highly Commended
2007, Qualified with a FINE ART (HONS) degree, Surrey University of Creative Arts,
Representing Galleries:
Osborne Gallery, Motcombe Street,London SW1X 8JU
Cricket Fine Art, London,SW10 0AD, Hungerford RG17 0HE .
Wykeham Gallery, Stokebridge, Hampshire. SO20 6HE
Amanda is also happy to welcome clients to her studio in Hampshire, to view
Contact:
07887 730519
email: wardthomasmandy@gmail.com