My work
My art reflects my lifelong love of open spaces, explored under changing skies, surrounded by the diversity of nature. I know the places I paint intimately and visit them frequently, taking time to observe and marvel at the complexity of nature.
I have built a mental map of specific tress, favourite places and an understanding of the the lie of the land, recording a sense of moving through the landscape.
Memory plays a part too, a free range childhood, love of Ladybird books, Observer books and the school nature table. All these influences bring a sense of nostalgia to my use of colour and choice of subject.
I find solace in nature and in a fast paced world of sometimes chaotic change, the soothing natural pace of rural spaces is increasingly important.
About me
I have always loved creating and making, I grew up in a family that could knit, sew, build or make you anything. I can remember not being able to read but I can’t remember not being able to draw.
I was fortunate to have inspirational and encouraging teachers; many of whom were artists themselves, at a time when self expression was a valued part of education. I studied art, specialising in textile design, at degree level; before becoming a late arrival to art teaching.
After years of encouraging others to develop their talents and realise their potential, I left teaching to continue my own journey as a landscape artist, based at my home studio in Bridgnorth Shropshire.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist as we grow up.” – Picasso
Exhibitions
Current Exhibition
The Grosvenor Museum and Art Gallery – Chester – 2025 Open
Recent Exhibtions
Pop-up Exhibition – Footprint Gallery – Ironbridge
The Old Lock-up Gallery – Prescious Little – Cromford, Derbyshire
The Bolthole – Ironbridge
Tarpay Gallery – Castle Donnington
Secret Severn Art Trail – Ironbridge
Footprint Gallery Open – Ironbridge
Bridgnorth Art Society – Art amongst the pews
Amanda Swannick Artist 