Painter Edith McNally introduces Helensburgh’s Amanda Mulder

Amanda Mulder has been painting since she was a child practising daily as she grew up in Helensburgh. She was inspired by nature, what she saw of the world as a travel agent and her mission to evoke happy memories from days gone by.

While her huge bird paintings on walls around Helensburgh have given Amanda a very public face in our community, she is also collected internationally by admirers such as Kevin Richardson, the Lion Whisperer.

Amanda is known for her fine detail and avian art, but now her children have taught her to loosen up and be freer in her work, and life in general. She has learned to accept that not everything has to be perfect to be beautiful and that sometimes adding a touch of humour can generate a bucket load of interest, charm and depth to her art.

Amanda uses her intuition, often adding abstract pops to her work, thick strokes and block sweeping tones. Amanda does not see herself as an artist confined to one or two subjects but rather as one who combines her passion for painting intuitively with her love for vibrant colours, patterns,  interior decor, song lyrics, travel, plants and everyday life.

Amanda has a home studio in Helensburgh and shows her work at the local boutique, Indigo Designs Co. She sells originals and prints via www.amandaskye.com.au, Instagram @amandaskye_art

To be featured, write to Edith at mcnallyedith@gmail.com