Be Honest, 19" x 16"

Mixed Media (acrylic, oil, charcoal, ink) on Canvas. Framed in a natural oak frame. 

"My art is very intuitive and deeply connected to how I’m feeling in the moment. I don’t follow a rigid schedule, I paint when the urge strikes. I really try to honour that impulse and allow myself to flow with it. If I’m starting something new, it’s very freeform, I don’t think about composition or structure in those first few layers. It’s purely emotional, and I tend to fall into a flow state that can last for hours. After that initial burst of expression, I’ll step back, see what’s emerged, and then start to build on it more intentionally. That’s when the more refined, precise part of the process begins. 

I draw inspiration from the world around me. It could be something unexpected I see on the street, the way the moon is glowing, the colours of the sky at a particular moment, or even something I’m personally navigating (mostly this). Life itself is the muse."

Amanda Anderson is a self-taught artist based in Toronto whose creative journey has been marked by exploration and evolution. From sculpting and mixed media to more fluid artistic forms, she has experimented widely to discover her distinctive voice. As Amanda’s confidence has grown, so too has the boldness and intuition in her work. Guided by instinct and deeply inspired by emotion, movement, nature, and everyday moments, her art reflects a dynamic interplay between inner growth and external influence.