Amanda Horvath is a contemporary artist who is influenced by woods,  moorlands and beautiful landscapes. Achieving a B A Hons (first class) in fine art at Sheffield Hallam University, Amanda went on to lecture in painting, printmaking and life drawing. Now working full time as an artist from her studio her paintings are informed by the natural world and forest bathing. Renowned for woodland scenes Amanda’s paintings are full of colour, texture and contrast. With an emphasis on delicate light effects and dramatic shadows the work expresses a mood of harmonious calm. 

“I have a close connection to the natural world and painting is a response to the beautiful landscape. I attempt to capture the spirit of the land and the ethereal quality of light filtering through woodlands. Through my work I hope to impart the sense of peace and tranquillity I find in these quiet places, whilst conveying an unspoken conversation with nature. This affinity with nature has grown from childhood and my past experiences” 

An important part of the creative process is to be absorbed in nature, so it begins with walking in the landscape making preliminary notes. These form the foundations of the work translated onto canvas in the studio. Harnessing some optical mixing techniques the paintings are created with layer upon layer of highly textured acrylic paint, worked expressively using palette knives and brushes. This results in paintings that lie somewhere between abstraction and realism. Her work has found homes with private collectors worldwide.