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Triple R Podcast
Triple R Podcast
Hear my first Melbourne radio chat with Richard Watts on RRR on monochrome, colour, process, and the stories behind each piece.
Highly Commended
Triple R Podcast
My linocut print "Grazing the Creek Bed" was awarded Highly Commended at the 2025 Milburn Art Show organised by the Brisbane Institute of TAFE.
Best in Class
"Moment Shared" a Finalist!
My linocut print "Grazing the Creek Bed" won best in class at the 2025 Bendigo Art Show. 750 entries exhibited over the Easter weekend.
"Moment Shared" a Finalist!
"Moment Shared" a Finalist!
My linocut print "Moment shared" is one of 65 finalists for the Hornsby Art Prize from a pool of 565! How exciting that I will be exhibiting in Sydney- opening Oct 25!
Man on the Ladder Reborn
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize Finalist
The third-instalment of a Ballarat-based icon's signature mural has been revealed. The Haymes Paint "Man on the Ladder"" figure has been added to the business' Creswick Rd Showroom, reimagined by lino printmaker Amanda Western.
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize Finalist
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize Finalist
"Country Lane" is selected as one of forty finalists for the 2024 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize!
The forty artworks selected as finalists will be exhibited at the Caloundra Regional Gallery from 24 August until 13 October 2024. Winner to be announced on 3rd October 2024.
Ballarat Mural
Amanda was commissioned by the City of Ballarat to create a large mural for the Winter Festival. The focal point of the mural features two swans with their necks forming a heart shape. The swans are sized to allow two people to comfortably cuddle up between their love-shaped necks, creating a perfect spot for a memorable and romantic photo opportunity.
Blue Ribbon at Bacchus Marsh Art Show
Amanda's "On the Sheep's Back" artwork won First prize "All other mediums" at the Rotary Bachus Marsh Annual Art Show. This limited prints measures 89 x 75 cm and is printed on a felted-wool blanket.
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
Amanda's Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo artwork won First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition. This limited edition of ten hand-painted prints measures 72 x 102 cm.
Launch of Restore Gallery
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
Jen Kaess and Amanda have opened a gallery to host Amanda's linocut prints on a permanent basis. Housed within the Edwardian practice of Jen's Hand Therapy clinic, the foyer, hallway and clinical room feature artworks from across Amanda's collections.
Art supplied for 2024 RoadNats Coffee Cups
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
Art supplied for 2024 RoadNats Coffee Cups
Commissioned by the
City of Ballarat and AusCycling
BAF Award
First prize at Geelong Art Society Linework Exhibition
Art supplied for 2024 RoadNats Coffee Cups
Awarded Ballarat Art Foundations 2023 Visual and Performing Arts Award
Photo credit: Peter Sparkman