In the News

My linocut print "Ghosts of three capes"  is one of 204 finalists from across the world selected  for the 2026 International 3rd Print Biennale India at the National Academy of Art, New Delhi.

Ballarat Arts Foundation recorded 25 artists for its 25 years anniversary. 

My linocut print "Endure"  was voted the People's Choice  Award at the 2025 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize. AND.. I got to meet legendary printmaker Uncle Badger Bates. How's that!

 Hear my first Melbourne radio chat with Richard Watts on RRR on monochrome, colour, process, and the stories behind each piece. 

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! 

My linocut print "Grazing the Creek Bed"  was awarded Highly Commended at the 2025 Milburn Art Show organised by the Brisbane Institute of TAFE. 

My linocut print "Grazing the Creek Bed"  won best in class at the 2025 Bendigo Art Show. 750 entries exhibited over the Easter weekend. 

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.

"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.

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.