Amanda Brett

Amanda is a sixth generation New Zealander who comes from a family with a long history of artistic talent so it was only natural that she should build a creative life for herself filled with art in all of its forms. “There hasn’t been a time in my life without some creative endeavour, mostly drawing and painting but also including handcraft and fashion design when I designed and made bespoke ball gowns.” Her career also had an artistic flavour that included corporate training, marketing and a 20 year career in art direction.

Amanda’s commitment is to water colour in which she has undertaken private study. “There are effects that you just simply cannot get in any other medium. I love the luminosity I can achieve and I love the way I can leave the pigments to just do their thing. I love watching paint dry! My philosophy is that there is enough ugly in the world, I want to add beauty. I want to give you a painting that you can look at for many years and still find something new that will thrill you.”