Amanda's
unique work reflects the contemporary, casual and sunshine filled lifestyle
of the picturesque Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Amanda Brooks' work on large canvases are vibrantly colourful and reflect her love of nature. From her fragrant frangipanis to her patchworks of beautiful bowls, fruit, and kitchen finery, Amanda's work captures light and form in a breathtaking manner. Amanda also has an interest in the human form and enjoys figure drawing and painting tasteful nudes.
Her dedication to observing nature is displayed in the way she approaches her still life's, nasturtiums curl out of a blue vase onto a bright yellow canvas, bowls of fruit overflow and jostle with teacups whole juicy oranges tumble out of an old Chinese turine. "When one is in touch with nature no season passes unnoticed", says Amanda.
Amanda
started as a graphic designer, moving on to teach painting. This brings
to her work a discipline and lifelikeness that is often hard to find in the
work of contemporary painters. Attention to detail, composition and an eye
for colour have made her work highly prized, being represented in private
collections throughout South-east Asia, Europe, the United States and Australia.
Amanda's work caters to the corporate and domestic market attracting renovators,
home decorators and designers. Amanda's work is highly sought after and due
to demand she now paints on a full time basis.
It is the warmth the paintings bring to people's homes and lives that attracts
buyers.
