
A Different Amber Light, 2025
Amanda Horvath
Acrylics on deep edged canvas
Original Painting, 76 x 76 x 3 cm

Amanda Horvath Art
About Amanda Horvath
Amanda Horvath is a contemporary artist producing vibrant colourful and highly textured original paintings. Amanda attended Sheffield Hallam University, where she achieved a B A Hons (1st class) in fine art painting and printmaking. She subsequently lectured for a while and now practices full time as an artist from her studio in the Peak District where she lives with her husband.
"Painting is a response to the beautiful landscape around me, I attempt to capture the luminosity of light rays pouring through trees, the spirit of the forest and the quiet tranquillity of these peaceful places. Moved by the ethereal light filtering through leaves in woodlands and dramatic contrasting shadows. My inspiration begins with my walks through the beautiful Peak District where I live close to the natural world. I love every season each having its own beauty. I have a passion for expressing nature in beautiful colours, whilst imparting a meditative calm. This affinity with nature has grown from early childhood and my past experiences."
Working from observation of nature Amanda gathers visual information with a sketchbook or camera and often begins a canvas en plein air, finishing these preliminary pieces in her studio. Working expressively in acrylics or oils, often with a palette knife or other mark making techniques she applies layer upon layer until the painting reaches a natural conclusion, forming contemporary paintings that lie somewhere between abstraction and realism. Her paintings have found homes with private collectors worldwide.About the Product
This artwork captures the vibrancy and ever-changing energy of the natural world. Bold, expressive brushstrokes and luminous colours evoke a sense of rejuvenation and inspiration within an autumn forest bathed in sunshine. Tones of amber, copper, magenta, and gold reflect both the richness of the season and the emotional depth of nature’s transformation.
Created from a semi-abstract perspective, the piece is a personal response to the beauty and complexity of the forest—where reality blends seamlessly with imagination. It is designed to infuse any space with a sense of vitality, inviting viewers to dream, reflect, and feel the enchanting pulse of the natural world.
This one-of-a-kind artwork is crafted using high-quality acrylic paints on a deep-edged canvas. The creative process begins with direct observation of the landscape—making sketches, notes, and photographs on-site, which are then brought into the studio as references.
From these initial impressions, the painting evolves intuitively. I begin with brushwork to establish base layers, gradually building up rich textures using impasto techniques with a palette knife. Inspired by the optical mixing methods of the Impressionists, layers of expressive, vibrant colour are applied so that, from a distance, the viewer's eye blends the marks into a cohesive and immersive woodland scene.
The painting extends around the edges of the canvas, giving a sense of continuity and depth. It is finished and ready to hang, with no framing required.