
Gold and Magenta Wood, 2024
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
In this vibrant painting, I created a dreamscape where reality blends with imagination. With many different mark making techniques, working impasto, I have crafted an impressionistic landscape bringing the outside into the inside space. The colours of fresh green, gold and magenta are suggestive of wildflowers dancing in sunlight, an invitation to lose oneself in nature's embrace and a feeling of renewal.
This unique painting is created using high-quality acrylic paints on a deep-edged canvas. The process begins with direct observation of the location, where I take notes and photographs to use as reference in the studio. From these initial studies, the painting evolves intuitively.
I begin with base layers applied by brush, followed by multiple layers using impasto techniques. Working with a palette knife, I carefully consider colour theory—balancing complementary and contrasting hues to produce a shimmering, dynamic surface. These methods draw on the optical mixing techniques of the Impressionists, while also incorporating traditional methods such as scumbling and glazing used by the Old Masters.
The work develops organically until it reaches a natural point of completion. The result is a contemporary piece that exists somewhere between abstraction and realism. The palette knife strokes, rich with texture and layered colour, have been likened to stained glass or mosaic—adding depth and vibrancy to the surface.
The painting continues around the edges of the canvas, making framing unnecessary—it is ready to hang as is. A certificate of authenticity is included with the artwork.