
Spring Lights, 2024
Amanda Horvath
Acrylics on deep edged canvas
Original Painting, 90 x 90 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 serene painting is a heartfelt interpretation of a forest, inspired by the delicate beauty of blossom trees and the quiet majesty of nature. Expressive brushstrokes convey the dance of light filtering through a leafy canopy, casting warmth over a mosaic-like forest floor of pinks, greens, and magentas. Evoking a sense of peace and nostalgia, the scene captures a secluded glade alive with the fantasy and fresh abundance of Spring.
Original Artwork – One of a KindThis unique painting has been created using high-quality acrylic paints on a deep-edged canvas.
My creative process begins with direct observation of the location, where I make sketches, notes, and take photographs. Back in the studio, I work intuitively, first building up base layers with a brush before applying successive layers of impasto using a palette knife.
I draw inspiration from both Impressionist optical mixing techniques and traditional methods used by the old masters, such as scumbling and glazing. These layered approaches allow the work to evolve organically until it reaches a natural and resolved conclusion.
The final piece is a contemporary painting that balances abstraction with realism. The carefully applied palette knife strokes create a texture and luminosity that have been likened to stained glass or mosaic.
Shipping Information:
UK Shipping: The painting will be securely packed in a reinforced box and shipped ready to hang, still mounted on its stretcher.
International Shipping: To ensure safe overseas transit, the painting will be removed from the stretcher, rolled, and packed in a durable cardboard tube. Upon arrival, it will need to be re-stretched by a professional framer.