Amanda Horvath

Working from direct observation, I gather visual information from nature using a sketchbook or camera. Many of my paintings begin en plein air, allowing me to immerse myself in the landscape before completing the work in my studio. I paint expressively in acrylics or oils, using a palette knife and various mark-making techniques to build up rich layers. Each piece evolves gradually, reaching its natural conclusion through an intuitive, organic process. The results lie somewhere between abstraction and realism.

Painting is my personal response to the landscape around me. The experience of being in the place is as vital to my process as drawing itself. I aim to capture the spirit of the land—its stillness, its wildness, and that quiet sense of tranquillity that comes from deep connection to the natural world.

I’m especially moved by dramatic light playing across rugged terrain, shifting skies, and the ever-changing sea. These moments inspire me to express nature in bold, vivid colours. Nothing gives me more joy than when someone connects with my work and tells me it brings them happiness.

I exhibit widely, and my paintings are held in private collections across the UK, America, Asia, and Europe. I am represented by several galleri...

Amanda studied fine art at Sheffield Hallam University where she achieved a B A Hons (1st class),. subsequently lecturing in colleges. Now Amanda concentrates full time on the discipline of painting from her studio in the High Peak.

Solo Show at Eclectic Gallery, London 2019
The Spring Exhibition, The Purple Gallery 2020
The Colour of Nature, July-Aug2020 Eclectic Gallery, Fitzrovia, London
Edinburgh Art Fair, November 2022, represented by Eclectic Gallery.
Fresh Art Fair Sept 2022, represented by Eclectic Gallery.
“Dream Trees” Beaulieu Fine Art Sept 2022
“The Light Beyond” at Eclectic Gallery, 9-27th Aug 2022
Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham represented by Eclectic Gallery 9-12th June 2022.
'Environmental Beauty' group exhibition, Eclectic Gallery, Fitzrovia, London. 28 April-4 May 2022.
Represented by the Wey Gallery at the Affordable Art Fair, Battersea 10-13 March 2022
Christmas Exhibition, Eclectic Gallery 15-27 Nov 2021
Pop up group Exhibition, Eclectic Gallery 16-29 Nov Chelsea.
“Autumn Exhibition”, Wychwood Art, 20th September - 24th December 2021
Affordable art fair Battersea, represented by Eclectic Gallery, July 7-11 2021
“The Summer Exhibition,” Purple Gallery Bournville, Birmingham 12 June-28 Aug2021
“The Christmas Show” The Purple Gallery, Birmingham, Nov 14th-Jan 31st 2021
“The Arrival of Spring” The Purple Gallery, Birmingham, March 7th-May 12th 2020
“Mixing Styles Exhibition” Eclectic Gallery London Sept 7th-28th 2020
“Colours of Nature” Eclect...