Step into the vibrant universe of Amanda Johnstone, a leading mixed-media artist who fearlessly pushes artistic boundaries. Amanda creates all things ' bright and shiny ' with her unique ability to meld femininity, fashion, pop art, and contemporary luxury.
Inspired by high-end designers, fashion icons, and the finer things in life, Amanda's art transports you to a realm where glamour and creativity collide. Meticulously crafted, each piece combines her passions for interior design, photography, and contemporary art. Amanda expertly combines digital imagery with traditional mediums, employing a layering technique that brings her artwork to life.
The journey begins with a giclée print on canvas or archival cotton rag paper, forming the foundation of Amanda's creative process. She applies her artistic touch from there, skillfully overlaying 24k gold leaf, silver leaf, oil sticks, acrylic paints, and charcoal. The result is a multi-dimensional artwork that transcends the boundaries of traditional art forms, leaving viewers captivated by its beauty.
Amanda's creations embody her passions and desires, celebrating and heroing the power of femininity. Each piece reflects her vision, from the graceful allure of feminine nudes to the opulent appeal of luxury fashion.
Amanda shares her inspiration in her own words, stating, "My artworks come from passion. Art, to me, is the soul of the home, the jewellery, essentially the essence of an individual. You can tell a lot about a person from the choices of art they choose to display. To me, my artworks represent who I am. I capture images of my inspirations and layer them into beautiful creations."
With a diverse background and extensive training in fashion and design, including a degree in fashion design and a diploma in makeup artistry focusing on fashion and film, Amanda brings a unique perspective to her art. Her creations evoke a sense of style, luxury, escapism, colour, pleasure, and desire, enveloping viewers in a world of sophistication and allure.
Amanda's art is more than mere aesthetics; it's an experience that elevates any living space.
See some of our favourites here ...
Willow Pastel
"My work is bold, seductive and iconic." ~ Amanda Johnstone
Miss Morpho Cobalt
“I love taking photos, I can take anywhere between 30-50 photos a day.
"My daughter is always saying ‘oh mum not more photos of flowers or ‘what are you photographing?’
"My inspiration comes from all around. Thank god my neighbours gardens are incredible!” ~ Amanda Johnstone
Blue Jean Baby
"Fashion and makeup have had a huge influence. I love to focus on faces and beauty editorials and then strip things back. Design incorporating placement and colour helps me choose the way I layer the composition." ~ Amanda Johnstone
Love Me With Roses
"I love experimenting, and that is how my work is developed. Each piece is created through trial and error, studying other artists' work and processes and merging them into mine. Most of the time, my pieces start with photography and digital collage to create limited edition prints, and then I take it a step further by using mixed media to add another layer of depth." ~ Amanda Johnstone
Crocodile Rock
“It all begins with an idea. A photograph. I tell my story through colour and images layering my love of fashion, flowers, landscapes and architecture.” ~ Amanda Johnstone
To see the entire collection check out our online exhibition:
Amanda Johnstone: A Fusion of Fashion, Luxury and Art
Date: Now - 30 September, 2023
Time: At Your Leisure
Place: Wherever you are
Where: 3D Gallery
A little about Addicted...
Our aim at Addicted Art Gallery is to connect you to art in a friendly, poshless, non-highbrow way.
Over the years we have developed a love for all different types of art, which is what we want Addicted Art Gallery to reflect. As a result, we have divided our art into three broad categories.
Our diverse portfolio includes; Contemporary Art, with a melting pot of pieces from all over the globe; Urban and Pop Art, featuring well known and highly respected artists whose works will make you think, laugh and question; and lastly, there are our beautiful Vintage Posters and Art Deco inspired works which will transport you to a different time.
We hope you enjoy what our Gallery has to offer and encourage everyone to get Addicted too.
