We recently connected with Amanda Immurs and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Amanda thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear the story of how you went from this being just an idea to making it into something real.
I was a child that loved to make things and get my hands dirty. Drawing was always a favorite past time. When I was in high school a family friend past away and I was gifted this persons painting tool box which included all the things I needed to teach myself how to paint in oil. Twenty five years later oil is still my go to medium of choice.
I truly can’t imagine not creating art. Even if I had no galleries or audience to see the pieces I would still be making them. As an artist I think you have to really have this drive to just keep going because the gratification isn’t going to be immediate. Your hard work may not pay off for months or even years.
Amanda, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am an artist from Hamilton, Ontario who works primarily in oil paint. The paintings I create are soft and whimsical scenes of children and animals. My interest lies in the innocent nature of my subjects. I pride myself on capturing a sense of personality and bringing life to my paintings. Each piece takes careful planning as well as several layers of paint and glaze.
Currently I have been working on pieces for the launch of my e-commerce shop as well as my 2024 show at Crown and Press gallery.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
There is no secret formula in regards to what your audience is going to purchase from you. In one of my first art shows when I was still a student I did a weekend art festival. The first day the only thing people seemed interested in were these two pear paintings. I sold them both that first day so when I got home I stayed up all night making another but the next day no one was interested in the pears. That painting never sold. You need to make the work you are drawn to create not force something that you think people will purchase.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
It is perhaps a bit cheesy or simple but I want my art to bring people joy. I want them to be able to relax and even disappear into the narrative I paint.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.amandaimmurs.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaimmurs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandaimmurs/