I painted 3 octopuses. Only one made the cut.

I painted 3 octopuses. Only one made the cut.

— Amanda Klein
I mentioned last week about starting ocean-themed wallpaper, and I’ve officially started! The pattern will feature whales, octopuses (or octopi?!), coral, fish, and sea turtles. Anyway! I have had 3...
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A Little Halloween Magic, Coastal Art & Life Lately

A Little Halloween Magic, Coastal Art & Life Lately

— Amanda Klein
I feel like October has absolutely flown by, and somehow we're already heading into Halloween week. I'm not entirely sure how that happened, but here we are, and I have...
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Learning to Let Go and Make More Room for Creativity

Learning to Let Go and Make More Room for Creativity

— Amanda Klein
Hey friend! I’m finally sitting down to catch my breath after what feels like a whirlwind of a few weeks. We got back from Italy a little over three weeks...
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What Italy Taught Me About Slowing Down, Creating Beauty, and Actually Living My Life

What Italy Taught Me About Slowing Down, Creating Beauty, and Actually Living My Life

— Amanda Klein
I came home from Italy Saturday evening with a suitcase full of clothes, lots of pictures, amazing memories, a handful of souvenirs, and something far more valuable: a realignment of...
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Slowing Down in Italy: Craftsmanship + Rome + Florence (photo dump at the end!)

Slowing Down in Italy: Craftsmanship + Rome + Florence (photo dump at the end!)

— Amanda Klein
It is so easy to get caught up in the fast pace of producing artwork... aiming to get new collections out as quickly as possible, juggling deadlines, and constantly moving...
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Halfway through Italy: abstract paintings, gray herons, and letting go

Halfway through Italy: abstract paintings, gray herons, and letting go

— Amanda Klein
Hi! I’m officially halfway through my residency in Italy and honestly... i’m still trying to process how magical it’s been. There are no words to describe how I feel. I...
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Finding My Flow & Making What I Feel Like Making

Finding My Flow & Making What I Feel Like Making

— Amanda Klein
So, we made it to Italy ! I am 3 days into my residency. 🇮🇹💛  We landed on Friday and honestly… it has been an absolute whirlwind. The jet lag...
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Exclusive Collector's Print launch + Tomorrow's the Day!

Exclusive Collector's Print launch + Tomorrow's the Day!

— Amanda Klein
Hey guys! 💛 So much goodness to share today before life gets completely crazy (in the best way possible!). First up... our new Collector’s Print launches tomorrow, September 1st! 🎉...
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Why I Had to Paint the Blue Heron

Why I Had to Paint the Blue Heron

— Amanda Klein
This piece was a really heavy one for me to carry, and honestly, painting it felt like finally being able to breathe. For a long time, I knew something in...
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3 Common Wall Art Mistakes (And How to Fix Them!)

— Amanda Klein
Finding the perfect piece of art for your home should be fun, but I see so many people get stuck or make a few easy-to-fix slip-ups when hanging their pieces....
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Artwork, Museum Trade shows, and Packing for Italy!

Artwork, Museum Trade shows, and Packing for Italy!

— Amanda Klein
Happy week, everyone! We have been wrapping up new artwork, prepping for business shifts & trainings, and counting down the days until my upcoming trip. Here is a little glimpse...
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What no one tells you about 5 years in business

— Amanda Klein
I was thinking the other day and realized... we’ve officially been in business for over five years now. Which is just crazy to think. Small business is incredibly hard, and...
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