Oil Painting

Amanda Ogilby

Amanda Ogilby is a Margaret River artist known for her atmospheric and refined still life oil paintings. Her work balances a modern aesthetic with traditional techniques, showcasing a strong foundation in representational realism and a sensitivity to light, tone and detail.

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Each piece pairs carefully chosen homewares, florals and seasonal produce to create quietly evocative compositions with a sense of calm and presence. Inspired by a creative upbringing and a return to painting later in life, Amanda now works exclusively in oils – drawn to their depth and subtlety. Her practice is both contemplative and intuitive, shaped by a deep appreciation of beauty in the everyday. Amanda has been finalist in the Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award (twice) and in thev2023 Unearthed Art Prize. Her still life artworks are sought after by collectors and interior enthusiasts across Australia, offering timeless additions to contemporary spaces.

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What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?

I work with oil paint. The texture and consistency of oils with a slower drying time, enables me to work primarily alla prima, wet on wet.

How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?

My still life works usually begin with inspiration from the garden. As a keen gardener I plant primarily what I would perhaps want to paint in the future. I have a large ever growing collection of vessels and ceramics and usually paired together with in season fruits form the base of my compostions. Whatever makes me feel calm and at peace. My hope is that feeling is captured on the canvas and resonates with collectors. I work from curated photos that I take to capture specific light and reflections.

Amanda Ogilby

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