All posts by Amanda Lee

About Amanda Lee

Hello! My name is Amanda Lee Jones and I teach realistic drawing and oil painting to children ages 8-18 at my private studio in Austin, Texas. I also create my own work that can be viewed on my website, Facebook page, or Instagram. You may also visit my Youtube or LinkedIn if you’d like.

Radical Realism

REFIGURED: RADICAL REALISM

I will be exhibiting four all new paintings in the Dougherty Arts Center 40th anniversary art show and would love to see all your beautiful faces at the artist reception! If you miss the reception (don’t) then you can still see the show during the gallery hours until March 10th. Opening Event/Artist’s Reception Date: February … Continue reading REFIGURED: RADICAL REALISM

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Movie Review: Loving Vincent

If you’re like my family, at some point during the holiday season you will all sit around the television or load into the mini van and watch a movie. Usually it’s a Christmas classic or a newly released Christmas movie designed to get you in the holiday spirit. But why not mix it up a … Continue reading Movie Review: Loving Vincent

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Art Gift Ideas: Big Kids’ and Grownups’ Edition

My last blog post was all about what I think you should be buying for the young artists in your life. But what about the older artists? Well, you’re in luck, because I have created a list for them as well. And all of the products have been tested by yours truly. But you’d better … Continue reading Art Gift Ideas: Big Kids’ and Grownups’ Edition

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Art Gift Ideas: Kids’ Edition

If you’re wondering what to get for the young artist in your life, look no further. I have created a list of gifts that I think they will love. Every item on the list has been tested by me and my students, who range in age of 8-18. Sorry, I don’t have any items on … Continue reading Art Gift Ideas: Kids’ Edition

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And a blog was born…

Hello there! My name is Amanda. I’m a realist painter and painting teacher to children at my private studio in Austin, Texas. I am also a small business owner with an employee of one: ME. That means I wear all the hats: teacher, accountant, website designer, marketing manager, and now BLOGGER! The purpose of this … Continue reading And a blog was born…