Amanda Coen Art — Art story

Art: Getting Out of My Own Way to Create I have been waiting quite a while to begin writing regularly about my new art adventures. It’s a strange thing to carve out a new creative routine, especially after a long absence. The process has been full of stops and starts, endless reassessments, and, ultimately, a major shift in how I approach my time, my priorities, and my creative energy. Through continuous research, learning from other creators, and an invaluable year of online coaching since July 2023, I have discovered more efficient ways of managing tasks like content creation. Seeing smarter...

After my time in Heidelberg, Germany, I returned to Ireland with a mix of experiences and a deepened sense of what I wanted—or rather, what I didn't want—from my career and life. The 18mths spent in Heidelberg during which the Berlin wall came down had been an enriching experience in terms of language, cultural exposure, responsibility and a modicum of independence. I had even attended an event in the famous an stunning Heidelberg Schloss/Castle. I had spent multiple long working holidays with my au-pair family in Italy and Switzerland, I had one road trip to Norway, with my norwegian girlfriend...