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n a beautiful tree lined corner on Magazine
Street in the Garden District, Studio Amanda
Talley looks at first glance like one of those
super chic art galleries often found on Newbury Street
in Boston or Sloane Street in London. But mixed in
with all the posh signage on the front door, is a hand
written sticky note that makes this shop decidedly
New Orleans and totally Amanda. “Must love dogs” is
one of those casually confident personal statements
that the Big Easy not only loves, but nurtures.
Amanda is known for her abstract expressionistic art
which is organic, emotional, and very energetic. It
comes as no surprise that four rescued animals are
lounging or playing side by side with her stunning
paintings, fine antiques, and rolls of fabric and
wallpaper made from her original designs. It's part of
her sensibility and you can feel light and generosity
exuding from her works.
Amanda took an oil painting class in sixth grade
and that’s when she knew. She knew she wanted to
be an artist and she’s been painting ever since. At
By katy danos
photos by james gaffney + katy danos + amanda stone talley gallery
a day in the studio wi th