Paintings by Amy Kollar Anderson

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Happy Holidaze! Tis the end of the year, and I am still keeping busy...maybe a little too busy! The near future should bring more prints (specifically from my Alice in Wonderland series), an LA show at The Hive Gallery, and a show in Columbus, OH at the Riffe… Continue

This painting is 18" x 22" and approx. 120 hours.







I created this set-up for the reference photo using the same doll and beetle from “My Best Friend.”







A quick sketch to get the placement.







Blocking in color. Trying some new Nova Color Paints. Emerald (pearlescent) in the background, Portrait Tone on the skin, and (I think)… Continue

This painting measures 24"x38"







Starting with a sketch. At this point, I want it to be a disturbing interior, surrounded by decorative elements.







So I spent a ridiculous amount of time painting on these flower silhouettes.







My original thought for this piece was inspired by the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, but in this version the plant is molesting the doll. Let me say at this point, that I love… Continue

"My Best Friend"







The doll I used for reference in this piece, was hand painted by my Grand Aunt Della, back in the 1980s. The dolls I use have either been passed down to me from family or acquired at thrift stores. I had no idea it would be so difficult to find small, all porcelain dolls at the thrift store, but I have been looking for over a year and have only found three that will work. The most recent find is a beauty with dark curls. She will definitely turn… Continue

The second painting in the Terrarium Series, measuring 24” x 34”, was inspired by Olivia’s sister, Sophia.







A quick sketch for placement. My original thought for this piece was to show a young girl that was perhaps too sheltered and protected and had almost outgrown her space. I wanted the tree to echo this idea with cramped roots and large branches.







Originally, I thought she might be standing in the jar,… Continue