Welcome! I am a Visual Artist from NJ/Manhattan, NYC, currently residing in the DMV-area. I have my BFA in Visual Arts and Art History from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), class of 2017. I developed a knack for drawing at a very young age and continued this practice throughout college. While enrolled in the Fine Arts program at TCNJ, I garnered a further interest in illustrating. Following graduation, I participated in the School of Visual Arts summer of 2018 Illustration Residency program. I am an MSW graduate of Rutgers University- Newark, class of 2022. I find most inspiration for my work comes from the lens of true first-person experiences and the stories of those I have had the honor of working with as a Licensed Social Worker and mental health professional.

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When I'm not illustrating, I enjoy traveling, sipping on coffee, watching movies, boxing, and implementing art therapeutic techniques in my counseling work.

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Purple Girl Paints is named in honor of the late sweet, spoiled, 13-year-old family Border Terrier, Dani.

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For the fastest response for commission work, please reach out on my IG.

Happy site-exploring!

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-Amanda