Amy Florence is a London born artist working out of her studio in Florence. At the age of 17 she moved to Italy, to train at a classical painting atelier, where she went on to teach the advanced painting and drawing programs for 5 years. She

set up Studio Donatello in November 2014, her private studio that also offers short courses and private tuition.

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Amy has exhibited widely across Europe and North America, with work held in collections all over the world. She is represented by galleries in New York and the UK.

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“I grew up in East London and moved to Florence, Italy to study classical painting. I wanted to expand my creative vocabulary and learn to paint. I trained at a small atelier where I went on to teach for 5 years. Eventually I felt frustrated by the restrictions enforced at the atelier and decided to leave. Over the years I went from a shared studio space to my own private studio. Every time I thought about leaving Florence, an opportunity would arise that would convince me to stay. My studio is a purpose built painting studio from 1876, high ceilings and a large north facing window. I lived in the studio for a number of years, before moving to the countryside, and keeping the studio as a workspace. I’ve always felt an affinity for nature, and forever out of place in a city. I spent large parts of my childhood in London in the garden or in my attic bedroom drawing and looking out of the skylight.

I live in an old farmhouse between Florence and Siena with my partner who is also a painter, and our dog. I paint almost every day, inspired by the life around me and my own curiosity. Painting is an endless task, always searching and always learning, but one that I am committed to. “

- Amy Florence