Page 57 - The Digital Cloth - Issue 5

Because Of My Four
Amanda Hinkelmann Wiradjuri Woman - Artist
Wagga Wagga Australia

Because of my Four - came to fruition after painting with my sisters
as a hobby and a way of keeping in touch. I named my business,
“Because of my Four”, as it is because of my children that I am here
today and living life. Their tiny little lives have given me so much
strength and have unknowingly urged me on when I wasn’t able to
keep going myself.
As well as mother of four young children, I am a school teacher and
a lover of all things beautiful. For so many years my creative energy
has been poured into being a provider- whether it be through cooking,
nesting or building our family home. As my children have grown, I
have become supremely aware of how my actions and attitudes are
shaping their lives. By investing time in my interests and
role-modelling self-care and self-worth, they are able to see the
importance of this for themselves.
I don’t believe I will ever stop creating. I have so many projects,
wishes, plans and adventures waiting in the pipeline to be explored. I
am so lucky to have an amazing husband who walks through life as
motivated as me to live life to its fullest extent.
As for the future, all I can do is continue to grow. To spread kindness
like wildfire and to positively influence those around me. I will
continue to learn more about my culture and heritage, who I am and
how I can add to the fulfillment in which I have found through art.
I will always be a giver, a peacemaker and a friend. This time is for
me and I am so excited that you are here on my journey as I paint my
heart out.

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