Born in the United States in 1969, Austin Manchester spent his formative years living in Kenya, France, Switzerland, Nova Scotia (Canada) and New England (USA). Growing up in a long tradition of artists, Manchester was exploring his own creative center at an early age. He studied Visual Arts at at the University of California, San Diego and painting in Cologne, Germany. He now resides in the south of France. "I make my paint medium myself by mixing dry pigments with oils and waxes. I think it is important to work from the ground up. My paintings incorporate smooth line counterbalanced by organic texture. Texture adds life and movement." The natural earth colors are enhanced by the contrast of lights and darks. The paintings radiate with their own inner energy and touch on the surreal and figurative. They are emotional yet serene, possessing the power to reveal the essence of spirit." COPYRIGHT ©2008 AUSTIN MANCHESTER SITE DESIGNED BY FLYWHEEEL STUDIOS AND MAINTAINED BY HANNAH JENNINGS DESIGN.

orn in the United States in 1969, Austin Manchester spent his formative years living in Kenya, France, Switzerland, Nova Scotia (Canada) and New England (USA). Growing up in a long tradition of