Amanda Trought is a Mixed Media Artist who uses a variety of materials – paint, clay, fabric, stitch, book making, natural and recycled fibers creating art telling stories using colour, texture and layers. She explores the use of art and creativity on health & mental well-being including its use with dementia & caring. She has spoken at various conferences and seminars on benefits of creative activities on health in London, Barbados and Montserrat. She curates an Arts in Health Network, writes for her website and blogs and produces weekly episodes for her podcast and Art YouTube Channel sharing art tutorials, insights, interviews and reviews.