Artist Amanda Dolan knows how to capture your attention with her bright and sassy, edgy and engaging paintings. That’s because she is all these things and more. Always creative and crafty, the very cool rock ‘n’ roller at heart uses bright and lively colors with a penchant for pink and draws upon her affection for feminism and fearlessness in her newest fashion inspired series, ‘Dress Up.’ After being told how amazing and difficult it must be to do what she does, the mixed media artist told me, “I have such a passion for what I do that it’s easy.” Her innovative and original art is currently on display at Ward Nasse Gallery at 178 Prince St in Soho through September 14th. And for all you pet lovers out there, Amanda specializes in unique pet portraits that are sure to become masterpiece treasures. Amanda Dolan is current and chic, check her out. www.amandadolan.com