Pablo Neruda said, “All paths lead to the same goal: to convey to others what we are." Making art is an expression of what I am, and I use my various tools and materials in my art to show how encompassing and full of possibilities these conveyances are. Currently, my deep interest is in the status of the “natural,” grounded in lived experience. I am interested in how one’s understanding of the natural has shifted over time. I am interested in what is natural now. When I paint a subject I feel as if I am fortunate to experience an intimate knowledge of it. This relationship is the primary driving force behind my art work.

However, it is not just a means to my own end. In its creation it is the reality of what I am actually capable of at that moment. It is there that I attempt to express an authentic visual dialogue that is colorful, fresh, and magical that creates a connection with the viewer. I feel as though I have the opportunity to take someone into a place they have seen before and give them a different perspective. I would like people to feel as if they can be part of another world. To see beauty and simplicity within that complexity.

My goal is to have my work capture the personality of a subject in a painterly fashion. My paintings give me a feeling of accomplishment and an opportunity to share my mind's vision of the inner beauty of the subject. Each piece is a small recorded step in understanding the world around me and finding its beauty.

ARTIST BIO:

A native of Atlanta, Amber Lowe has been involved with the visual arts since she was five years old. Even at such a young age she displayed a natural talent and love of visual expression, whether it was with paint, pencil or crayon. Accomplishing her first oil painting of her teddy bear when she was 7, Amber always gravitated towards painting the things she loved most.

Amber’s work matured and was recognized for its great potential during her teenage years. Her work was published in two literary publications and shown at the prestigious High Museum of Art and also in a private group show at Perimeter Corners Gallery in Atlanta.
During the 1990s Amber dedicated most of her time to web and computer graphic design, but in the spring of 2001 after becoming very ill, Amber once again began working in fine art with art therapy. Shortly after her re-emergence in the art world, Amber's work was published on the front and back cover of BARKS magazine.
Her paintings have a very distinct look because Amber was primarily self-taught. Proclaiming herself a contemporary fauvist, Amber considers her work's primary focus to be pets and nature, though she does enjoy painting other subjects for variety and challenge. When painting animals, she aims to celebrate each one of their unique and vibrant lives through her artwork.

Amber works in a variety of mediums including oil pastel, acrylic, pencil, charcoal, watercolor, & soft pastel. Currently her medium of choice is acrylic with oil pastel. She loves the way it has such bold color and blends so easily, giving her work more drama and energy. Her artwork is currently part of numerous private collections around the country and world.

ARTIST RESUME:

Education
2001 to present Self-instruction.using: books, online research/critiques, and experimentation.
1982 - 1991 Studied art at St. Pius High School and took workshops and classes at the Spruill Art Center.

Group Exhibitions
2006 "Versatility Oil Pastel Society Show," Oil Pastel Society, Snellville, GA, USA
2006 "Winter to Spring 2006 Acrylic Arts Competition," Acrylic Arts, Morganton, NC USA
2005 "Acrylic Arts 2005 Spring to Fall Exhibition," Acrylic Arts, Morganton, NC USA
2005 "'Beginnings' by Oil Pastel Society," Oil Pastel Society, Snellville, GA, USA
2005 “Wetcanvas Tsunami Effort Show”, Wetcanvas, Atlanta, GA, USA
2001 "BT Festival of Arts," Silverwood, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Awards
06/12/2006 Best in Show; "Winter to Spring 2006 Acrylic Arts Competition," Acrylic Arts, Morganton, NC USA
08/01/2005 Honorable Mention; "Acrylic Arts 2005 Summer to Fall Exhibition," Acrylic Arts, Morganton, NC USA
02/01/2005 "Artist of the Month" for the Oil Pastel Society.

Publications

2007 - Present: Chroma Interactive Acrylics Website Features myself as one of their Artist in their Gallery and a couple of my paintings
2006 "Eye on Interactive" Chroma Interactive Acrylics Monthly Newsletter Featured as "Artist of the Month" Volume 1 Issue 2 September 2006
2006 "Eye on Interactive" Chroma Interactive Acrylics Monthly Newsletter Featured Artwork and Quotes, Volume 1 Issue 1 August 2006
2005 "'Artist of the Month' Amber Lowe", Ann Tucker, Oil Spiel February 2005 Artist of the Month,
Snellville, GA, February 1, 2005, 3-6
2002 Deb Wong, BARKS FALL 2002 Issue Front and Back Cover Art, Sacramento, CA, September 1, 2002,
Front Cover and Back Cover

Professional Credits

2006 & 2007 worked with Chroma Interactive Acrylics Company on various projects.
2006 Product tester for Stephen Quiller Acrylics for the Jack Richenson Company.

Professional Affiliations
2006 to International Society of Acrylic Painters
2004 to Oil Pastel Society, Professional member.
2002 Bull Terrier Artist Guild, Founding member.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Amber Lowe
amber@amberlowe.com

Currently represented by the:

Funky Chicken Art Project Gallery