Welcome to Jan Lowe's Fine Art Site
Jan Lowe, AGRA
June 2020
Thank you for visiting my site, although, many of my artworks are of animals; I have included places from my travels and some interesting sites that caught my imagination. Working with Scratchboard, Claybord and Watercolours and other mediums. The creatures, including people - its all about emotion and my passion of the subject.
I hope you enjoy.
Jan Lowe, AGRA
BE SAFE, STAY AT HOME!
I am often asked who is my inspiration? There are so many great artists that I admire and adore, however, I draw my inspiration from my dear late father, a gentle soul. He said to me many times - “learn to see beyond what you see and feel the emotion no matter what the subject, draw or photograph with that passion and in time, you will see”
he is......Edward Ernest Marchant (1911-1963). (I had written these words on the inside of a matchbox as a child, it was my keepsake, although it is pretty shabby now - it is a treasure)....this special person lives in my heart.
The background on this page is a sunrise I took looking out my living room door - looking over the wet paddocks of our property in Ventnor. This was taken at about 6.15 mid June 2020. We do experience exceptional sunsets and rises
Announcement of change: Please refer to "Contracts page" for changes to the Demo & Workshops -
these will be in late September/October 2020.
2020 - Art Awards
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Other works:
​Tranquility - my Watercolour painting of Cowes, Phillip Is Vic AU. I have painted this twice, one with less mood and this one - which captures the pending storm and the fresh chill of the air. Daniel Smith on Arches 1/4 page 360gsm.
 Pending Storm - Flinders on Remote Victoria AU. the once was beautiful old jetty is slowly being sacrificed to the seas - this used to be where the ships loaded stock in the late 1800 and early 1900's. This is a WC on site. by JLowe
WATERCOLOUR:
Tranquility has received two international awards. Camelback Gallery in Arizona selected as Finalist in their on-line Waterscapes II - international juried painting competition, and Light Space & Time Gallery in their on-line SeaScapes art Exhibition awarded a"Special recognition" Award. LST Gallery is in Palm Springs, California and offers fabulous opportunities and exposure in these on-line competitions. |
OIL
Storm over Phillip Island. Oil 38 x 38 inches. This event storm was very threatening, but just dumped the rain into the Pacific rather than land. This drama painting could be land, sea or sky - that was how it was - mighty and magic, I painted it to show emotion and passion for the viewer. |
ACRYLIC
The beautiful Tuscan township. A Special Christmas with my man Xmas 2005-2006. I took the photograph during this visit. A very special place, and I called this painting "White Cat Lane", as the little felines were taking some air early one Sunday morning. Acrylic on 60x80 paper. Private Collection. |
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Glass Balloons - my subject.
Victorians are so lucky to have the National Gallery - it stages some incredible exhibitions and is one of my inspirational places.
On a cold mid winters day, this young family caught my attention just outside the Federation Square Galleries. The colors and of the balloons - they reflected the light like glass - I think my piece will be titled "Glass Balloons"! It added cheer and glamour to the grayness of the day! This Project, as a black & white looked great, but I needed colour!! It is a challenge - but exciting - capturing the colors and spirit is so important, my next steps will pull it all together. Goes to show that simple things in life are great subjects!
Still a lot of work before this project is complete! If you wish to see my development of a new work depicting this - go to New Work 2019. During the demonstration - the process will be discussed.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN SCRATCHBOARD
2 Demos on the techniques of scratchboard - will be in late September-October-November 2020 & March 2021. These will be conducted in Ventnor Phillip Island. Please complete the form on the Contacts Page advising your interest.
Victorians are so lucky to have the National Gallery - it stages some incredible exhibitions and is one of my inspirational places.
On a cold mid winters day, this young family caught my attention just outside the Federation Square Galleries. The colors and of the balloons - they reflected the light like glass - I think my piece will be titled "Glass Balloons"! It added cheer and glamour to the grayness of the day! This Project, as a black & white looked great, but I needed colour!! It is a challenge - but exciting - capturing the colors and spirit is so important, my next steps will pull it all together. Goes to show that simple things in life are great subjects!
Still a lot of work before this project is complete! If you wish to see my development of a new work depicting this - go to New Work 2019. During the demonstration - the process will be discussed.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN SCRATCHBOARD
2 Demos on the techniques of scratchboard - will be in late September-October-November 2020 & March 2021. These will be conducted in Ventnor Phillip Island. Please complete the form on the Contacts Page advising your interest.
Special thank you:
We often visit DotsNDoodles in Astoria Portland US on our way to Vancouver BC for Christmas.
It is always a delight to visit these two artists - their hospitality is always a gem.
Thank you to both Scott & Tim. Lovely to see the little dog too.
www.dotsNDoodles.com
We often visit DotsNDoodles in Astoria Portland US on our way to Vancouver BC for Christmas.
It is always a delight to visit these two artists - their hospitality is always a gem.
Thank you to both Scott & Tim. Lovely to see the little dog too.
www.dotsNDoodles.com
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