Scratchboard
This project is underway and will be finished this week. In support of the Koalas' lost during the 2020 bush fires in Victoria & Australia. My subject was a rescue in 2009 when the devastating fires took out so many thousands of Koalas from Victoria. this little fellow was saved and lived at the Healesville Sanctuary. This painting is one of the 99 artworks that will be will be on show in Sydney and Los Angeles hopefully early next year and also included in a publication coming out later this year. My subject is 11x14 inches and is in scratchboard & ink. Titled: "Living with Hope" by Jan Lowe. "Living with Koalas" is a special project, all of the 100 artists are donating their artworks for the Koala. https://livingwithkoalas.com.au
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"Living with Hope" Scatchboard & Ink: Jlowe 31.8.2020
Special project -
in Support of the Koala "Living with Hope". I chose this little Koala as my subject for inclusion with the 100 Artists for the special project by G Henshaw's project "Living with Koalas". This little one was nestled into a half-burnt gum tree, which was appropriate as it was rescued from the bush fires in 2009. Using scratchboard and limited inks, I chose this little fellow as my subject as it shows the little animal within the tree, the burnt tree gave rise for its plight to survive the bush-fires; and sadly they struggle to survive and man has to be more conscious with management of the forests and the protection of these amazing little animals and all other essential animals and other species within the forests and environment.
Other works/projects:
 Afghan Carver. Scratchboard & limited ink. Working in the shadows - limited light, and working with primitive tools - he produced such beautiful fine bracelets and earrings. Working from spent shells, which provide brass and copper. Many would say more detail is required, but I prefer to have him with the shadows, it creates what I remember and it also gives mystique. Scratchboard and ink. 14x16inch (unframed). I started working on this scratchboad mid 2019, and picked him up again in July 2020 - it was good to leave him for a while, as I viewed him with different eyes, and believe keeping it simple - more captivating!
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Pastel
Bison, the former King of the Plains in North America. this amazing creature lives in a safe place in Bearizona Zoo in Arizona. We have visited a few times, and the little herd is stunning. The "white" Bison is also on show. Pastel on board 50x60cm June 2020 JLowe
Pen & Wash sketches of some cute little critters, Canadian Cotton Tails in Stanley Park Vancouver, Chipmunk of Calico US and Wallaby of Ventnor AU.
Scratchboard projects
Another project - it is complicated and colorful, it is still underway - but nearing completion: "Glass Balloons".
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! |
Watercolour
Miss Curious , Wallaby. WC by Jan Lowe using Daniel Smith WC on Hot Pressed Paper. 42 x 29.7cm
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 'Fire in the Sky' - remnants of the Gippsland fires over the farm. Beautiful to see. Scary to experience. Daniel Smith Watercolours on Arches 300 paper. Sketched at 9pm late sunset - the colours were breathtaking. WC by Jan Lowe, Aussie Weekend.
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Pen & Watercolour sketches
