William W. Lowe (American, b. 1940)

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William W. Lowe, an American artist born in 1940, is a prominent member of the American Society of Marine Artists.

William Low’s sincere interest in all things maritime originates from his many years of living and boating along the coasts of Southern California. He took to his artistic talents as a young man and used his natural ability with color to work in the paint manufacturing industry as a professional color matcher for eight years. William completed a two-year course in paint technology at Los Angeles Trade Tech college.  After thirty-eight years in the manufacturing industry as a production manager, he left and worked at the Vallejo Gallery, a premier maritime art gallery for thirteen years. Working at the art gallery rekindled his interest in oil painting. He now pursues his marine art career on a full-time basis.

Ships and the sea have always inspired his brushes, and his principal method involves a process of exacting research to produce a rough pencil draft, and then interpreting the composition with an aggressive use of oil and his impressionistic stroke.  He works the layers of paint to arrive at his compositions, full of value and details which add the realistic depth to his paintings.  His focus on marine art reflects a deep connection to the sea, capturing its beauty and power through his brushstrokes.

He has exhibited in many marine art shows, Marine Art Show and the Coos Bay Maritime Art Exhibit.  He has won many awards including a first-place award at the Ventura County Maritime Museum A.S.M.A. art competitions, also a best of show award at the American Society of Marine Artists, Region five show at the San Diego Maritime Museum.  His works have been shown in many A.S.M.A. East Coast Museum exhibitions and he was illustrated in the 30th Anniversary of the American Society of Marine Artists “Contemporary AMERICAN MARINE ART” edition.  Lowe’s artistic horizon has expanded with his greater exposure and the recognition of his artistic talents.

His work has been showcased at various prestigious exhibitions and museums, including:

  • Mystic Seaport International Marine Art Shows
  • Coos Bay Maritime Art Exhibits
  • Herreshoff Maritime Museum in Rhode Island
  • American’s Cup Hall of Fame
  • Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine
  • Ventura Maritime Museum
  • National Watercolor Society annual competition
  • San Diego Maritime Museum
  • Pasadena Art Show

Memberships:

  • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MARINE ARTISTS, Signature Artist Member
  • PRIMA – Pacific Rim Institute of Marine Artists
  • UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ART PROGRAM
  • CALIFORNIA ART CLUB

William’s art has shown at:

  • 2018 Fross Waterway Seaport Marine Art Exhibit, Gig Harbor, Washington
  • 2017 California Art Club Show – Quintessential California
  • 2016 ASMA North Regional Exhibition Minnesota Marine Art Museum
  • 2015 California Art Club “The Spirit of Adventure” – “Juror’s Award Winner”
  • 2015 Chimers Gallery 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibit
  • 2015 Pasadena Art Show
  • 2014 Thirty-Fifth International Marine Art Exhibition at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, CT
  • 2014 16th National, American Society of Marine Artists – Inaugural Internet Exhibition
  • 2013 Channel Islands Maritime Museum Aqueous V Exhibit – AMSA West
  • 2013 Thirty-Fourth International Marine Art Exhibition at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, CT
  • 2013 American Society of Marine Artists, South Exhibit Gainesville, GA
  • 2013 Contemporary Marine Artists of the West Exhibit. Knowlton Gallery of Fine Artists of the West
  • 2012 Mystic Seaport, Maritime Miniatures by Maritime Master
  • 2012 City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission 2012 Juried Fine Art Exhibition. Honorable Mention
  • 2012 Thirty-Third Annual Mystic Seaport International Marine Art Exhibition
  • 2010 American Society of Marine Artists Region 5 Aqueous IV Ventura Maritime Museum, First
  • 2009 Mystic Seaport 30th International Art Exhibition
  • 2008 American Society of Marine Artist’s New England Regional Traveling Exhibition, The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Herreshoff Maritime Museum, Maine Maritime Museum
  • 2008-2009 American Society of Marine Artist’s New England Regional Traveling Exhibition, Illustrated on the 30th anniversary catalogue and shown at: Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington DE, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michael’s,  Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, NJ, Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg, SC, New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA
  • 2005 Ventura Maritime Museum – Aqueous II and III exhibits ASMA Western – Third place award
  • 2007 San Diego Maritime Museum – American Society of Marine Artist Region 5 art exhibit – Best of show award
  • 2007 Four artist invitational maritime art show, Lido Isle Yacht Club Newport Beach, CA
  • 2006 Coos Bay Art Museum ASMA Region 5 annual show
  • 2003 Coos Bay Art Museum, ASMA – Region 5 annual show
  • 2002 Ventura Maritime Museum – Aqueous II & III exhibits ASMA Western – Second place award
  • 2001 Coos Bay Art Museum, ASMA – Region 5 annual show
  • 2001 Mystic Seaport 22nd Annual International Marine Art Exhibition
  • 1983 Brand Library XIII Watercolor exhibition
  • 1982 National Watercolor Society Annual Competition

 

 

 

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