Thom Lowther
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-400-3133 Cell
L7StudioArt@gmail.com
Interest in Painting
Watercolor is my passion and medium of choice. When working with watercolor I believe that while an artist can shape a painting it is still important to let the water work wonders. I add highlights using values, color tones, and shapes while sometimes adding ink. I also enjoy the colors and soothing effect that can be captured by a subtle introduction and occasional use of pastels. When developing the composition, I am an advocate of the “Golden Ratio.” While I’m interested in a variety of subjects I’m drawn to architecture, figures, historical ruins, landscapes, and water features.
Early in my life my family owned a paint store that included a section with art supplies and books about drawing and painting architecture, landscapes, and figures where I spent many hours. While serving in Europe with the U.S. Army, I traveled and continued sketching and painting with wash & ink. For the next 30 years I worked in professional development primarily with architects and other design industry professionals – occasionally drawing. While working at the American Institute of Architects in Washington, DC, I had the good fortune to travel extensively, visiting architectural sites in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe and several Pacific Rim countries. The cultures, architecture and arts of these locations continue to influence my selection of subjects, compositions, and colors. In 2011 I began taking classes and workshops at the Art League in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition, I’ve supplemented the more formal studies with self-study and social media options.
Influenced by: Graham Berry, Gwen Bragg, Virgil Carter, Rachel Collins, Judith Mudd, Sara Linda Poly, Thomas W. Schaller, Keiko Tanabe, Peter Urlich, and Tim Wilmot.
Online & Social Media:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-lowther-786569/
