Heidi Lowell

I am a multi-disciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. I make work that focuses on environmental issues using sustainable studio practices. I source site specific soils and other natural materials from different areas around Texas and the country to produce my own paint. Through my work,I raise awareness of climate change as a human issue to innovate and protect the resources that we have.
I am an autodidact who has also trained in classical and intuitive painting. I strike a balance between the two by creating a structured plan for each work, allowing for freedom for my intuition. I find that systems in nature and science work with a balance of predictable patterns and chaos. This balance between structure and freedom are imperative to my work.
The flow of water is a central theme in my work. I mix water and paint and allow it to flow freely within the boundaries of the lines that I have planned. I work with water and soil because I am fascinated with fluid dynamics, and I love letting nature take part in the creation of each piece of work. This aspect of my work mirrors nature in the way that even seemingly chaotic events, such as a waterfall, can evoke a sense of calm and wonder.
I hope that the viewer will feel quieted by...

Color Story , Sawyer Yards, Houston - Spring 2023

The Spirit of the West, Old West Art Museum, Cheyenne Wyoming, March 2022 - April 2022

54, Yellowstone Art Museum, January - March 2022
Color Story at Spring Street Studios in Houston, Texas, April 2021

Red Dot Spree, Women and Their Work Gallery,, September 2020

Cover Story, Women and Their Work, August 2020

Naple’s New Year’s Art Show, Naples Art Association in Naples, Florida , 2020

The People’s Gallery - Austin, Texas City Hall, 2019

Solo Exhibition - Wild Basin Creative Research Center, 2018

The Red Dot Spree - Women & Their Work Gallery, 2018

Borders, Edges and Seams - Channel Islands Art Centre in Camarillo, California August 2017

40th International Watercolor Exhibition - Watercolor Arts Society in Houston, Texas in March 2017