Beth Lowe, a long-time resident of Kommetjie, is a passionate plein-air oil painter and watercolourist, as well as a dedicated collector of objects that are old, weathered, natural, and beautiful.

Originally from a farm in the Northern Cape, Beth graduated with a BA in Fine Arts and a Higher Education Diploma from the University of Stellenbosch. Her rural roots and deep connection to the land continue to shape her creative vision.

Her plein-air work is inspired by light, the ocean, and cloud formations — an enduring fascination since childhood. Painting outdoors allows her to respond directly to nature’s shifting moods, and to capture the pulse of the sea and the ever-changing atmosphere of the Cape coastline.

Watercolour has always been a constant in her artistic journey. In recent years, her practice has evolved to include mixed media and textile-based works, incorporating found objects as well as hand-stitching.

Beth is a Fellow of the South African Art Society and has received numerous awards throughout her career. In 2024, she achieved international recognition when one of her works was accepted and exhibited by the Royal Society of Marine Artists at the Mall Galleries in London.

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