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 studied fine art at 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 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.

bethlowe.co.za | @bethlowepleinair