Meredith Howse, an accomplished artist known for her landscape paintings, captivates viewers with the dramatic atmosphere and immersive quality of her artworks. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of landscapes, Howse skilfully incorporates cool depths, the impending charge of an approaching storm, the warmth of the sun, and the salty feel of ocean air into her pieces. Through her abstract works, she skilfully employs colours and textures symbolic of the natural world.
Born in the Northern Territory of Australia, Meredith Howse spent her formative years exploring the NSW country towns that shaped her upbringing. After completing her education at the University of Technology Sydney, Howse embarked on extensive travels across Europe, the United States, Asia, and Canada. Eventually, she settled in the serene surroundings of Queensland, where she now resides.
In 2018, Howse coined the term "Australian Freestyle" to describe her artistic style—an approach characterised by loose, free brushstrokes, beautiful colours, and an energetic flow. This unique style blends elements of realism, impressionism, and abstract art.
In 2016, Howse embarked on a remarkable artistic journey, tracing the course of the Brisbane River from its origin at Mt Stanley to its endpoint at Moreton Bay. This endeavour resulted in a successful exhibition showcasing 30 paintings that captured the river's essence.
Two years later, in 2018, Howse displayed 90 works inspired by beauty in nature, in a Solo Exhibition titled "Sublime Landscapes" at the Lockyer Valley Regional Gallery in Queensland.
Late in 2019, a series of artworks emerged, inspired by Howse's childhood fascination with Australian Opals. These vibrant and colourful pieces stood in stark contrast to her earlier works, which often featured delicate and muted tones inspired by the Australian and New Zealand landscapes.
In 2020, Howse's artistic exploration inspired by the landscapes of Southwest Queensland, resulting in the creation of the "Colours of Texas" series. These abstract landscapes, characterized by earthy hues, captured the essence of the region's natural beauty. Two artworks from this series were featured on the popular television show, "The Block," 2021.
Continuing her artistic journey, Howse embarked on the "Illumination Series". This series focused on trees illuminated by the mesmerising colours of lightning storms, captivating viewers with its ethereal beauty and enchanting play of light. A painting from this series featured on Dream Homes.
In 2022/23, Howse's talent and creativity were recognised as she became a finalist in The Clayton Utz and The Doyles art awards. winning 1st prize for Seascape at the Royal Queensland Show.
Meredith is an Established featured Seller on Bluethumb, a top 30 best seller in 2020 and finalist in the Art Lovers Australia Art Prize 2021/22.
As co-creator/curator of the annual The Tower Art Show, at Marist College, Ashgrove. Meredith inspired and encouraged established and emerging artists to exhibit art within the Brisbane community from 2016 to 2021.
Meredith has participated in 100+ group exhibitions, and continues to encourage and inspire others with a love of art.