Hi, I’m Amber — the artist behind ‘AmberMarshallArt’. I’m 25 years old and based in Ware, Hertfordshire.

After completing a Foundation course in Art & Design, I went on to study Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire, where I graduated with a first-class honours degree. Achieving this felt especially rewarding as I’d once been told by a tutor that I wasn’t “good enough” to aim for a first. That moment taught me the value of hard work and determination, and it’s something I carry with me in both my art and my life.

I’m a versatile artist, working mainly with paint and coloured pencil, but I love exploring collage, printing, and photography too. Alongside my fine art, my pet portrait drawings have been popular since my school days — they remain one of my most loved commissions and a special way I connect with people through my art.

At the heart of my practice is the idea that every artwork has an underlying rhythm — much like a song or a dance. My inspiration often comes from sport: I’m a four-time Ladies National Racketball Champion and a two-time Ladies British Open Racketball Champion, and I often imagine the racketball court as my canvas, with the racket as my brush. This connection between movement and creativity gives my abstract work its energy and flow.

Personality-wise, I’d describe myself as quiet and thoughtful — someone who prefers to listen in big groups but comes alive in smaller circles. In the last few years I’ve learnt the importance of valuing my time, saying no when something doesn’t suit me, and appreciating the people and moments that bring me happiness. When I need to recharge, you’ll usually find me curled up in bed with a good TV show, enjoying a little solitude.

I’ve had the privilege of showcasing my work in exhibitions across Hertfordshire and London, including Hertford Regional College, Waltham Cross Pavilion, Courtyard Arts, the University of Hertfordshire Final Degree Show, and the UH Graduate Exhibition Border Line at Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.

Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — from carrying a sketchbook everywhere as a child, to doodling my teachers at my brother’s parents’ evenings (to my parents’ amusement). My university dissertation explored the importance of art education in schools, a subject close to my heart after experiencing doubt about pursuing art as a career.

Through my art — whether it’s a vibrant abstract painting or a lifelike pet portrait — I aim to capture not just images, but movement, energy, and emotion.