Hi, it’s Amber from AmberMarshallArt! I am 24 years old and an artist from Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, UK.

Having progressed through a Foundation course in Art & Design, I followed my passion for Fine Art and earned a first-class honours degree from the University of Hertfordshire. (I was actually told by a tutor before enrolling for my level 6 final year that I wasn’t “good enough” to achieve a first, but I worked so hard and proved them wrong which I am extremely proud of!)

I consider myself to be a versatile artist, working mainly with paint and coloured pencil but loving experimenting with collage, printing and photography.

At the core of my artistic approach is the belief that each painting possesses an underlying rhythm, much the same as a song or dance. I draw inspiration from my active involvement in squash and racketball, where I proudly hold the title of ‘Ladies National Racketball Champion’ for the third consecutive year and ‘British Open Racketball Champion 2024’. This connection from my art into my personal life allows me to create abstract art using dynamic and expressive movements, envisioning the racketball court as my canvas and the racket as my paintbrush.

I would describe myself as a quiet person, who prefers to listen in big groups, but comes alive in small numbers. I have learnt so many things about myself in the last couple of years – to value my own time, say no to things if it does not suit me because other people will do the same and appreciate the things and people that make me happy. I would say I value moments of solitude, finding solace in my favourite spot—snuggled up in bed, indulging in some TV time when my social battery is low!

I’ve showcased my art in various group exhibitions, including those at Hertford Regional College (Ware),  Waltham Cross Pavilion, and Courtyard Arts (Hertford). I exhibited my final university works at the University of Hertfordshire Final Degree Show (Hatfield) and the UH Graduate Exhibition ‘Border Line’ at Truman Brewery (Brick Lane, London).

My university dissertation delved into the significance of art education in schools, a cause close to my heart due to personal experiences with skepticism about pursuing art as a career.

From a young age, I always carried a pencil and paper, sketching teachers at my brother’s parents’ evenings— a talent that often left my parents stifling giggles at the uncanny likenesses.