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….about Christopher Lowell: Renaissance man.
Christopher is an historic trailblazer of the how-to décor and lifestyle format which began in the late 90’s. He proved to TV Networks that the genre, combined with inspiration, sketch-comedy and story arcs was viable on a national, commercial level. It opened the doors for home channels like HGTV to emulate his formula. But Christopher’s rigorous artistic career began as an exhibiting concert pianist, painter and sculpture through the 80’s. Then as an award wining theatrical set, costume and lighting expert dazzling critics with his captivating production designs. This led to commercials, TV and film prompting him to open his advertizing production agency servicing primarily female-centric companies like Matrex Essentials, Revlon and Paul Mitchell. In 1996 he then began development of “Christopher Lowell project,” culminating with his first groundbreaking series that debuted in 2001 on Discovery Channel called Interior Motives. Then followed The Christopher Lowell Show, It’s Christopher, Wall-to-wall, and Work That Room for the Fine Living Channel. His popularity led to appearances on The View, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Carson Daily, Regis & Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel and more. Then Chris Katan played him on Saturday Night Live. This initiated cameos on iconic shows like True Blood, The Simpson’s and The Sopranos. His ability to inspire and entertain was further solidified when US News & World Report dubbed him the nation’s “Doctor Of Design,” while his educational method, The 7-Layers of Design was getting full endorsement by Oprah’s team. Lowell was also the first Show Creator, Executive producer, Writer and Star in the category. His efforts in front and behind the camera garnered him a national Emmy and 6 more consecutive Emmy nominations. To date, his company has produced over 1,200 hours of network television and 200 plus hours of DVD and now web production. Christopher also acts as marketing and creative head of his branding and licensing division. His full-service in-house team often outputs all product development, packaging, in-store imaging and supporting multi-media educational vehicles. Currently his products and campaigns appear in over 3,500 plus retail stores nationwide to include: Joann’s (fabrics, notions and patterns), Office Depot (office and organizational products) Smith+ Noble (window treatments), Fayette Renaissance/Portico, (bed and bath) and a web-only paint line called Color Courage. Publishing wise, Christopher has personally penned 6 best-selling books on home, lifestyle, organization and in-home entertaining. He’s currently working on his next book, Rethinking the American Home, Reinvent your home--reinvent a contented life!, while his new original series Ask Christopher appears weekly on his web sight www.christopherlowell.com . Beyond residential Christopher also works in commercial design. His flagship boutique hotel “The Shade,” in Manhattan Beach, CA., continues to attract Hollywood A-listers. Celebs like Brad Pitt and George Clooney often make it their home away from home escape. Christopher is also consultant and adviser to various companies like Century 21, Costco and organizations like The World Market Center, Los Vegas, forecasting consumer and retail trends. For consumers and fans, he lectures on “The power of personal creativity.” His theatrical presentations play to audiences, nationwide. His philanthropic efforts, to better communities and inspire people to reinvent in hard times, keeps him lending his voice and talents where it can make a difference. Christopher is represented globally by Beanstalk. He recently re-located to Santa Fe, New Mexico. There he shoots his current Ask Christopher web series while getting ready to open his new design development and forecasting lab.
September 20, 2011