Hey! I'm Amber.
I'm the human behind Amber Share Design. I’m a multi-passionate artist living and adventuring in the beautiful lakes region of Maine. I draw inspiration from my adventures hiking, camping, paddleboarding, and exploring natural landscapes to create vibrant illustrations that celebrate a connection to nature and the joy (and sometimes type 2 fun) of outdoor experiences.
I’m best known for Subpar Parks, my series of illustrations that juxtapose the beauty of parks around the US and the world with the one-star reviews people leave online for them (yes, they’re real!). What started out as a passion project quickly evolved into a product line, and in 2021, I turned Subpar Parks into a New York Times bestselling book! I immediately got to work on a sequel, and Subpar Planet finally came out in October of 2024. My work has been featured in O Magazine, Real Simple, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, the LA Times, the New York Times, Outside.com, Climbing.com, Buzzfeed, Atlas Obscura, and more.
When I’m not working on my latest punny card design or a new stained glass piece, I’m probably deep-diving into a new hobby, tending to my ever-growing collection of indoor plants or my veggie garden, or out somewhere surrounded by trees with no cell phone service.
Awards and Press
American Graphic Design Awards 2019: Branding and Identity Design, Brochure Design
American Graphic Design Awards 2018: Branding and Identity Design, Brochure Design
Good Type, Volume 1: Published Artist
An Illustrated Guide to Mean Things People Say About National Parks, Atlas Obscura
Subpar Parks Turns One-Star National Park Reviews Into Art, Climbing.com
These One-Star Reviews Of National Parks Were Turned Into Pure Art And I'm Gasping For Air, Buzzfeed
Collabs I've Loved
Deneen Pottery
Deneen Pottery and I worked together to create this limited double-release. My Mountain / Desert river design was made into two mugs to take advantage of its rotational design - the teal option sold out in 2 days!
Rumpl Blankets
Rumpl and I initially teamed up on just one blanket as an April Fools release, and it was so popular, we worked together again to release 3 different blankets featuring some of my most popular Subpar Parks designs.
Subpar Pale Ale
For two years, New Belgium Brewing and I collaborated on a custom beer, Subpar Pale Ale, to celebrate Earth Day, National Wildlife Week, and support the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Friends of the Smokies, and the National Wildlife Federation.
