Hey there! I'm Amber

Photo by Madelene Wales

Hi! I’m Amber, the illustrator and designer 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, I’m probably scheming up a new stained glass piece, tending to my ever-growing collection of indoor plants or my veggie garden, or out somewhere surrounded by trees with no cell phone service.

A love of our planet is at the heart of my work, so I try to keep my products as local and as sustainable as possible. My entire product line is made in the US, using US and recycled or recyclable materials wherever possible, and our packaging is as minimal and plastic-free as possible (most of our “plastic” is made from wood cellulose!). And as a proud member of 1% for the Planet, a portion of every purchase gives back to causes that support our incredible parks and the wildlife that call them home. 

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