At first glance, the work of American artist Catherine Howe resembles 17th-century still lifes. It’s true that the New York native draws on paintings by Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, but a range of influences such as postwar Abstract Expressionism, Rococo and Baroque art are at play, and what initially appears as the typical still-life subjects — flowers or food — melts away upon closer inspection. Howe's abstract paintings are a study of the process of painting — the rush of shimmering colors, energetic brushstrokes, and mediums, which are often acrylics, beeswax and copper leaf, are the stars of the show.
Howe was born in Buffalo in 1959. She earned her MFA in painting from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her first exhibit took place in 1987 at White Columns in New York City, a nonprofit space for up-and-coming artists to showcase their work. At this time, Howe was still living in Buffalo and serving as a curator at the Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. In 1989, she moved to New York City and took on a role as associate director of White Columns, which she held until 1995. During her time at White Columns, Howe started garnering attention for her novel style and use of material.
Howe has since then exhibited throughout the United States, as well as at international exhibitions in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Munich. Her paintings have been featured in publications like Art in America, the New York Times and Artforum. She is a New York Academy of Art professor and served as Chair of the Department of Critical Studies until 2021.
Howe currently splits her time between her home in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. She continues to exhibit around the United States.
On 1stDibs, find original Catherine Howe paintings, prints, mixed media works and other art.
Still life, Reverse Mylar Painting, Catherine Howe, Blue Composition (1)
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Reverse Mylar Painting, 'Blue Composition (1),' 2017 by Catherine Howe. Molding paste, oil and acrylic mediums on polyester sheeting, 40 x 30 in. / White Frame: 46 x 40.25 in. Howe's...
Mylar, Oil, Acrylic
$8,500
Gold leaf, Mixed Media, Still Life Painting, Catherine Howe, Opal Painting(gold)
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
'Opal Painting (gold)' 2018 by Catherine Howe. Fluorescent & mica pigments in acrylic mediums, 24K gold leaf gilded on canvas, 30 x 30 in.. This painting features Howe's signature ab...
Gold Leaf
Gestural, Metal Leaf painting 'Luminous Painting (hot pinks)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Luminous Painting (hot pinks)' 2022 by Catherine Howe. Pigments, acrylic, white and copper leaf, and glass micro-beads on canvas, 48 x 60 in. T...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 3'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold Mica Painting (Flower Float No. 3)' 2023 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, and whi...
Foil
Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 2'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold/Silver Mica Painting (Flower Float no. 2)' 2024 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Gestural, Mixed Media painting 'Iridescent Pearl Painting (Ariel)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Iridescent Pearl Painting (Ariel)' 2023 by Catherine Howe. Acrylic mediums, interference and mineral pigments ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Still life, Reverse Mylar Painting, Catherine Howe 'Blue Composition (2)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Reverse Mylar Painting, 'Blue Composition (2),' 2017 by Catherine Howe. Oil and acrylic mediums on polyester sheeting, 40 x 30 in. / White Frame: 46 x 40.25 in. Howe's reverse-paint...
Mylar, Oil, Acrylic
Still life, Mica Pigment Painting, Catherine Howe, Zig Zag
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
“Zig Zag” by Catherine Howe, 2016. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. Howe's abstracted still life florals are painted with a matte white gess...
Mica
Still life, Mica Pigment Painting, Catherine Howe, Tulip
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
'Tulip' by Catherine Howe, 2015. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 40 x 30 inches. In gold, silver and white. Howe's abstracted still life florals are painte...
Canvas, Resin, Acrylic, Mica
Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 1'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold/Silver Mica Painting (Flower Float no. 1)' 2024 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Yellow Rose
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
Yellow rose (for friendship) in crystal vase - still life is featured in this small scale mixed media oil painting that is 10 x 10 inches. Oil on mylar ove...
Mylar, Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
Face: Emerald
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
The face of a young woman is featured in this oil painting on mylar, mounted on panel that is 12 x 12 inches. Professionally framed in burnished gold leaf over wood with an outer dim...
Mylar, Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
$2,025
H 36 in W 36 in
Peachy Petal - Expressive Abstract Floral Painting with Soft Neutral Blooms
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant paintings that celebra...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$475
H 14 in W 14 in
Local Blooms - Framed Abstract Colorful Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$370
H 12 in W 10 in
Abundance of Summer - Abstract Colorful Floral Still Life Mixed Media Artwork
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 38 in
Double Trouble - Two Red Guitars Original Music Instrument Painting on Canvas
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Smith combines his own photographic material with drawings and other fragments of narrative imagery onto canvas. He works with several layout combinations before creating a fini...
Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media
$4,200
H 36 in W 36 in
"My Limoge" flower vase on the kitchen table contrasts against house patterns
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
“Never taking anything for granted, I am so grateful to be able to paint every day.” Anne Harney is a representational painter beginning her work from observation and concluding wit...
Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
$475
H 14 in W 14 in
Pink and Blue, His and Hers - Framed Abstract Colorful Floral Still Life Artwork
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$2,125
H 40 in W 30 in
Unbraiding In The Sun - Abstract Expressionist Neutral Beige Floral
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in abstract paintings with a sense of fluidity. Her expressive style emphasizes large flowers, organic shapes and loose brushstrokes i...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$610
H 18 in W 14 in
Air of Romance - Framed Colorful Floral Still Life Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
By Kellie Newsome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks are the specialty of Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome. Her work is characterized by a loose and expressive style emphasizing line struct...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$1,000
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.12 in
George W. Bush gifts Jay Leno a portrait of Jay Leno. Figurative Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series of pieces is the result of an investigation into the use of light as a tool for the representation of reality and image creation. Starting in the 40s, the work of the art...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$590
H 28 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Wine Bottle with Orange, Modern Italian Still Life, Painting on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Wine Bottle with Oranges" is a modern still-life that showcases a kitchen scene of a glass bottle catching the light while a cluster of oranges sits nestled on a surface. The scene exudes an air of sophistication and simplicity, with the bold colors and elegant shapes of the bottle and oranges creating a striking visual composition. Details: Title: Wine Bottle with Oranges Medium: Acrylic on Paper Size: 70x50 cm, (28x20 inches) Year: 2023 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. * Certificate of Authenticity provided. Gio Bellagio...
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Tulip
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
“Tulip” by Catherine Howe, 2014. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 40 x 30 inches. In gold, silver and white. Howe's abstracted still life florals are paint...
Acrylic, Mica
Slinky
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
“Slinky” by Catherine Howe, 2017. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. Working with unique and contemporary materials to create her alchemical m...
Mica