Humbert Howard More Art
Humbert Howard was born in Philadelphia in 1915. He began his studies at Howard University and transferred his senior year to the University of Pennsylvania. He later studied at the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, and at the International Academy of Arts and Letters in Rome, where he was awarded an honorary degree. During the 1930s, Howard participated in the Philadelphia Work Progress Administration’s Art Project (WPA). While there, he painted a landscape that was one of the two selected for the exhibit at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. In 1940, Howard became Director of the Pyramid Club, a prominent African-American cultural center in Philadelphia. He was also a member of the Artists Equity Association, the Peale Club, the Philadelphia Art Alliance and the Pennsylvania Council on the Fine Arts. He also taught painting at the Allens Lane Art Center in Philadelphia. Howard’s work is in numerous public and private collections, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution and Howard University.
1980s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Panel
1980s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Panel
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Tangerines rest on a cobalt blue table, their warm, vibrant tones contrasting against the cool background. Bold brushstrokes add energy, making the fruit appear...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Wood Panel, Oil
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Wood Panel
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Artist Sherri Aldawood presents an impressionist still life of vibrant sunflowers and a few pickings of fruit. The subjects bask in the afternoon light, casting elongated shadows on the surface. "I set up and painted this still life in my backyard using flowers from my garden," shares Sherri. The warm color palette exudes the feeling of comfort that comes with these seasonal blooms.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Linen, Oil, Panel
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Artist Judy Mackey exhibits a glorious display of the United States flag. "Being an expatriate growing up in a foreign country gave me a deep love for our US ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
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Bright yellow sunflowers spill from a folded white paper, creating a striking contrast with the dark background. A glass bottle stands at the back, adding an el...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
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A jewel-toned still life captures the warmth of seasonal celebrations. Ruby-colored candles glow amid fallen blossoms, while rich impressionistic brushstrokes e...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Impressionist Humbert Howard More Art
Oil, Wood Panel
