By Elwood Howell
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract limited edition print by Elwood Howell features a cool, unique palette. Shapes that resemble thick foliage form a loose horizon line, with deep blue, violet, green, and specks of pink forming the bottom area of the piece. Above is a muted color that transitions out toward the edges to form the aesthetic of a glowing blue sky.
An edition of 100, the limited edition giclee it is printed on canvas, and framed in a warm silver floater frame ready to hang. Limited Edition prints are printed with pigment ink on a Premium Fine Art Matte Canvas and designed to meet museum longevity requirements and ensure consistency. The artist's signature and edition number will be added to the giclee electronically when created. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity containing all information and retail price. Also, this framed giclee ships for free. Other floater frame options are available in silver, black, gold, and walnut. For additional sizes and alternate frame options or rolled, please contact us.
Artist Statement and CV:
Of his work, artist Elwood Howell says, "The greater body of my work is primary landscapes and seascapes of an imaginary nature created in the studio. Most works have a generally high horizon as a focal point to lure ones eye into the simple composition. The large area below the horizon down to the base of the canvas gives the viewer's eye freedom to roam the surface. This space gives the painting life much as soil nourishes the very roots of a tree. The imagery at the horizon gives a focal point and the expanse above serves as atmosphere to set the mood. This has been a format I have used for over forty years and it still intrigues me. In the process of correlating the colors, values and markings, with the fore mentioned ink, paint, charcoal, pencil and even by sanding, a visual conversation begins between the painting and the painter. Thus, by adjusting again and again, from hints given by previously applied paint, sometimes even an abrupt and complete change over the earlier endeavors is commanded. The discourse will probably continue forward, just as communications sometimes do with people, for new thoughts can hoover about and over time a need is created for further deliberation. Thus some "completed" works have required changes years later. Sometimes discussions, of whatever nature, never seem to be finished. When painting is viewed down the road, by another person, maybe they, too, will encounter a visual voice, which probably will be of a totally different nature than has been envisioned. However, and hopefully, at that time some connection will take root and a soul will be nourished.”
Awards
• Honorable Mention, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY (2003)
• Best Abstract, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY (1982)
• David G. Lyon Award, New England Exhibition, Silvermine Guild, New Canaan, CT (1982)
• Shared 1st prize, Parrish Art Museum Annual, Southampton, NY (1981)
• Reader's Digest Award, 31"t New England Exhibition, Silvermine Guild, New Canaan, CT (1981)
• 1st Prize, VII Long Island Painters, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY (1975)
• Judges Award, 22nd Annual Exhibit, Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, NY (1975)
• Award of excellence, 20th Annual Exhibit, Heckscher Museum, Huntington, NY (1975)
• 2nd Place, Artist Guild of Chicago & Artist Guild Purchase Award, Annual Watercolor Show (1974)
• Merit Award. Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibition (1973)
• Williams Bartels Prize, 74th Chicago and Vicinity Show, The Art Institute of Chicago, IL (1973)
• Honorable Mention and Metropolitan Structure Award, New Horizons Exhibit, Chicago, IL (1973)
• William Fleming Purchase Award 4th International Mat-Media Exhibition of Dickinson State College, ND (1973)
• Purchase Award, Springfield Old Capital Art...
Category
2010s Abstract Arkansas