tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12256802650685488522009-12-18T14:49:25.950-08:00Art to Order by Artist Patrick HowePatrick Howenoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-53387247121271697872008-01-29T15:58:00.000-08:002008-01-29T16:17:12.531-08:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R5-_bvy8kmI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/sTpM9YHdr6A/s1600-h/lysne+copy+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R5-_bvy8kmI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/sTpM9YHdr6A/s400/lysne+copy+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161054181397402210" /></a><br />Lysne happened into my gallery one evening, and while we were talking I snapped a photo of her, which became this painting.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-5338724712127169787?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-25810103761846490772007-11-26T18:13:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:50:20.711-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t9iJulF8I/AAAAAAAAAGk/TRP9CZAkdYM/s1600-h/n-painter.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t9iJulF8I/AAAAAAAAAGk/TRP9CZAkdYM/s400/n-painter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137337825626494914" /></a><br />Original oil, 28" x 40", this out-of-state client requested a horizontal Venice scene. She sent me the fabric samples shown above. The key to really good custom interior art is to use the interior designer's palette in the art, but also include complimenting colors. That way it will 'pop' a little, and not blend into the environment in a bland, homogenous way.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-2581010376184649077?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-67046448078942998412007-11-26T18:09:00.000-08:002007-11-26T18:11:47.257-08:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t8fpulF7I/AAAAAAAAAGc/Rl5361ajsIc/s1600-h/miller+pears.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t8fpulF7I/AAAAAAAAAGc/Rl5361ajsIc/s400/miller+pears.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137336683165194162" /></a><br />Each painting is 3ft X 4 ft. The clients and I worked very carefully to achieve perfect color relationships.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-6704644807894299841?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-82121700264215539762007-11-26T18:01:00.000-08:002007-11-28T17:12:05.912-08:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t7oZulF6I/AAAAAAAAAGU/oI8I2ucTqUo/s1600-h/rick+and+joyce.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t7oZulF6I/AAAAAAAAAGU/oI8I2ucTqUo/s400/rick+and+joyce.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137335733977421730" /></a><br />This large, three panel oil painting of an Italian bakery window, was commissioned to grace the dining room of my client's beautiful remodeled home. Click to enlarge.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-8212170026421553976?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-77637265018417042032007-11-26T17:55:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:51:01.768-08:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t5eZulF4I/AAAAAAAAAGE/Kv5T3dFbIHU/s1600-h/Vernonhouse.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t5eZulF4I/AAAAAAAAAGE/Kv5T3dFbIHU/s400/Vernonhouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137333363155474306" /></a><br />Original oil, 18" x 24", a man's fiance sold the beloved house she grew up in (top right) to move to Seattle to live with him. He surprised and delighted her with this custom painting of her childhood home. Click to enlarge.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-7763726501841704203?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-4359378794500363032007-11-26T17:50:00.001-08:002007-11-29T08:51:51.907-08:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t395ulF3I/AAAAAAAAAF8/AtDhh3qANxk/s1600-h/mikejana.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t395ulF3I/AAAAAAAAAF8/AtDhh3qANxk/s400/mikejana.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137331705298098034" /></a><br />Original oil, 3ft X 6 ft, this couple celebrated their new home by commissioning this painting.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-435937879450036303?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-46642766747300911802007-11-26T17:45:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:48:57.333-08:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t275ulF2I/AAAAAAAAAF0/BvsEASZ8tKM/s1600-h/Seattle+Skyline.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t275ulF2I/AAAAAAAAAF0/BvsEASZ8tKM/s400/Seattle+Skyline.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137330571426731874" /></a><br />Original oil, 2 ft. X 7ft., of downtown Seattle viewed from West Seattle. Click to enlarge.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-4664276674730091180?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-5908481230327180362007-11-26T17:41:00.001-08:002007-11-29T08:49:35.501-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t16JulF1I/AAAAAAAAAFs/fSpU97kRlZc/s1600-h/sue+ries.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t16JulF1I/AAAAAAAAAFs/fSpU97kRlZc/s400/sue+ries.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137329441850333010" /></a><br />Original oil, 18" x 18", this client described very carefully what she wanted. Lots of trees and just a sliver of light. Click to enlarge.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-590848123032718036?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-71281672000258525622007-11-26T17:36:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:52:55.591-08:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t0zpulF0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/rULS5L0d2QI/s1600-h/suzan-michael.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t0zpulF0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/rULS5L0d2QI/s400/suzan-michael.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137328230669555522" /></a><br />Original oil, 12" x 16", this couple commemorated their sailing trip around the world with this painting.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-7128167200025852562?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-64268338098773899122007-11-26T17:33:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:53:25.893-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t0KJulFzI/AAAAAAAAAFc/7F1jb2F2mFY/s1600-h/DJ.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0t0KJulFzI/AAAAAAAAAFc/7F1jb2F2mFY/s400/DJ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137327517704984370" /></a><br />Original oil, 12" x 16", a mother wanted a painting of her son.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-6426833809877389912?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-85961067213914385642007-11-26T17:26:00.001-08:002007-11-29T08:54:15.958-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0tylJulFyI/AAAAAAAAAFU/VZuIQ7sYrKg/s1600-h/corgievilleb.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0tylJulFyI/AAAAAAAAAFU/VZuIQ7sYrKg/s400/corgievilleb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137325782538196770" /></a><br />Original oil, 16" x 20", this cloud scene contains six hidden corgis. The client was crazy about her corgis.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-8596106721391438564?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-79548529765005427882007-11-26T17:16:00.001-08:002007-11-29T08:54:59.789-08:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0twKpulFxI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YhOWDnoy6MA/s1600-h/grover.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0twKpulFxI/AAAAAAAAAFM/YhOWDnoy6MA/s400/grover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137323128248407826" /></a><br />Original oil, 5" x 7". Customer supplied photo, top left. Finished painting, right.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-7954852976500542788?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-28628638918791819402007-11-26T17:07:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:55:42.945-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0tt3JulFwI/AAAAAAAAAFE/Dee02e86gac/s1600-h/roxy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0tt3JulFwI/AAAAAAAAAFE/Dee02e86gac/s400/roxy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137320594217703170" /></a><br />Original oil, 5" x 7". Customer supplied photo at left, finished paintiing at right.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-2862863891879181940?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225680265068548852.post-39589216193966813082007-11-26T16:45:00.000-08:002007-11-29T08:56:31.153-08:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0trjZulFvI/AAAAAAAAAE8/w9OosVCWzuA/s1600-h/moz+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_GdgN7GSXzGk/R0trjZulFvI/AAAAAAAAAE8/w9OosVCWzuA/s400/moz+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137318055892031218" /></a><br />Original oil, 8" x 10", finished oil painting (left). Customer supplied photo (right). Click image to enlarge.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1225680265068548852-3958921619396681308?l=customartbyhowe.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Patrick Howenoreply@blogger.com0