custom art by howe

"Lysne's Night Out"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:58:00 +0000

Lysne happened into my gallery one evening, and while we were talking I snapped a photo of her, which became this painting.

"Venice Morning"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:13:00 +0000

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.

"Pears" (Triptych)

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:09:00 +0000

Each painting is 3ft X 4 ft. The clients and I worked very carefully to achieve perfect color relationships.

"Caffe" (Triptych)

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:01:00 +0000

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.

A Wedding Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:55:00 +0000

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.

"Venice Shadows"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:50:00 +0000

Original oil, 3ft X 6 ft, this couple celebrated their new home by commissioning this painting.

Seattle Skyline

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:45:00 +0000

Original oil, 2 ft. X 7ft., of downtown Seattle viewed from West Seattle. Click to enlarge.

"Dark Forest"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:41:00 +0000

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.

Sailboat

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:36:00 +0000

Original oil, 12" x 16", this couple commemorated their sailing trip around the world with this painting.

Portrait of "Dj"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:33:00 +0000

Original oil, 12" x 16", a mother wanted a painting of her son.

"Corgiville"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:26:00 +0000

Original oil, 16" x 20", this cloud scene contains six hidden corgis. The client was crazy about her corgis.

Pet Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:16:00 +0000

Original oil, 5" x 7". Customer supplied photo, top left. Finished painting, right.

Pet Painting "Roxy"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:07:00 +0000

Original oil, 5" x 7". Customer supplied photo at left, finished paintiing at right.

Pet Painting "Moz in Pickup"

noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Howe) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:45:00 +0000

Original oil, 8" x 10", finished oil painting (left). Customer supplied photo (right). Click image to enlarge.