October 2010 at the FEG: David Howells

Bottom of the Garden

David Howells was born in Leicester, England and immigrated to Nova Scotia at a young age. David studied fine arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., and graphic design in Middleton, N.S. where he graduated as Class Valedictorian. His work first gained public exposure in 1982 with Zwicker's Gallery in Halifax, N.S.

In his early twenties, breaking away from high realism and photorealism, David discovered a new technique and approach to his art. His palette became more colourful and his style more free. In 1986, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, where his work was exhibited in various leading Canadian galleries including two in Yorkville. He has exhibited in numerous galleries in England, the USA and Canada.

Painter, David Howells

For nearly a decade David participated successfully in the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. His art has been exhibited at the O'Keefe Centre in Toronto and is in many private, university and corporate collections in Britain, Europe, Australia, the United States and Canada. In 1996 David's work placed first in the oil painting category at the Allen Town Art Show in Buffalo, New York. Some major commissioned works have included murals, book illustrations and stone lithos. He has also taught courses and guest lectured at the University of Toronto. Posters of some of David's work have been marketed globally by Canadian Art Prints. Limited Editions and Original Prints have been marketed across North America by Scene Canada.

Currently a permanent resident of St. Croix, Nova Scotia, David has traveled extensively in nearly forty countries. This broad range of exposure and his love of nature are evident in his paintings.

Harvesting the Reeds

An interview with David was aired by Eastlink Television on their program ‘Eastlink Magazine’ in fall 2007 and again in May 2008.

This can be viewed on David's website: www.davidhowellspaintings.com

Publications:

- ‘Art Impressions Magazine - A Realistic Approach to Art in Canada’, Winter 1986/87

- Progressive Editions catalogues, ‘Fine Art’, beginning in 1995 (for several years)

- Featured (full page) in the 2002-2003 volume of Magaziní Artís Biennial Guide.

- His work is featured (two full pages) in the book ‘Planet Earth, Planet Artí’, released March 1st, 2010 as a fundraiser for Friends of the Earth International.

- David's work was included in the ‘Who’s Who in Visual Artí’ Vol. 2010-2011 (German and English editions).

- ‘Landscape Paintings by David Howells’ was his first self-published book, released in 2009

- His work will be included in the book ‘Nova Scotia's Contemporary Artists Volume 2’, to be released this December.