Ellen Howard is a California resident for 20 years but grew up outside of Boston surrounded by relatives who were artists. After earning a B.S. in Business and a minor in Art History from Syracuse University, she then began her career in finance and venture capital. It wasn’t until her two children were older that she returned to her love of art and art history. In 2010, she was introduced to plein air painting and started taking classes and attending workshops.
Ellen works primarily in oils, studying landscape and marine subjects on location. Thus allowing her to be outdoors, taking in the nuances, beauty and diversity of Northern California. True enjoyment comes from painting the marshlands and highlighting areas along the Pacific Coast, capturing the light as it spreads across a scene.
“I strive for my paintings to engage the viewer and evoke a sense of connection, create a stillness that transports the onlooker to a tranquil space. Each painting is unique and an expression of that mood or energy expressed at that time.” —Ellen Howard
Ellen Howard: Open Studio in the Gallery. April 19th, 1 to 4 PM.
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Coastal Beauty
Oil on panel, 6″ x 8″. Painting only: $550.
Framed in a No. 1.6—1 1/2″ with silver waxed sight edge. Walnut with Silver Gray stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $800.
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Evening’s Warmth
Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $950.
Framed in a No. 26 CV with 18kt gilt sight edge. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,250.
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Come Dream With Me
2024. Oil on panel, 20″ x 20″. Painting only: $3,000.
No. 1—2 1/2″ in walnut with clear finish. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $3,500.
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Purple Haze
Oil on panel, 8″ x 16″. Painting only: $1,500.
No. 320 CV—3″ in walnut with Nut Brown stain. 23kt gilt slip. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $2,200.
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New Beginnings
Oil on panel, 12″ x 12″. Painting only: $1,450.
Framed in a No. 26 CV—3″ with 23kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,950.
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Beach Goers
Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″. Painting only: $900.
Framed in a No. 1.3 BC—2″ in quartersawn white oak with Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
Painting framed as shown: $1,250.
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