The ART OF FRANK HOWELL
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1997
Frank Howell's paintings dazzle the viewer with their luminous colors and haunting images. A unique chronicler of the native people and natural beauty of the Southwest, Howell pulls us into a spiritually charged world resonant with multiple meanings. Whether he’s painting a pair of hands, a bird in flight, or the face of an old woman, Howell can look upon the familiar and see something no one else sees. His sense of wonder and his passion make his often solitary figures enormously expressive; they inhabit a physically spare but spiritually rich universe that Howell reveals through his extraordinary artistry.
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“Michael French’s accompanying biographical text is informative, delivering insight into Howell’s life and how it shaped him into a celebrated painter. But the real treasure here is in Howell’s own comments about his paintings.”—Santa Fe New Mexican |
This is such a lovely, precious book! I honestly wasn't familiar with the artist until I started researching art depicting Native Indians...and I found Howell's style to be quite endearing...with a unique "folksy" charm...somewhat simplistic...almost childlike, at times...yet, such a sensitive portrayal of our indigenous people! |
This stunning overview of Frank Howell's work includes full-color reproductions of almost eighty paintings, many exclusive to this collection, as well as black-and-white photographs of the artist at work. Michael French's account of Howell's personal and professional development, based on extensive interviews, offers intriguing insights into the man behind the work. |
Michael R. French graduated from Stanford University where he was an English major, focusing on creative writing, and studied under Wallace Stegner. He received a Master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He later served in the United States Army before marrying Patricia Goodkind, an educator and entrepreneur, and starting a family.
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