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#FINDHOWARD LOCATION 9 Saturday 19th September 2015

Short Stories & Anecdotes

It’s #FINDHOWARD weekend!

Howard is off on his painting travels to the central Highlands; having found the perfect location for his next painting, the stunning  Loch Earn.

He will be painting on Saturday  19th September, from 11am – 2pm on the banks of the Loch, outside the former Drummond Hotel and would love to see you if you’re in the area. He’s happy to have a  chat and answer any questions you may have.

You could also enter this weeks ‪#‎FINDHOWARD‬ clues and competition with The Press and Journal, Aberdeen.

It is also an opportunity to see Howard being filmed on location for the video to be used by Activ Canvas at the Scottish Home Show and the “Painting in Fresh Air “Exhibition on the 28th Oct at The Marcliffe at Pitfodels for The Archie Foundation ‪#‎DigitalArtGallery‬.

If you intend to go out and about to #FINDHOWARD  and spot him and his distinctive red jacket, share a photo on social media with #FINDHOWARD and automatically get entered into a prize draw. Howard will also have a limited number of ‘Archie’ goodie bags to give away, containing  the new Mackie’s of Scotland chocolate range.

This the ninth of twelve locations where Howard will be painting to help, ‘The Archie Foundation’ and their campaign to raise enough funds for the proposed digital art gallery at RACH (Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital).

TO LEARN MORE & DONATE TO THE “DIGITAL ART GALLERY” FOR ARCHIE FOUNDATION FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
https://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/archiefoundation/findhoward

If you would like to bag the nearest Geo Cache while you’re in the area look no further than : http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC36ZC5_spooky_st-fillans but also remember to ask Howard for his unique TravelBug code!

written by H.J.K

A beautiful sunset on the West Coast of Scotland.

A Retrospective Exhibition at The Butterworth Gallery

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As part of the North east Open Studios (NEOS) running from the 12th – 21st September, The Butterworth Gallery, in Ballogie, near Aboyne is showcasing a selection of Howard’s work, spanning nearly forty years as an artist in the North East of Scotland.

The work displayed is diverse in nature, some pieces are uncharacteristic of the usual ‘Butterworth’ style which can normally be described as ’emotional realism’. Included in the exhibition are some fun pencil sketches, a few abstract canvases, examples of commissioned pieces and also some  unseen works;  which as a complete package help to paint the picture of the true artist within. A person who is not afraid to try new techniques, tackle different subject matter or paint to the remit of an occasion. He is happy to express himself on canvas using colour to convey his emotions and is able to see the humour in art . His abstract pieces still hold the lure of a landscape, but in a free and bold manner, unlike any other paintings on display.

For Howard becoming an Artist was a lifestyle choice;  he moved away from a successful career in the corporate world, which left him feeling unfulfilled and with the support of his family made the conscious decision to choose the artistic path full-time. Howard’s composition, style, technique and quality of work, is a testament to his exacting standards and he continues to give great pleasure to both his loyal patrons and new admirers alike.

The Butterworth Gallery

Opening hours during NEOS:

Thursday – Monday inclusive 11am – 5pm

The Butterworth Gallery is also on Facebook 

written by H.J.K