The Red Curtain Oil on Board 900 x 900mm

Rain Cloud Over Woodhill Oil on Board 900 x 900mm

Room by the Sea Oil on Board 900 x 900mm

Stephen Howard is known for his contemporary landscapes, yet he seldom depicts a single place.  He takes objects out of their original context and reinterprets them in a way which questions reality, rather than reflecting it, lending a delicately surreal air to his work. Like the extraordinary length of time it takes Howard to create a painting, each work needs to be visually absorbed over time.  It is only then that the enigmatic qualities of his works emerge. Howard’s art captures the spirit of a place, leaving a lasting emotional impression upon the viewer.