Many of you who know the work of gifted artist, Marian Howard remarked you had never met her and wondered if she was just one person.  Pictured here is Marian and her personable art rep that you all know, John Davis who recently visited with us in the gallery.  Marian’s  images you love so well reflect African motifs of peoples of color as well as mixed media works and landscaping.  Ms. Howard expresses her love of humanity and nature and truly paints from her soul.  Her Artist Statement says it best:

“I’ve been a visual water-color artist for more than 43 years, always giving my best, trying to give my patrons high quality, professionalism and great emphasis on originality, while taking pride in preserving my integrity.

In my work, I give dignity and honor.

From the Southern exposure of my people in their everyday existence, to the roots of their African heritage, in their eyes tell a story of the past and present, of great joy and pain, with love in their hearts and always with a willingness to forgive.

I hope my work has been able to touch your soul, give you a sense of joy and pleasure, and enhance your life.

Painting has given me the greatest of satisfaction in being able to take a sheet of watercolor paper, paint, and brush to create a piece of “Art”, for Art’s sake.  I will continue to create and dare to be different.  For art has no color, it’s about what touches your soul…”