Ken Howard

Ken Howard R.A. studied at Hornsey College of Art and the Royal College of Art. He was the official artist in Northern Ireland 1973-80 and became an elected member of the Royal Academy in 1992. Ken is president of the NEAC and a member of the entire major art societies. He has had numerous one-man exhibitions worldwide and his paintings are in many public collections.

Inspired by Light: Painting in Oils: Ken Howard
CODE VD1021

Ken's work has a very special quality and with his strong sense of tone and use of light we see him paint some of his favourite subjects. Working with models, he paints figures in his studio in Cornwall, using the light shining in through the window to stunning effect. Working outdoors, he paints a view of Mousehole Harbour with boats at anchor and Sennen Beach in the evening light, with the sun shining through the windbreaks.

Duration: 60 mins

Vision of Venice in Oils: Ken Howard

CODE VD1034

In this most recent film, Ken once again is inspired by the light, architecture and atmosphere of Venice, this time to paint in oils. We see him painting three views of the Salute, showing the difference in tonal values as the light changes from early morning "contre jour" to late afternoon. He also paints San Giorgio Maggiore, a view looking up the Grand Canal in the evening light and a view of a back canal on a quiet Sunday morning.

Duration: 60 mins

Vision of Venice in Watercolour: Ken Howard
CODE VD1029

Venice, with its architecture, earth colours, figures and atmospheric light has had a great effect on Ken's work for over 30 years. Painting 'contre jour' with the intense light reflecting off water, rooftops or piazza, Ken builds up his watercolours with wash upon wash of transparent colour. Often working on two paintings of the same scene, his subjects include St Marks Square, the Salute, Campo S. Angelo and the fish market.

Duration: 60 mins