... is a contemporary impressionistic painter. Her artwork is a blend of impressionism and realism. "My Caribbean origins tend to show in my paintings especially when I work with indigenous compositions". Another form of art which she works with is the creation of Retablos. "As a native Puerto Rican I enjoy expressing my honest interpretation of the unique traditional folk art of Santeros (saint-makers) by creating Retablos (religious folk art paintings on wood and tin)".
Solo Exhibitions:
2007 "Aquarella", Chesapeake City, MD
2004 "Ports of Call", Chesapeake City Town Hall Gallery, MD
2003 "Spirit and Vision", Northeast Art Center, MD
2003 "Paintings of Arango-Howshall, Pocono Cinema & Gallery, E. Stroudsburg, PA
2000 "Culturas", Madelon Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, PA
1996 "Images", The Green Cafe Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
1995 "Generations", Madelon Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, PA
2004 "Ports of Call", Chesapeake City Town Hall Gallery, MD
2003 "Spirit and Vision", Northeast Art Center, MD
2003 "Paintings of Arango-Howshall, Pocono Cinema & Gallery, E. Stroudsburg, PA
2000 "Culturas", Madelon Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, PA
1996 "Images", The Green Cafe Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
1995 "Generations", Madelon Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, PA
Liz Arango-Howshall
Arango-Howshall currently resides and works in Maryland. She has been exhibiting her work since 1993 throughout Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and Maryland. Her work is collected privately throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
She creates unique and original contemporary paintings in oils,acrylics, Alkyds, ink,watercolors and pastels. She works with a variety of supports (canvas, paper, tin and wood) as well as subject matter. "The world is the inspiration for my art...my ideas flow from the beauty of nature and diverse cultures".
Group Shows:
-- Puerto Rican Artists, Galeria Gotay, San Juan, PR
-- Invitational Salon Exhibition of Small Works, Kutztown, PA
-- Studio 432, The 2006 Annual Artists' Open Studio Tour
-- State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, Wye Oak Artists' Project Traveling Exhibit
-- Cecil County Arts Council 12th Annual Juried Exhibition, Elkton, MD
-- Making An Entrance Art Project: "Opening Doors to the Future", Columbia Festival of Arts, MD
-- Invitational Salon Exhibition of Small Works, Kutztown, PA
-- Studio 432, The 2006 Annual Artists' Open Studio Tour
-- State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, Wye Oak Artists' Project Traveling Exhibit
-- Cecil County Arts Council 12th Annual Juried Exhibition, Elkton, MD
-- Making An Entrance Art Project: "Opening Doors to the Future", Columbia Festival of Arts, MD
Lectures and Presentations:
2000: "The Art of Acrylic Painting" presentation to the Pocono Art Group, PA
2008: "PanPastels", demonstration at The Art Rooms, Havre de Grace, MD.
2008: "New Open Golden Acrylics" demonstration at The Art Rooms, MD.
2008: "PanPastels", demonstration at The Art Rooms, Havre de Grace, MD.
2008: "New Open Golden Acrylics" demonstration at The Art Rooms, MD.
1995 The Pocono Post, "Exhibition spans two lifetimes", by Shawn Hessinger.
1999 Published work includes recorded CD cover for "Angel Eyes".
2000 The Stroud Courier, Arts & Entertaiment, National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, by Lori Palmer.
2003 Artwork featured for December on the ArtQuest 2003 calendar.
1999 Published work includes recorded CD cover for "Angel Eyes".
2000 The Stroud Courier, Arts & Entertaiment, National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, by Lori Palmer.
2003 Artwork featured for December on the ArtQuest 2003 calendar.
Upcoming Exhibits:
About The Maryland's Wye Oak Artists Project:
During May of 2004 Maryland Artists were invited to enter into agreement with the State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, to salvage pieces of wood from Maryland's Wye
Oak tree. I was one of many individuals who traveled to the birthplace of the Wye Oak in Wye Mills State Park to salvage a branch of the Wye Oak. As a painter I felt compelled to commemorate this great giant that had become Maryland's symbol by painting unique eastern shore landscapes without destroying the integrity of the branch.
I created a total of eight paintings (see samples of two of the eight paintings done on the Wye Oak below). Out of the eight pieces two pieces are left and available for purchase. each piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
During May of 2004 Maryland Artists were invited to enter into agreement with the State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, to salvage pieces of wood from Maryland's Wye
Oak tree. I was one of many individuals who traveled to the birthplace of the Wye Oak in Wye Mills State Park to salvage a branch of the Wye Oak. As a painter I felt compelled to commemorate this great giant that had become Maryland's symbol by painting unique eastern shore landscapes without destroying the integrity of the branch.
I created a total of eight paintings (see samples of two of the eight paintings done on the Wye Oak below). Out of the eight pieces two pieces are left and available for purchase. each piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Her diversity is evident in her art work which extends from traditional to the delicate form of Gyotaku (Japanese art form of fish impressions).
Published Work:
Memberships: Cecil County Arts Council, Elkton, MD
www.cecilcountyartscouncil.org
National Art Materials Trade Association
www.namta.org
Carroll County Arts Council, Westminster, MD
www.Carr.org/arts
www.cecilcountyartscouncil.org
National Art Materials Trade Association
www.namta.org
Carroll County Arts Council, Westminster, MD
www.Carr.org/arts
For more information or for artwork pricing, please contact us at:
The Cecil County Women's Republican Club purchased one of my art pieces created on the
Maryland Wye Oak and I had the great pleasure to personally present it to the Honorable
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor of Maryland on Friday, June 23, 2006. As an artist I must say
that this event, and having one of my creations presented to the Governor, was very special
for me, and is a great honor. I want to thank author, Chan Cosans and visual artist,
Kris Crable for their support.
Maryland Wye Oak and I had the great pleasure to personally present it to the Honorable
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor of Maryland on Friday, June 23, 2006. As an artist I must say
that this event, and having one of my creations presented to the Governor, was very special
for me, and is a great honor. I want to thank author, Chan Cosans and visual artist,
Kris Crable for their support.
Visual artist Liz Arango Howshall of Havre de Grace, presenting her artwork on Maryland's Wye Oak to The Honorable Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor of Maryland, at the Wellwood, in Charlestown.
The Art Rooms - Art Lessons for Adults and Children
Art classes are offered weekly!
Color and Composition:
Learn the art of setting up a still life composition and
painting it on canvas or paper using your choice
of paint (Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor)
The Color Journal:
Learn to color wash your drawings (watercolor & color pencils) in your
personal journal.
The Difference Between Acrylic, Oil, Alkyd and Watercolor:
Learn the difference between these mediums and how to use them. By the end of the course you will have a completed landscape on canvas!
Learn the art of setting up a still life composition and
painting it on canvas or paper using your choice
of paint (Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor)
The Color Journal:
Learn to color wash your drawings (watercolor & color pencils) in your
personal journal.
The Difference Between Acrylic, Oil, Alkyd and Watercolor:
Learn the difference between these mediums and how to use them. By the end of the course you will have a completed landscape on canvas!
Workshop space is limited. For pricing information, availability or to schedule a workshop please contact Liz at hdgartists@comcast.net
The Art Rooms Summer Art Workshops for Youngsters and Weekly Art Classes:
Weekly one-on-one classes & group classes are held for ages 6 to 17. For schedule and fees please contact the artist.
Weekly one-on-one classes & group classes are held for ages 6 to 17. For schedule and fees please contact the artist.
Art Rooms Summer Art Workshop Students - 2009
We'll keep you posted. Please check again soon!
The artist is a member of Arts by the Bay Gallery,500-B Warren St., Havre de Grace, MD. 410-939-1811 or hdgmainstreet@verizon.net
Fine Art Prints and Cards by Liz Howshall can be purchased at:
ArtUnion Gallery, 214 N. Union Ave., 410-939-9342
Arts by the Bay Gallery, 500B Warren St., 410-939-1818
Simply Grand Events, 456 Franklin St., 410-939-6129
Photography Fine Art Prints & Cards by Paul Howshall can be purchased at:
Simply Grand Events, 456 Franklin St., 410-939-6129
The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies, 119 N. Washington St., 410-939-6424
ArtUnion Gallery, 214 N. Union Ave., 410-939-9342
Arts by the Bay Gallery, 500B Warren St., 410-939-1818
Simply Grand Events, 456 Franklin St., 410-939-6129
Photography Fine Art Prints & Cards by Paul Howshall can be purchased at:
Simply Grand Events, 456 Franklin St., 410-939-6129
The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies, 119 N. Washington St., 410-939-6424