HOWARD ROSE

Howard Rose graduated from the School of Visual Arts, NYC, and did graduate studies at C.W. Post, and the New School in NYC. Since 1974, he was Head Product Designer for a major leatherwear company in Santa Monica. In 1980 he started his own graphics and Product Design company on Long Island. In 1989, Howard saw the paintings of a western painter named John Nieto. The amazing colors and large sized paintings of American Indians caught his eye and he hasn’t looked back since.

Howard has studied with artists like Alfred Chadbourn, Charles Sovek, Matt Smith and Ovanes Berberian. He had his first art studio in Roslyn NY for 18 years where he taught and specialized in landscapes. The beaches of Long Island became his favorite subjects including the dunes, waves and skies found in some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

He teaches oil painting classes in multiple venues on Long Island, including the Art League of Long Island, National Art League and runs classes at his studio in Syosset, Long Island. Howard runs many varied workshops including: Color mixing, IPhone photography, Design & Perspective and an intensive Calligraphy and Penmanship course.

His articles and instruction techniques have been published in various magazines, including The Artist’s and American Artist Magazine. He runs annual plein air workshops in Tuscany, Paris, Venice and many locations on the East Coast.

GALLERIES: The Artists Study in Southampton, Trapani Art Gallery in Manhasset, LI and galleries in Connecticut and Naples, Florida.

"Composition is first. A few strokes can make a painting if the foundation is strong. Take risks. Painting can be fun."

Website: www.howardroseworkshops.com