Over the years, I’ve heard the same thing again and again from people who connect with my work. They love the paintings, but not everyone is in a place to collect original art right now. Some want something smaller. Some want something practical. Some just want to live with the work in a different way.
That’s why I’m excited to share my new online gift shop, a place where my artwork lives beyond the original pastel paintings. You can explore the shop here: https://clint-howard-fine-art.pixels.com/
This shop offers a wide range of art prints and functional items that let you bring landscape art into your everyday life, whether that’s on your wall, your couch, or even your phone.
What You’ll Find in the Shop
The shop includes high quality reproductions of my artwork in several formats, each with its own personality and use.
Giclée Fine Art Prints
Giclée prints are archival inkjet prints made on fine art paper. They are designed to capture the color, detail, and atmosphere of the original painting as closely as possible. These are a great option if you want something that feels traditional and frame-ready without the investment of an original piece.
Metal Prints
Metal prints offer a modern, clean look. The image is infused directly into coated aluminum, resulting in vibrant color and a sleek presentation. These work especially well in contemporary spaces, offices, or rooms with lots of light.
Canvas Prints
Canvas prints have a softer, painterly feel. The texture of the canvas adds warmth, and they are ready to hang without framing. This option is popular for living rooms and larger wall spaces.
Wood Wall Art
Wood prints bring a natural, organic quality to the artwork. The grain of the wood interacts subtly with the image, which pairs beautifully with landscape subjects. These pieces feel especially at home in cabins, mountain homes, and rustic spaces.
Everyday Art Items
Beyond wall art, the shop includes items designed to be used and enjoyed daily. Tote bags, throw pillows, phone cases, greeting cards, and more allow the artwork to become part of everyday routines. These items also make thoughtful gifts for people who love nature, art, and meaningful objects.
Original Art vs Prints and Gift Items
This is a question I get often: should I buy original art or prints and reproductions? And the answer depends on what you’re looking for.
The Experience of Original Art
Original pastel paintings are one of a kind. They carry the surface texture, the pigment, and the direct hand of the artist. Owning an original is about collecting something that exists nowhere else. It is an investment, both emotionally and financially, since original art often grows in value, and it often becomes a long-term part of a home or collection that you might choose to pass down to future generations.
The Value of Prints and Art Products
Prints and gift items offer accessibility. They allow more people to live with the artwork in a way that fits their space, lifestyle, and budget. They are perfect for first-time buyers, gifts, or spaces where an original may not be practical.
Prints also allow flexibility. You can choose size, surface, and format. You can move them easily. You can use them in places like kitchens, offices, or guest rooms where you might hesitate to hang an original.
Neither option replaces the other. They serve different purposes, and both are valid ways to connect with art.
Why I Chose to Offer a Gift Shop
I believe art should be lived with, not just admired from a distance. Offering prints and functional items lets the work reach people in different seasons of life. Some collectors start with a print and later move into originals. Others simply want a piece of art that brings calm into their space without needing to think too hard about it.
The gift shop makes that possible. It’s also a way to share landscape art with people who might not consider themselves art collectors at all. Sometimes a tote bag or greeting card is the beginning of that relationship.
A Thoughtful Way to Give Art
If you’re looking for a gift that feels personal, art prints and art-based items offer something lasting. They are not disposable. They carry a sense of place and intention. Whether it’s a canvas print for a new home, a set of cards for someone who loves the outdoors, or a phone case that brings a bit of calm into daily life, these pieces are meant to be used and enjoyed.
Explore the Shop
You can browse the full collection of prints and gift items here: https://clint-howard-fine-art.pixels.com/
Whether you’re looking to start collecting, add something new to your space, or give a meaningful gift, I hope you find something that resonates. And if you ever want to talk about originals, commissions, or the story behind a piece, I’m always glad to have that conversation.
