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Morning in the Park - pastel landscape painting by Clint Howard

The Lifecycle of a Painting, Part 1

May 29, 2026

Art doesn't appear out of nowhere. It grows and develops. This is the lifecycle of a painting. The Beginning: Experience Art is born from experience. This is what makes art different from simply drawing or painting. You can draw to practice your skills, or paint…

Stillness in the High Country - a pastel landscape painting by Clint Howard

Clint Howard Now Represented by Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery in Sheridan, Wyoming

April 16, 2026

I’m happy to share another meaningful milestone in my work. I am now represented by Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery in Sheridan, Wyoming, a gallery that has already played an important role in my recent exhibition history. At the end of 2025, my pastel painting Elevated…

What it’s like to win a major art competition

February 23, 2026

Two words: Exciting. Humbling. Not too long ago I got an email with this subject line: "Winner Notification, 27th Annual Pastel 100." I actually didn't open it right away. I had received similar emails before for Honorable Mention awards in past Pastel 100 competitions. I…

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Artists: Don’t Get Scammed!

January 9, 2026

Scam messages targeting artists are increasing. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself with a free artist-focused guide.

A New Way to Bring Art Home: Introducing My Online Gift Shop

December 16, 2025

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…

Fraser River 2 - pastel landscape painting by Clint Howard

Clint Howard Now Represented by Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana

December 16, 2025

I’m excited to share some good news. My work is now represented by Cassens Fine Art Gallery in Hamilton, Montana. This is one of those moments that feels both grounding and energizing at the same time. Grounding because Cassens Fine Art is deeply connected to…

Clint Howard's Timberline Range Pastel Set from J. Luda Pastels

Introducing: Timberline Range

October 31, 2025

A new pastel set curated by Clint Howard in collaboration with J. Luda Colors Some moments in an artist’s journey feel like quiet milestones, like pausing mid-trail to look back and see how far you’ve climbed. This is one of those moments for me. I’m…

The Lifecycle of a Painting, Part 1

Clint Howard Now Represented by Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery in Sheridan, Wyoming

What it’s like to win a major art competition

Artists: Don’t Get Scammed!

A New Way to Bring Art Home: Introducing My Online Gift Shop

Clint Howard Now Represented by Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana

Introducing: Timberline Range

From Riverbank to Living Room: How Nature Art Creates Calm

Collecting Pastel Paintings: What Makes Them Unique

Breathing Room: Creating Distance in Paintings with Atmospheric Perspective

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