Elli VIII Meghan Howland Throughout all of it

Throughout all of it

mixed media sculpture: epoxy clay

I paint to commune with others and allow them entrance into my interiority

Her dreamlike figures are at one with their lush surroundings and they bring to life a compelling world of fleeting beauty

constantly changing in the reflection of the present

Elli VIII Meghan Howland Throughout all of itOil on wood 16 x 20 in. 2022 "My work is a celebration of the unique identities that pepper our contemporary society. I was trained to paint portraits with a very classic approach, the emphasis being on composition, technical skills, and achieving a strong likeness. However, through the development of my own voice as an artist, I've come to use portraits as a means of forming relationships with and connecting to the individuals that I paint. My