K. Howell (1977-    )

She has lived in California, Washington and Virginia.  Her early interest in art came from her mother and grandmother who had both studied art and one time or another but never pursued it as a career.  Her first major show was while still in high school at the San Diego Museum of Art.  After graduation, she studied fine art at Pasadena City College.  Then, she attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.  She works predominantly in acrylic, pencils and  oils paints.  She has exhibited at the San Diego Museum of Art and at several art shows in the Pasadena and Los Angeles areaa.  Her influences include Salvador Dali, M. C. Escher, Ed Hopper, Olivia, J. C. Leyendecker, Frank Franzetta, James Ensor, and Vincent Van Gogh.

Education

1992-1996 Fallbrook Union High School, Fallbrook, California

· High School Diploma

· General education with an emphasis in fine art

· Awards and Honors:  , Principals Honor Roll, Bank of America Achievement Award for Art, and 2 years of AP Studio Art.

1995-1996 Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California

· Drawing and art history

1996-1999 Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California

· Studio art, illustration, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, and photography.

· Honors at Entrance, and Deans Honor Roll

1999-2003 Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California

· BFA with honors in illustration

· Drawing, painting, graphics, science, and art history

Art Exhibits