| New England Snippets Folk Art by Howard Nelson Riley |
| Riley Arts Studio a picture in itself |
When I first "found" Riley Arts it was on a very rainy "Open Studio" day in June.
In spite of the dark, lousy weather, the studio shone brightly, illuminated by the
vibrancy of the paintings inside.
It was busy with active buyers, so I snuck out, vowing to return. Return I did, on
the sunny day you see at left. Howard kindly erected an easel on the porch
where I was able to photograph several works in natural light. One or two were
too large, regrettably, so I used a flash, with mediocre results.
In spite of the dark, lousy weather, the studio shone brightly, illuminated by the
vibrancy of the paintings inside.
It was busy with active buyers, so I snuck out, vowing to return. Return I did, on
the sunny day you see at left. Howard kindly erected an easel on the porch
where I was able to photograph several works in natural light. One or two were
too large, regrettably, so I used a flash, with mediocre results.
Meet the Artist
| A Sampling Of Howard Nelson Riley's Folk Art Paintings |
| Click on paintings to enlarge |
As you can see, frames become
an integral part of Riley's art.
Indeed, many times the frame
leads him to the subject matter
and color scheme.
Sometimes, he is lucky enough to
find an old window sash (see
sunflowers below.) In many of his
"backwoods" images, he attaches
a bit of white birch, giving it that
rustic, old camp feeling.
"Feeling" is what Riley is all about:
his paintings are an extension of
his personal love of nature,
shapes and colors.
an integral part of Riley's art.
Indeed, many times the frame
leads him to the subject matter
and color scheme.
Sometimes, he is lucky enough to
find an old window sash (see
sunflowers below.) In many of his
"backwoods" images, he attaches
a bit of white birch, giving it that
rustic, old camp feeling.
"Feeling" is what Riley is all about:
his paintings are an extension of
his personal love of nature,
shapes and colors.
An aside about cows in the pasture - My daughter
figured out how weathermen work. Outside the radio
station window they have a field with 100 cows. They
count the number of cows lying down, and that's the
percentage for your chance of rain. Works for me.
figured out how weathermen work. Outside the radio
station window they have a field with 100 cows. They
count the number of cows lying down, and that's the
percentage for your chance of rain. Works for me.
And on your right: None of this wonderful folk art would have been possible
without the artist
And, in his own words:
"Art is my third career, or is it the fourth?
I practiced as a Chiropractic physician, worked in human services,
volunteered as an EMT and a firefighter, worked on statewide and national
political campaigns and generally kept very busy over the years.
Now I call my busy Vermont studio and gallery my last career, one from
which I have no plans to ever retire."
Editorial comment: "Never say never!" With Howard's energy and
imagination, nothing would surprise me.
without the artist
And, in his own words:
"Art is my third career, or is it the fourth?
I practiced as a Chiropractic physician, worked in human services,
volunteered as an EMT and a firefighter, worked on statewide and national
political campaigns and generally kept very busy over the years.
Now I call my busy Vermont studio and gallery my last career, one from
which I have no plans to ever retire."
Editorial comment: "Never say never!" With Howard's energy and
imagination, nothing would surprise me.
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Shipping Notice: Some of the shipping charges may seem high, but the
art must be packaged with extra stiffening materials. Some of the
paintings are on wood panels, heavy in themselves. We have made a
calculated guess at the packaged weight. Once ordered, we will pack
the art and get an accurate cost from the shipping company. If it is less
than we estimated, the lower price will be charged to your credit card.
art must be packaged with extra stiffening materials. Some of the
paintings are on wood panels, heavy in themselves. We have made a
calculated guess at the packaged weight. Once ordered, we will pack
the art and get an accurate cost from the shipping company. If it is less
than we estimated, the lower price will be charged to your credit card.
FOLK ART PAINTINGS TO ORDER
If you would like an original painting of
your house or other landscape, please
send a photo and Howard will give you
and estimate for your approval. Use
the "Contact Us" page on this site.
If you would like an original painting of
your house or other landscape, please
send a photo and Howard will give you
and estimate for your approval. Use
the "Contact Us" page on this site.