These "shelters", "blessing boards" and "altars" mark a turning point in Kim's personal work.
With the onset of the Iraq war, Kim creates solace and safety in the mysterious micro world of plants, insects, shells and natural artifacts. The jumble of collaged handmade paper, pressed leaves and intricate graphite drawings are combined with beads, old rusted tin, wood, plaster and paint.
 





Three paneled altars recognizing the fragile environments that exist in a quieter place.
 






 



Animals, plants and insects require protection from global warming and changing environments.






These "houses" or "shelters" playfully reconstruct a safety zone.
  






  Blessing Boards
Over the entrance to your house
or a quiet room, honor nature
within your home.





Illustration


Kim Howard's illustrations are varied in technique and style. Her signature watercolors are richly coloured, patterned, and greatly detailed. A delightful discovery, however, are her exquisite pen and wash works and layered textured surfaces. Kim's art radiates themes of celebration, village life, travel, adventure, and the many facets of nature's beauty in animal and plant life. To view more samples of her unique styles, please contact Kim.