Steven Howard Artist

In the gallery we certainly get some interesting characters, from those that just want a greetings card to those that only purchase originals. Then we get those people that don't understand the difference and don't want to listen and learn. An original is the only one in the world and created by the artist, who has spent many hours in not just painting but also researching the subject beforehand. A limited edition is produced from the original. A photograph or scan is produced and a digital image is then used to create giclée prints. You can view all originals, limited editions and open editions direct from the website here or visit the gallery at Trentham. Kiosk 1, Trentham Retail Village, Stone Road. ST48AX

When you have nothing to say or nothing that inspires you, you just ponder and think. I paint with emotion and feelings, and it frustrates me when people visit my gallery and say "No, nothing in here!" They literally spend 10 to 20 seconds looking at one wall. Here's my rant, people that start talking about other artists whilst supposedly admiring my work. "Oh did you see that artists exhibition at such a place, he's very talented, I'd love a painting of his!" WHAT!!! How rude! Insensitive beyong belief. If you're visiting a gallery that showcases paintings from one artist then you should admire and keep opinions to yourself. If you have a genuine question relating to the artwork or products on display then those questions will be answered. Rant over! I hope this helps in changing the actions of those insensitive people and hope they take on-board the time and effort in producing an original to then showcase those faithfully reproduced pr...

It was in the Summer of 2023 that I noticed my vision began to deteriorate. Each day my eyesight became blurry and I just thought I needed to rest. In late August of 2023 I woke up with eyes blistering and pain to the right eye, my partner suggested I go to the doctor. The drive to the health clinic was a bit scary, my vision began to worsen in particular my right eye. I was not seeing clear lines and everything was converging to the left. I was sent to the emergency eye clinic in Stoke-on-Trent uhnm.nhs UHNM where I was treated for conjunctivitis, it was not conjunctivitis! After a week or so and medication that just didn't work I was admitted for more investigations. Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) was the diagnosis. It's the sudden blockage of the central Retinal Artery, resulting in Retinal hypoperfusion, rapidly progressive cellular damage and vision loss. It has been a struggle and I've had to adapt. Painting has been slow and tedious but I will get there with...

  Sorry it's so long! It has been a while since my last blog but I've been busy in the gallery creating new originals, helping out with frame fixings to placing limited editions to showcase. We had an event month for our exclusive members in August which resulted in a great turnout and our members saved 15% on their purchases. I recently started pet portraits again after a long time and has proved to be very popular. I just hope they don't all turn up a week before Christmas wanting portraits lol, I really need to put a cut off date for olders for Christmas. That cut off date will be 1st December 2025. So if you want your pooch captured in colour, please reserve your place. A4 pet portraits are £150 includes mount and frame. A3 Pet Portraits are £300 includes mount and frame. Here's some examples: So if you're looking to book your slot? Pop into the gallery: Steven Howard Gallery Unit 70, Trentham Retail Shopping Village, Stone Road. ST48AX

You’d never know it by looking at me. You’ll never know that today, just getting out of bed was a victory. The smile I gave at the store was the only one I had in me. My forced facial expression, my clothes, my routine - I’m still breaking. Because grief doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like forced laughter. Like perfectly turned out. Like showing up, nodding politely, and answering, “I’m doing okay,” when I’m really not. I wear the mask to protect myself. To keep from making people uncomfortable. To keep from breaking down in the middle of a meeting, a dinner, a day. But underneath? I'm screaming. I'm trying my best to hold it together with threadbare hope and sheer willpower. I'm carrying the weight of the person I lost in everything I do - quietly, invisibly, relentlessly. So, if I seem short today, or quiet, or like I'm “not myself"... If I cancel plans or I don’t answer your text... If I smile but it doesn't quite reach my eyes......

 At Steven Howard Gallery they are showcasing quite a few additional pieces in August and their exclusive members are getting discounts of up to 15% when applying a promo code at checkout. (Minimum spend £240 applies). Click image to subscribe To become a member simply subscribe and they'll send you the most recent newsletter link with their monthly offer.