Commission Artist

Kent Howard
Painter – Acrylic on Canvas

Welcome to my portfolio – a collection of paintings I’ve created over the years.
To the left, you’ll find snapshots of the colourful life I’ve been fortunate to live.

I was born in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in a family of five – my parents, my older brother and sister, and me. My life has been filled with many beautiful memories. In my late twenties, I spent about four years in Australia, which became my second home during that time.

Today, I’m happily married to my strong and beautiful wife, Amy, and I’m incredibly proud to be the father of our talented daughter, Christyl – the light of my life. We now live in the small town of Madoc, Ontario, near the peaceful Moira Lake, where I spend as much time as I can outdoors, enjoying nature.

For the past 23 years, I’ve dedicated myself to a career as a Creative Director in graphic design and marketing. It’s amazing how life unfolds – I’ve been drawn to art from a young age. Whether it was pencil drawings or airbrushing in high school, creativity was always at the core of who I was. Later in life, I began working with paint on canvas, and that passion has only deepened over time.

Painting has become more meaningful to me than ever. I’ve come to truly appreciate what a gift artistic talent is. It’s a part of who I am – a God-given ability that I’m grateful to share with the world.

Nature, pine trees, and rustic landscapes are at the heart of my lifestyle. I love spending time boating on Ontario’s beautiful lakes and taking scenic drives along winding country roads. I tend to notice the small things—details most might overlook—and that attention to detail shows up in everything I do.

Woodworking is another passion of mine. I enjoy working with my hands and mind to create custom rustic pieces, whether it’s building live edge countertops, handcrafted doors, or tackling the occasional renovation project. I definitely like to stay busy.

When it comes to painting, landscapes and wildlife are currently my main focus. I primarily work with acrylic on canvas and love the process of transforming a client’s memory into a lasting piece of art. The most rewarding part of my journey as a painter is seeing the emotional reaction when someone first sees their finished painting.

I’m still growing as an artist, continuing to study light, shadow, and perspective. My ultimate dream is to paint full time and leave behind a legacy of artwork for my loved ones to treasure for years to come.

Do you have a painting in mind? Let me bring it to life for you.

Whether it’s a special memory, a favourite landscape, or something you’ve only imagined, I’d be honoured to turn your vision into a lasting work of art.

Contact me here

Canada
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec