GUEST BOOK - Greg Howden

ENTRIES / LINKS from Artists, Sculptors, Marble, Wood carvers, Stonemasons, Printmakers etc. from all over the world.

Entry to the interactive guestbook has been closed "sadly" due to misuse.

SALVAGED BACK UP FOR OLD GUEST BOOK ENTRIES FOLLOWS:

Ron ronmp3(at)gmail.com
Location Moscow Tuesday, 10. January 2006 15:08 It must be a lot of work. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us.

Dan geeru(at)gmail.com
Location: Denver Monday, 12. December 2005 10:06 This site is very good, i will recomend it to my friends and partners.

Annie Howden howdenart(at)ccwebster.net
Location:End of the Oregon Trail Sunday, 30. October 2005 16:05 Just another Howden in the arts, and wanted to comment on the strong style and colors used in your work. A pleasure to view. I will check in periodically to see new works.
My best,Annie - Website: http://www.howdenart.com

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Greg Howden Tuesday, 27. September 2005 10:25 Greg Howden's recent solo Exhibition: Oils on Canvas - "Ecstacy"

16th of November to 3rd of December 2005 12 to 6.30 pm Weds to Sat at: http://www.tilt.com.au

TILT Contemporary Art Gallery, manfred@tilt.com.au / 107 Station St. Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, 3156, Australia
Phone (03) 9758 0976 or Fax (03) 9754 2773 (Posted by Greg) See Tilt web Link on left. (Home icon)

“Greg Howden’s large oils present a beautiful lone female form in an abstract patterned field. The elegant treatment and composition of the clothed or nude figure recalls a century old tradition, reminiscent of an age of past enlightenment, Art Deco, 1920’s pictorialism and sculptural form. However, the modern abstract backdrops in these fine paintings serve to emphasize their innocence by current standards. Furthermore the large scale, and modest poses leave us in no doubt that we are revisiting a sensibility of refinement, care and consideration lost in most contemporary art and culture. Though sensuous, there is but only a modest hint of the risqué which often accompanies figure based art. Yet these works pose their own challenge to the viewer. By the contrast of opposites, as we gaze on these exquisite works, we can't help but feel quite acutely what has been lost and gained in a century of liberalized mores, and romantic realignment.”.........Dr. Manfred Krautschneider

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Greg Howden Location:Melbourne Australia Tuesday, 27. September 2005 04:11 This Guestbook has been restored and is now working 100% Some entries were lost unfortunately.If your entry was lost please feel free to add it again.
If you wish to leave a link to a site (house symbol) please ensure it is specific and relevant to the visual arts and not an unrelated commercial promotion.--- I can edit anything on request.

Ben bensworld74(at)blueyonder.co.uk Location:Basildon, Essex, England Monday, 13. December 2004 18:58
Hello, great site! Please feel free to visit mine. Ben :)
Website: http://www.bensworld.homestead.com

Tarot Location tarot(at)tarot.orgFrance Wednesday, 24. November 2004 07:59 I like the page, i m tirage du tarot thank for tarologie
:)) Just wanted to say nice website and cant wait to hear back from you.

Regan Nail rn(at)reagannail.com Location: Spokane Saturday, 27. December 2003 08:46 Great site, keep up the good work!

Valentin Russinov vrart(at)abv.bg Monday, 10. November 2003 09:38 I`m sculptor form Bulgaria I`would like
to find art boker who salle my artworks
My phone is +35998832257Best Regards Valentin
Website:http://rart.hit.bg

Danette peace14(at)aoel.com Location:NYC Tuesday, 8. July 2003 22:58 I am supposed to find some good, simple, guest book system for a site at work. This book of yours looks good. A lot to read here, need more to look at though. Thanks.
--- "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons." T. S. Elliot

Harry Callan duffy(at)montanas.com Monday, 23. June 2003 08:32 First posted Sunday, 22. June 2003 19:51You might like this quote... and if you do, visit my site. Thanks.I wish more people felt that photography
was an adventure the same as life itself
and felt that their individual feelings
were worth expressing. To me, that makes photography more exciting. Harry Callahan

B. Croft han7han(at)aol.com Location:Billings MT First posted Monday, 12. May 2003 02:31 When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer
by Walt Whitman
When I heard the learn'd astronomer,
When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me,
When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,
When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,
How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,
Till rising and gliding out I wander'd off by myself,
In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time,
Look'd up in perfect silence at the stars.-- i jsut wanted to paste this in here. hope ok.. thanks ...

Sally O : : salgeo(at)alphalink.com.au
Location: Melbourne
Tuesday, 10. December 2002 11:48 Write a comment Send E-mail
Hi Greg,Had a lovely visit to your site. You are really gifted. I loved the bronze figures. I also love your work with the inter-twining of all the colours. We wish you well with all the talent you have. Sally O xxx

Helen White Location:
Mt Eliza Victoria Friday, 13. September 2002 19:53 Write a comment Send E-mail
Hello Greg
I have enjoyed looking around your Web Site. Work is great especiialy the digital work. I also liked the inclusion of the Impressionist style landscapes but would like to see them up close. I am not able to show my students which is a shame (teenage boys would be uncontrollable). Keep up the good work Thanks for the update

8/17/01 9:41:12 PM
Your name : Jim Howden
Email Address : jimhowden(at)bigfoot.com

8/12/01 8:53:27 PM
Your name : Paul Howden
Email Address : Palche55@aol.com
Comments : How interesting. I am an artist of sorts. Creative in the food industry field as well as oil painting, china painting, ceramic deoration. I have not reached any fame but I am glad there is another "Howden" who has. Good luck!
Search words used? : Howden
You are from : Garden Grove. California near Disneyland

7/27/01 11:28:28 AM
Your name : Jane deLange
Email Address : jdel(at)mindspring.com
Comments : There are artistic Howdens..My grandmother,Jean Howden went to McGill inCanada to stydy architecture but received no degree as in those McGill didn't grant degrees to women. The Howdens were the artistic ancestors and have been in Canada since about 1800.
How did you find this Site? : Looking for Howden ancestors
Search words used? : Howden
You are from : Montreal,eighth generation

5/26/01 1:17:09 AM
Your name : Lianne Judd
Email Address : larnnilarnne(at)hotmail.com
Web Address : N/A
Comments : i love your work, it's so creative and clever!
How did you find this Site? : excellent!
Search words used? : Printmakers
Your interests/studies are : digital imaging and painting. also film. i am doing research on contemporary Australian printmakers for uni. but i am finding printmaking queit interesting. thanks for the info on your sight.
You are from : Necastle, NSW

5/1/01 10:51:40 AM
Your name : Jan Shepherd McKee
Email Address : jshepherd(at)eng.uwo.ca
Web Address : (Try a search current address not known)
Comments : I found your site through world papermakers. I am just now finding the time to look around.
How did you find this Site? : World printmakers.com
Search words used? : It was e-mailed to me by a friend
Your interests/studies are : I am a printmaker and papermaker. Also the only Artist-in-Residence in Canada in a Faculty of Engineering Science. I work with engineers and teach Technical Communication, Ethics, and Law to Engineers. I have been in the faculty for 13 years and maintain my own studio outside of the University Campus where I make paper, Lino cuts, etchings and Lithographs (stone lithography: the old way).
You are from : London, Ontario, Canada

2/5/01 6:06:46 AM
Your name : Ash
Email Address : twizm69(at)hotmail.com
Web Address : nope dont have one
Comments : Greg, i love your art work! i truely do hope that you do get your fair share in Australian history, not only becuae you are multi-talented, but also because the things oyu make are beautiful. and true beauty in this world is rare.How did you find this Site? : looking for sculptors, because i am doing an essay on sculptors
Search words used? : sculptors
Your interests/studies are : School, im too young yet!!
You are from : Gold Coast, Australia

11/21/00 3:16:15 PM
Your name : greg bergmann
Email Address : bergmannart(at)home.com
Web Address : http://www.bergmannart.com
Comments : from one greg to another i thought your work was exquisite {probably still is} and particularily enjoyed the digital paintings.if you get a chance check out my work at the above site i just finished a life sized mermaid.thanks again.greg bergmann
How did you find this Site? : fransisco's links
Your interests/studies are : stone sculpture, bronze sculpture , mosaic stone sculpture
You are from : san diego california

10/15/00 4:33:47 AM
Your name : Jim Howden
Email Address : jimhowden(at)one.net.au
How did you find this Site? : Looking for Howdens
Search words used? : Howden
You are from : Adelaide, South Australia

9/12/00 5:02:42 PM
Your name : paul howden
Email Address : wordswort(at)wordsworth-l.freeserve.co.uk
Comments : great pictures would love to see them up close
How did you find this Site? : looking for relatives
Search words used? : howden
Your interests/studies are : art music football golf
You are from : watford in england

8/19/00 2:49:00 AM
Your name : John Markevich
Email Address : jmarkevich(at)iopener.net
Web Address : www.markevich.com/sculpture/index.html
Comments : I like your paintings very much!
How did you find this Site? : On Phillip Wankier Guestbook
Search words used? : Wood Sculptors on Yahoo
Your interests/studies are : I do abstract wood sculptures in English Yew wood.
You are from : San Francisco, California U.S.A.

8/3/00 6:33:06 PM
Your name : scott
Email Address : cybermason(at)ukonline.co.uk
Web Address : http://www.totalstone.8m.com
Comments : you have some great skills, i think your figurines are of top quality...if you ever get time please visit and sign my guestbook..thanks
How did you find this Site? : surfing
Search words used? : stonemasonry
Your interests/studies are : i have worked in the stonemasonry industry for about 13 years, my brother and i had a business for seven years, this came to an end when my brothers wife died, but i still work as a stonemason from my house, and have done for about 6 months but still enjoy it totally...
You are from : South Wales,United Kingdom

7/22/00 8:52:12 PM
Your name : Francisco Sotomayor (Marble Carver)
Email Address : Franciscoarts(at)aol.com
Web Address : www.franciscosfineart.com
Comments : Hello Greg,
Nice to see other artist doing quality work, I appreciate the beauty and skills you put into the nude female figures in your oil paintings and digital images. Keep up the good work,
Francisco...

5/28/00 11:27:13 PM
Your name : Philip Wankier
Email Address : wphilip(at)bossig.com
Web Address : (Try a search current address not known)
Comments : Very nice work, Greg. I especially like the digital prints and figures with flowers. You might like my female figures and torso's on my sculpture site.
How did you find this Site? : On another website, of John Andelin, sculptor (Marble Carver)
Your interests/studies are : Drawing, sculpting, painting
You are from : Eastern Washington state, USA

4/12/00 7:32:58 AM
Your name : Greg Howden
Email Address : At theWeb page link below:
Web page : http://www.greghowden.com/model.htm
Comments : Suitable local artist's life model, modeling work required,Upwey, Melbourne, Dandenongs, Australia
Contact the Artist Greg H 9754-6527

3/26/00 7:40:15 PM
Your name : Paul Howden
Email Address : Pal5263(at)aol.com
Comments : This is the first Howden I know of who has any noterity in fine art. My wife studied fine art at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. I have done some amature oils but they are nothing compared to yours.
How did you find this Site? : Through a genelogy site
Your interests/studies are : I am a retired professional chef.
You are from : nd in California

3/19/00 6:42:03 AM
Comments : Reply to Kate Barlow (Art Student)

Dear Greg,

I'm an Art student and am required to submit an assignment on practising Artists. Your site is one of the most impressive I have been able to find. I like your work. Can you tell me how your art developed and why you became interested in the figure? Are there any particular artists that have influenced or inspired you? Any insight that you would care to provide would be really helpful for my research.

Thanks for your time,
Your faithfully,
Kate Barlow

Hi Kate,

I first became interested in the figure when I studied Sculpture. I don't think that I have been influenced by any one particular artist, however one of my favourite artists is Norman Lindsay http://www.dot.net.au/~frankl/NormanSite.html
Also one of my Sculpture Lecturers at RMIT "Ernesto Murgo" was very encouraging. Ernesto now lives in NSW and rang me before Christmas to say hello. I have not heard from him for many years. He knew that I would still be working on my art more than 20 years up the track.

I think that my work or style developed over the years with my interest in Printmaking, Photography, Painting, Sculpture and
Computer graphics. All these art forms relate to one another in a "learning curve which never ceases". Every time I create a new artwork it becomes a new element of research. I endeavour to make the work as visually stimulating as possible. I use what I have learnt from in previous work and experiment with new ideas (I have also learnt from my mistakes: If I make something that does not quite work, then I ask myself why?

My interest in computer graphics has helped me develop a unique approach to colour composition. This is evident in my Oil paintings as well as my digital prints. I am totally fascinated by the human figure. I always start by photographing the model. I find that most of the shots make the figure look awkward and a smaller percentage of shots have the grace and form that I use in my artwork. This is normal and the reason why I take lots of pictures. However as I have become more experienced (and with aid of a turntable for the model) I have found the percentage of successful shots is on the increase. (The learning curve). Sometime in the future I would like to construct a life size figurative bronze. All the Oils-Printmaking-Photography I create are considered to be contributing 2D studies that will help me to design this work over a period of time.

At the moment I am working on some new Oil paintings and I am starting to interrelate the background colours into the figure or visa-versa. Similar to my digital prints) I am using new colour combinations -This is a new development and I am very pleased with the results so far.

I hope this helps with your studies would also be grateful if you would
recommend my Cyberspace gallery to others.

Best wishes,
Greg.

3/6/00 8:11:26 AM
Your name : Robert Oblak
Email Address : Robert.Oblak.(at)Bigpond.com.au  Practice in Upwey

1/6/00 4:22:44 AM
Your name : Philippe SANGUINETTI
Email Address : sanguinetty(at)hotmail.com
Web Address : .........
Comments : It is hot with womens and colors.
How did you find this Site? : good
Search words used? : plastics arts
Your interests/studies are : Plastics Arts, Paris
You are from : France but i studie in Slovakia, I will be in April in Australia

8/10/99 8:17:15 AM
Comments : ART STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

REPLY TO: Art student
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 22:48:08 +1000
From:
Mr Greg Howden
Organization:
Greg Howden - Australian Artist To:
ART STUDENT: DEAN MITSIS
References: 1

Thanks Dean, Question and Answer follows:
>
> Hi Greg,
> I am an Australian VUT Art student and I?m currently studying ?Artists
> in Society?. I am required to find an Australian Artist and ask them
> certain questions, so I thought the Internet might come in handy.
> Of all the Australian artists that I searched through, I found your site
> and art work to be some of the most interesting. It would be greatly
> appreciated if you could answer a few questions for me?
>
> *Do you think that art is valued in society?

Yes, but only by some. How many people do you know with original Artworks in their home (There are many arts and crafts that are inexpensive)-- Perhaps you could try Emailing the national gallery to find out what proportion of the population actually visit a large public (free) gallery.

> *Do you think that you are valued in society as an artist?

Yes, but only by people that are interested or fascinated by the work or the ability to create something they would have difficulty in making themselves.

> *Do you believe there is a place for fine art?

Without question. Look at the past. How you remember an ancient or past culture is reflected in it's artifacts. Many skills of the past have been lost from Hieroglyphics to Frescos to Marble carving to Fine engraving. The patronage set-up was different. Studios of the past often had commercial support from their social environment: The religion or church, the state or the wealthy. The Maestro's would take on apprentices in their studios. High level skills would often last for many generations only to be eventually lost by a changing society.

> *Do you have anything to offer society these days when there is so much visual stimulus available (like TV and radio)?

If you watch a really good film, you might watch it again and again, chances are you will tire of it eventually. A good Painting or Artwork will not be restricted in this way even though it is a static medium, it's appeal should be timeless.

> *Do you think fine artists should work in advertising/media nowadays?

Some Graphic Artists are "fine artists" others can adapt, some choose the more "noble" profession, unfortunately they usually don't get paid as well.

> *Do you assume there is a spiritual role for art anymore?

There always has been and will be for those who wish to make this connection.

> *Does the government seem to value artists and the work of artists
> anymore?

For some time in parts of Europe when you build a commercial building a certain part of the budget must be dedicated to the purchase of Artworks. Policies like this help. Grants are very limited and often go to "name" artist's who need it the least. I seldom agree with grants for individuals but would rather see money being directed to forums such as community galleries so that more original artwork can be seen by the public. Commercial galleries are forced to charge large commissions in order to survive as a business. For most artists, taking their work to a commercial gallery means going on a long waiting list and been told to have at least 25 framed works. Non profit Community Galleries could help to alleviate this problem.

> *Are artists given enough recognition these days?

No. Fine Art Work should be a highly valued asset in any culture. More promotion is required and more resources need to be
directed so that artists can be seen by more of the public. The Internet is a new forum for publication of artwork. For my own part I have published some of my work on the net as a "free Art Gallery" for people to look at and enjoy, however having a web site can be as useful as being in the phone book. The message being if you like what you see and hear then pass it on.
Copy and paste my link if you like to interested parties:

http://www.greghowden.com

I hope this helps and wish you well. Regards Greg

 
> Thank you for your time and keep up the excellent work.
>
> Sincerely,
> Art Student, DEAN MITSIS

8/3/99 8:24:57 AM
Your name : John: relationship- brother.
Email Address :
Web Address :
Comments : Super good site.
How did you find this Site? : easy.
You are from : home

6/8/99 7:06:16 AM
Your name : ronny
Email Address :ronny(at)chameleonsmart.com   
Comments : just testing seems to work perfectly.
sculpture page downloaded in 3 secs
How did you find this Site? : ummm
Search words used? : ummm
Your interests/studies are : friend
You are from : whoop whoop

BACK TO MAIN HOME PAGE

NEW * ETCHINGS * DIGITAL * THE ARTIST * OIL PAINTINGS * SCULPTURE