Bold color and texture are what comes to mind with Virginia Howell’s work. Her use of the palette knife has become a trademark characteristic of her southwest landscapes. She believes that the use of a limited color palette brings special harmony and simplicity to each painting.

After many years raising a family in El Paso, Virginia and her family moved to her family ranch. Life in the country has brought many new inspirations and opportunities to Virginia now that she is devoting all her time to painting.

Virginia is a member of Oil Painter’s of America, American Impressionist Society, American Plains Artists, San Angelo Art Club, Die Kunstler von Fredericksburg and a charter member of the Alazan Artists of El Paso.