Austin Howlett
austinhowlettart.bsky.social
Austin Howlett
@austinhowlettart.bsky.social
I am a professional artist specializing in surreal figurative oil painting, living in New Mexico. My primary series of work called Terra Human explores human emotions through their connection with nature.
Just want to do a little post celebrating having made over 70 Terra Human paintings since starting this series in 2016! My 71st Terra Human piece is finished and ready to be photographed and I am currently working on 72 which should be a doozy
#surrealart #artimprovement #artprogress #glowup #art
February 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Just a little look back at this daunting project that I made for @abendgallery.com in 2021
“Reflected Soul” was such a challenge piece from start to finish but I can’t even describe the feeling of accomplishment I felt once it was complete! #oilpainting #birdpainting #surrealart #fineart #gallery
February 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
My painting from 2021 “Mutuality” with it’s beautiful color palette 🎨

Prints are available on my website ✅
#art #oilpainting #fineart #naturepainting #newmexicoart #landscapepainting #oilpainter
February 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“Our Gentle Hands” from start to finish this piece really took me by surprise. I honestly didn’t expect THIS beautiful of a result when I started but I was so so happy that my hard work and patience payed off.
Prints are available from @likemindedart
#surrealart #fineart #handpainting #oilpainting
February 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Looking back at my painting “Diminutive” from the 2022 LA Art show with @abendgallery.com 🪶
It’s so nice to zoom in and see all those details I included in this 5”x5” painting
#art #oilpainting #animalart #fineart #artist #fineartist #oilpainter
February 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Light After Dark” a piece from my first solo show in 2022
Available from @abendgallery.com

#art #oilpainting #surrealart #figurepainting #figurativeart
January 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“With her eyes wide open and vulnerable, she takes in all that our world has to offer refusing the flinch at its horrifying beauty.”

It’s not always easy for any of us to keep our eyes open and heads up when the world feel bleak but we do it anyways because of our love for one another ❤️
December 11, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Hey friends, what’s your experience with posting artwork that contains nudity on Bluesky so far?
I’ve had so many issues from instagram when posting this piece EVEN with it censored like so.
Using this post as an experiment I suppose 🤔
#blueskyart #blueskyartist #oilpainter
December 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
As always I am incredibly thankful for being able to do what I love every day. And beyond that I’m so thankful for the unwavering support that my friends and family have given me over the years. Nobody gets where they are without love and support and I am certainly no different 😊
#artist #thankful
November 28, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Witness to the Unknown” with its vibrant color palette 🎨 available from Abend Gallery
Such a tricky painting, the auroras were definitely the most challenging part 😅
#oilpainting #artist #paintpalette #smallart
November 22, 2024 at 9:20 PM
I am super excited to say that my painting Sanctuary" has been chosen as a finalist in the 17th International ARC Salon Competition!
This is such a big international competition and I'll be anxiously awaiting the announcement of the winners in January!
#surrealart #oilpainting #artwork #artportrait
November 22, 2024 at 12:11 AM
This is my first post to Bluesky 😊
Thought I would share my painting “Sower of Seeds” along with its vibrant color palette 🎨
This meaningful and dynamic piece is available directly from me, please feel free to reach out if it interests you 😊 #art #oilpainting #surrealart
November 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM