Richard Howe
Richard Howe was a long time Miramichi artist. Very little has been written about this wonderful painter. Mostly he painted outdoors. As a plein-air painter he could be seen around the region recording land and seascapes on-site. His art style was very much after the impressionists.
This site is an attempt to give him the recognition he deserves, and to start a log of his work. We are hoping over time, as this site gains some recognition, to record as many of his paintings as possible and to display them here for all to see.
If you, or someone you know, has paintings by Richard Howe we would like to get a high quality photograph of them. To make this record as accurate as possible we would like to record as much of the following information that is available about each painting.
Location of the Painting: (example: French Fort Cove - Miramichi)
Size of the painting: (example: 16" x 20" without the frame)
When the artwork was painted (exampe: August 1978)
Photo of the artwork: ( without the frame if possible - .jpg file in good or high quality)
Title of the artwork, if any: (Example: Fishing on the Miramichi )
Permission to include the information and the photo on this site
We will give full credit to the individual supplying photos and details of the art painted by Mr. Howe when it is added to the gallery of this site.
Hopefully, we will start to get a catalogue of his work in one place.
We are also looking for stories or information about Mr. Howe as well. His education, travelling, family gathering etc. Photos of him would would also be much appreciated.
If you think you can help then go to the CONTACT page on this site and complete the form so that we can contact you .
Terry Matthews
Whitney, NB
Richard Howe Obiturary 1988
The unexpected death of Richard Thomas Hedley HOWE, of Nordin, occurred Friday evening, January 8th, 1988 at Miramichi Hospital, Newcastle. He was considered the Dean of Miramichi painters. Born in Nordin 75 years ago, he was a son of the late Hedley and Catherine [MacKNIGHT] HOWE. He was honoured by St. Thomas University at their Fall Convocation held in Chatham on Oct. 19, 1985 when he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
Mr. HOWE was a member and former elder of St. Marks United Church, Douglastown. He was a member of the Maritime Art Association, the Highland Society and the Miramichi Historical Society. There is some additional information on this Association HERE.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred GLASS [Jane], of Rhode Island, USA, and Mrs. Charles WALSH [Mina], of Ferry Road; one nephew and several nieces.
The body rested at Bells Funeral Home, Newcastle. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at St. Marks United Church conducted by Rev. Harold Kingston. Mrs. Edith Black and the church choir provided the music.
Pallbearers were: George LOGGIE, Royce SIMPSON, Joe DRUET, Robert McKNIGHT, Joe McKNIGHT and Mark MacDONALD.
Entombment was in the Miramichi Cemetery vault. Interment will be in the spring at St. Marks United Church Cemetery.
Source: Northumberland News - January 13, 1988
