Thea

Artist Biography:

Thea is of Greek-American heritage and is of the first generation in her family to be born in the Unites States. Her extensive travel around the world has allowed her to view many works of art and environments. She is the former operator and artist of Thea’s Galleria of New York, and was the Arts Director for a large-scale public art program in Raleigh. She is now the owner and artist of Electric Art Market, LLC and resides in Raleigh with artist and husband Neal Edgerton Howell.

Artist Statement:

My multi-cultural family experiences are at the center of my work. I explore my Greek-American heritage using modern and ancient archetypes, working to bridge a connection between both the odd and mundane aspects of a blended culture. Within this, there is always a strong dichotomy for me between science, psychology, literature, and religion. Often these serve as “adornments” to the subjects of my work, other times they are the main subject from which all other story-telling evolves. My paintings are what I like to call “studies.”

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Neal

Artist Biography:

Neal received his Associates Degree in Graphic Design at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Today, he works with Electric Art Market as an artist creating intricate drawings and also provides high-quality digital photo restoration services. Additionally, he is a Sales Representative for a large company in Raleigh. Neal is a native of North Carolina and resides in Raleigh with his wife and artist Thea Fotiu Howell.

Artist Statement:

I enjoy drawing a variety of subject matter, and am interested in the technical aspect of light and dark and looking at details of objects. Pencil and pen and ink are enjoyable to me and I am attracted to color. It is always interests me to translate color into gray tones. I am compelled to draw something when I am emotionally connected to the object for various reasons. When drawing people, I often look for the emotion conveyed and a gestural quality I can relate to.

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