Behrens, Howard

Artist Howard Behrens had a passion for traveling to tropical locations and painting them using large amounts of paint and a palette knife instead of a brush. His paintings were created in the Expressionist style, and the play of light on his landscapes draw the viewer's focus. Behrens studied art at the University of Maryland, and after obtaining his Masters in painting and illustration, he obtained a position as a government graphic designer. During his vacations he traveled to Italy and across the U.S., painting buildings and landscapes.