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Howard Finster. Vision of Daniel Boone, #2,604.

Howard Finster. There Were Just Enough, Pre-'76.

Howard Finster

(1916-2001)

Painter

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Biography

Howard Finster, American folk artist and Baptist pastor, only began his art career when was 60 years old. Born in Alabama in 1916, Finster was raised in a Baptist household and gave his first sermon as a teenager. Themes from his Christian faith, coupled with Southern storytelling traditions, later suffused many of Howard Finster's prints. Indeed, it's said a vision inspired the first of many paintings by Howard Finster, and from then until his death in 2001, he made thousands of art pieces.

Popular paintings by Howard Finster often incorporate bold images with Bible verses using only enamel paint and plywood cut into outlines of angels or animals. Yet, Howard Finster's sculptures were his crowning achievements; the largest, Paradise Garden, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Find unique sculptures for sale online at Invaluable to add to your collection.