Howard Eberle

Howard Eberle Biography

Howard Eberle is a self-taught transparent watercolorist who uses dry brush to create the realistic detail found in his paintings. "I consider myself a portrait painter of objects and am often drawn to simple, weathered subjects ravaged by time. The peeling paint of wood, rust, and stone are all elements that challenge me to create texture with a paintbrush. I consistently challenge myself to create drama in the simplicity of both subject matter and composition."

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Eberle moved to Pennsylvania to pursue a career as a department store display director. He worked alongside architects and developed an eye for negative space that influenced his painting style. His professional career as a watercolor artist began 30 years ago, and two of his paintings are in the permanent collection of the State Museum of Pennsylvania.

Eberle's talent has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. As an active member of national watercolor societies, he has had the privilege of exhibiting his work throughout the United States and abroad. His international exhibits include events such as the Korea/Japan/USA International Watercolor Exchange Exhibition, the Watercolor Honor Society Exhibit at the Japanese National Art Center in Tokyo, and the Watercolor Missouri International at the Quingdao Laoshan Museum in China. Eberle's work has also been showcased at the Watercolor International in Thessaloniki Greece. For the past 5 years, he has been invited as part of a group of esteemed watercolor artists to represent the USA in the Fabriano in Acquarello in Italy, a true testament to the global recognition of his talent.

Eberle lives on the Delaware coast with his wife, Joann.