Bio
Rebecca Howell is an abstract artist based in Wilmington, Delaware. Often working directly from nature she interprets unassuming greenspace and inconspicuous tangles of branches and weeds to capture ephemeral moments. Inspired by the spaces between plants and air or the layered texture of new growth on old ground, she draws with her paint, layering, blocking out, and scratching through the surface in a celebration of sensory mark making.
Rebecca earned her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she later oversaw sales in multiple galleries. Her work has been exhibited regionally, including at Abington Art Center, Rehoboth Art League, and Wayne Art Center. She has been the recipient of multiple Artist Opportunity Awards from the Delaware Division of the Arts. After spending nearly 15 years as the Manager of Studio Learning & Creative Engagement at the Delaware Art Museum, Rebecca continues her work as an arts educator and community connector while maintaining her studio practice as a member of the Ladies Art House Collective.
Upcoming classes and exhibitions
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The People's Gallery
Delaware Art Museum
August 7 - September 6
Free with Museum admission
In celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Delaware Art Museum is honoring the vital role artists play in helping us interpret our past, understand our present, and push us to collectively imagine new futures.
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Shadow Work
Chris White Gallery
August and September 2026
An exhibition shining light on the hidden side of ourselves and society.
Opening Reception: August 7, 5- 8pm
Curated by Jen Hintz Eggers and Rebecca Howell
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A Space To Hold Us, Delaware Center for Horticulture
Reception: Friday, December 4, 5 - 8pm
This exhibition is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
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Embodied Drawing for Self Care
with Shine a Light on Stroke
Saturday, September 12, 12:30-2:30pm
With stroke survivors and caregivers in mind, this workshop will highlight the relationship between creativity and mindfulness by providing participants with space for wellbeing that they can implement into their everyday life.
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Creative Aging: Mindful Drawing at Appoquinimink Library
Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Using a variety of mediums and gentle drawing exercises, students will learn to link the hand with the brain and their inner world with the outer world. Ages 55+
Free and supplies provided. This class is made possible through the generosity of the Delaware Division of the Arts.
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Creative Aging: Mindful Drawing at Bear Library
Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Using a variety of mediums and gentle drawing exercises, students will learn to link the hand with the brain and their inner world with the outer world. Ages 55+
Free and supplies provided. This class is made possible through the generosity of the Delaware Division of the Arts.
Contact:
rebecca.w.howell@gmail.com