“Lakota Messenger”
Frank Howell
Off-set Lithograph
Image Size : 17″ x 33″
Art Size: 25″ x 39″

FRANK HOWELL

1937-1997

Frank Howell’s work is described as a fusion of the physical and spiritual worlds, the continuum of life. Whether he is painting an Indian face or a landscape, there is a sense of evolving; an evolution of past, present, and the dawning of the future.
My work is very representational in some respects, and it’s kind of explosive and expansive in other respects. I combine these directions, and, really, that’s what has been accepted as the uniqueness in my work it’s at the same time contemporary and traditional.

Subtle earthy colors and sensitive draftsmanship bring to life this philosophical reality.
Howell views lithography as a painter’s print medium because of its ability to reproduce the kinds of subtle gradation of values and tonality which are most similar to the variations drawing and paint can provide.

my first concepts of a print were in terms of painterly processes. Progressively, as I have gained experience and knowledge, my ideas and approaches to conceptualizing those ideas are more in keeping with the qualities particular to lithography. The delicate washes, crayon textures and soft pencil lines so unique to the medium have become useful and integral ingredients in the formation of my images. I believe that through the communion between the tools, materials, and qualities of lithography and my sensibilities, beauty may be born. It is the communion and my awareness of its potential that perpetuates my search.
Howell’s list of credits is extensive. A drawing series, Past Winds, created in 1975, captured the attention of viewers in galleries, universities and museums throughout the nation. He has had over 30 one man shows including a display of lithographs at the Museum of Modern Art in Guadalajara, Mexico. Howell has been the subject of profiles on television, radio and in newspapers and magazines.

The oldest of three children, Howell spent his childhood in Iowa and Texas. As an ex-marine at eighteen, he enrolled in the University of Northern Iowa where he studied ceramics and jewelry making. He has had no formal training in painting, for which he is most widely known.

For six years Howell stopped painting altogether and devoted his time and energy to writing. The technical aspects of his painting may not have progressed during those years, but, his ideas moved forward, he explains, because the source for his poetry and painting are the same. He feels that getting in touch with this motivating force from within is the key to his success as an artist. Many of Howell?s current lithographs and paintings incorporate his poetry within the image, thus, allowing the viewer a more sensitive insight into his creative mind.
Howell taught art for 11 years in high schools and on the college level, before moving to Colorado in 1968 to devote his life to painting, sculpting and printmaking.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Vintage Lobby Card

measures a large 14 x 11″ inches / 35.5 x 28 cm unframed

Rare and in perfect condition.

“I do not want the Emperor’s prize damaged…we will test it…on Captain Solo…”
Darth Vader responds to being told that placing Luke Skywalker into carbon freeze could kill him.

Features a Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Lando Carlrisisian and the legendary Boba Fett.

The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977) it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the “Skywalker Saga”. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.

Director
George Lucas

Written by
George Lucas

Stars
Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels
David Prowse
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew
Frank Oz

Released on May 21, 1980, the highly anticipated sequel became the highest-grossing film that year, earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Unlike its predecessor, Empire met with slightly mixed reviews from critics, but many fans hail it as the series best episode with its much darker and maturer themes than those of the lighthearted adventure Star Wars. Critics and fans also praised the expressive features and characterisation of puppeteered character Yoda, a diminutive alien who serves as Luke’s teacher. The film was nominated for various awards and won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA, among others. Subsequent releases have raised the film’s worldwide gross to $538–549 million and, adjusted for inflation, it is the 13th-highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada.

The film also possibly contains cinema’s greatest reveal of all time with the infamous line “.I.am your father.'”

May the Force be with you

Dr. No 1966 Vintage Lobby Card #1

measures 10×14″ inches / 28 x 35 cm

Double Bill Feature promoting both Dr No and Goldfinger in 1966.

Dr. No is a 1962 spy film directed by Terence Young. It is the first film in the James Bond series. Starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman and Jack Lord, it was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna Harwood, and Berkely Mather from the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The film was produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli, a partnership that continued until 1975. It was followed by from Russia with Love in 1963. In the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of Dr. Julius No, who is plotting to disrupt an early American space launch from Cape Canaveral with a radio beam weapon.

Screenplay by
Richard Maibaum
Johanna Harwood
Berkely Mather

Based on
Dr. No by Ian Fleming

Stars
Sean Connery
Ursula Andress
Joseph Wiseman
Jack Lord
Anthony Dawson
Zena Marshall
John Kitzmiller
Eunice Gayson
Bernard Lee

Many aspects of a typical James Bond film were established in Dr. No. The film begins with an introduction to the character through the view of a gun barrel and a highly stylised main title sequence, both of which were created by Maurice Binder.

It also introduced the iconic theme music. Production designer Ken Adam established an elaborate visual style that is one of the hallmarks of the film series.

The force is strong with this one.

star wars 1977 original vintage lobby card 1

size: 28 cm x 36 cm (11 in x 14 in)

an original ’11 x 14′ lobby
card from 1977 for “star wars” now
known as “star wars: episode iv – a
new hope”.

framed in black with non reflective anti uv artglass

framed dimensions 20 x 17.5″ inches / 51 x 44 cm

written and directed by george lucas
and nominated in the best
picture category for an oscar, the film
introduced us to mark hamill (as
“luke skywalker”), harrison ford (as
“han solo”), carrie fisher (as “princess
leia”), anthony daniels (as “c-3po”).
kenny baker (as “r2-d2”) and a host
of actors now very familiar faces to all
movie fans.

this superb lobby card would have
been used in the foyer of a u.s. Movie
theatre. It shows darth vader on the dreaded death star outside the captured millennium falcon as he senses the presence of his old master.
as our photo shows it is in lovely
condition and will look fantastic
framed and on the wall of any star
wars fan.

remember, the force will be with you.always.

The force is strong with them.

star wars 1977 original vintage lobby card

size: 28 cm x 36 cm (11 in x 14 in)

an original ’11 x 14′ lobby
card from 1977 for “star wars” now
known as “star wars: episode iv – a
new hope”.
written and directed by george lucas
and nominated in the best
picture category for an oscar, the film
introduced us to mark hamill (as
“luke skywalker”), harrison ford (as
“han solo”), carrie fisher (as “princess
leia”), anthony daniels (as “c-3po”).
kenny baker (as “r2-d2”) and a host
of actors now very familiar faces to all
movie fans.

this superb lobby card would have
been used in the foyer of a u.s. Movie
theatre. It shows our heroes luke skywalker, princess leia and han solo all wielding blasters as they try to escape the death star.

as our photo shows it is in lovely
condition and will look fantastic
framed and on the wall of any star
wars fan.

remember, the force will be with you.always.

The force is strong with this one.

star wars 1977 original vintage lobby card 1

size: 28 cm x 36 cm (11 in x 14 in)

an original ’11 x 14′ lobby
card from 1977 for “star wars” now
known as “star wars: episode iv – a
new hope”.
written and directed by george lucas
and nominated in the best
picture category for an oscar, the film
introduced us to mark hamill (as
“luke skywalker”), harrison ford (as
“han solo”), carrie fisher (as “princess
leia”), anthony daniels (as “c-3po”).
kenny baker (as “r2-d2”) and a host
of actors now very familiar faces to all
movie fans.

this superb lobby card would have
been used in the foyer of a u.s. Movie
theatre. It shows luke inspecting the
jawa’s droids, including r2-d2 for
use on his uncle’s moisture farm. As
our photo shows it is in lovely
condition and will look fantastic
framed and on the wall of any star
wars fan.

remember, the force will be with you.always.

Rare Original vintage Roy Lichtenstein Museum Ludwig Köln lithographic poster in perfect condition.
Size: 80 x 60 cm
23.5 x 31.5 inches.

This poster is beautifully printed lithographically on hard high quality glossy paper, top quality and rare. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution

This vintage 1986 Henry Moore exhibition poster is in good condition as pictured with some wear to the frame. Features a rare Geneva Switzerland revenue tax stamp in the lower right corner. Measures 17×25 inches.