Fire and Ice (from the Gold Coast series)
Painting, likely executed on canvas or wood panel • Ashton Howard
Style & Movement
Contemporary Coastal Realism / Atmospheric Luminism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or oil on canvas/panel, utilizing wet-on-wet blending, glazing, and potential airbrushing or soft-brush blending for the atmospheric aurora effects.
Creation Period
Contemporary, circa 2010-2024
Dimensions & Format
Square format (e.g., 24x24 or 36x36 inches). Portfolio view suggests a portrait-oriented digital presentation of a square original.
Subject Description
A night landscape featuring a jagged, snow-capped mountain range under a celestial sky. The composition is dominated by a vibrant pink and magenta aurora borealis streaking vertically, contrasted against a deep blue and teal sky with starlight. In the foreground, a calm body of water reflects the celestial colors.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (based on digital gallery image); appears to be a new or contemporary work in pristine condition.
Estimated Market Value
$5,000 - $15,000 USD (Reflecting primary market prices for original Ashton Howard paintings of this scale).
Auction Estimate
$2,500 - $5,000 USD (Secondary market for contemporary commercial coastal art typically reflects a lower liquidity than gallery retail).
Provenance History
Likely sourced directly from the artist's studio or an authorized gallery (as indicated by the 'Original' and 'Framed' purchase options in the UI).
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern evolution of the Luminist tradition, focusing on the interplay of light and water. Howard is a prominent figure in contemporary coastal and 'surf art,' bridging the gap between fine art and commercial decor.
Notable Features
Features the artist's characteristic stylized signature in the lower right corner and a high-contrast 'electric' color palette typical of Howard's night-scene series.
Condition Issues
None visible; contemporary materials are generally stable.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of the vibrant pink pigments. Use non-reflective museum glass if framed.