Hello :)

I’m Mandy and I’m a North Carolina based watercolor artist specializing in fore-edge painting.

Reading and painting are two of my favorite things. When I discovered this centuries-old practice that combined my love of books and art, I knew I had found the perfect career.

I share my process on my Instagram page (@mandyhowardart) and I’m always looking for new creative opportunities, feel free to email me at mandyhowardart@gmail.com

Thanks for being here!

I spent over 11 years as an award winning abstract painter under the name “Mandy Fitzgerald Artwork” (my maiden name) before making the switch to fore-edge painting. My work has been displayed in public and private collections along the East Coast, including Artist Image Resource in Pittsburgh, PA and SOHO20 Chelsea Gallery in New York. My art has been featured in the Washington Post, Richmond Magazine and Design* Sponge.

Awards / Honors:

2018
Creative Consultant
DecoArt
1 of 10 consultants

2017 - 2018
Sponsored Writer
DecoArt
Core Blogger Program
1 of 16 contributors

2017
Lead Coordinator
Maker's Market
Richmond, VA

2017
Panelist

”Tech + Hustle: Run Your Business Anywhere”

Hosted by Google, Square & Weebly
General Assembly | Washington, DC
1 of 4 chosen from 10,000+ Small Business Owners with Weebly Websites

2016
Lead Coordinator
Creative Marketplace RVA
Richmond, VA

2015
Sponsored Writer
DecoArt
Blogger Outreach Program
1 of 522 contributors

2015
"Visual Artist of the Year"
RAW: natural born artists
Richmond, VA

2012
Painting & Printmaking Major Magna Cum Laude
VCUarts
Richmond, VA

2012
Lilian & Nathan Rals Scholarship
VCUarts
Richmond, VA

2010
Undergraduate Student Art Grant
VCUarts