Armless Art
Artistic expressions thoughtfully created by the toes of armless artist, Noah Matthew Howard.
Summer 2024 collection
I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Birdy Beach Day Collection, a vibrant and whimsical product lineup that captures the joy and charm of a sunny day at the beach, featuring my beloved feathered characters. From delightful die-cut stickers and a fun-filled coloring book to vibrant magnets, each item in this collection is carefully foot-crafted at my studio in Turtlepoint, PA.
New Episode!
🎨Welcome back to the Armless Art Studio, where creativity knows no bounds. Catch up with me as I share some personal updates and insights into my creative journey of Birdy Beach Day!🐔
Be well, and keep creating!
-Noah👣
Artist Statement
“As Buddha once stated, ‘All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.’
This statement rings true, especially in how we as individuals look at life. You see, I was born without arms. Naturally, most essential activities that are done with arms and hands, went directly to my legs and feet. One of those essential activities happened to be art.
My art has evolved, just as I have with my disability. Beginning as a young child with basic sketches, my artwork now consists of paintings in many different mediums, pencil drawings, charcoal drawings, digital photography, printmaking, and three-dimensional pieces, all produced with my two feet.
My pieces offer a broad range of styles and subjects. You can anticipate a plethora of landscapes, pet portraits, and pieces that provoke thoughts and a feeling of reflection.
Returning to the previously mentioned words of Buddha, the way we look at life, for ourselves and the world around us, is crucial to our success or to our demise. The “woe is me, I’m disabled” mentality is not one that sticks well with me. We decide our fate, arms or no arms. Nothing is impossible; nothing is too far out of reach, and I hope that can be taken away from each and every one of my pieces.”
-Noah Matthew Howard
Noah with “Queen of Doom” at the Small Works Show, Tri-County Art Council, November 2022
