Art Gowie

Art (American, b. 1970) is a Maine artist whose style blends influences from comics and cartoons from the 1970s to the present, Japanese arts and crafts, and time spent in the woods and near the ocean.

Born in Maine, he spent much of his childhood on Navy bases in Japan, Iceland, and several US states. During eight years in Japan, he loved traditional holiday festivals and watching artists of all kinds, from sushi chefs to kite makers.

Commissioned work has included pet portraits from photographs; custom decoration on shoes and clothing; business signs, displays, and menu boards; childrens' book illustration; tattoos; and animation and characters for website and game applications. He contributes work to local charity auctions, and has led art workshops for children at museums and community events.