HOWARD LAMAR FINE ART

Rowland Hanson’s enduring friendship with Howard Lamar began with an unanticipated visit to the artist’s Santa Barbara atelier in 2013. An immediate affinity evolved into a strong personal friendship, with Hanson becoming a trusted mentor and influential advisor to Lamar and, subsequently, to Howard Lamar Fine Art.

Widely recognized for his pivotal contributions to Microsoft’s emergence as a global brand, Rowland brings a formidable legacy in strategic brand building and an exceptional network of relationships spanning international business, cultural, and philanthropic circles. Instrumental in cultivating Lamar’s relationship with the Microsoft Alumni Foundation, Rowland has opened avenues to other influential individuals and institutions, as well.

Since Howard Lamar’s passing, Rowland’s commitment to his friend’s artistic vision has remained steadfast. As Chairman of Howard Lamar Fine Art, he brings not only his experience, relationships, and expertise, but also his personal conviction to the stewardship of Lamar’s legacy, preserving its integrity and thoughtfully advancing the creative possibilities envisioned by the artist himself.​

EM Lamar is a visionary, strategist, and creative catalyst whose work is grounded in independent thinking, human connection, and a willingness to challenge established assumptions. As the strategic force behind Howard Lamar Fine Art, EM cultivated an intentional, relationship-centered, collaborative approach to market development that stands apart from the conventional art market, which has grown stagnant with its deep adherence to convention and gatekeeping.

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The model preserved Lamar’s creative independence while fostering meaningful connections between his work and an international community of collectors, cultural figures, and business leaders. EM’s efforts helped expand recognition of, and access to, Lamar’s distinctive artistic language and philosophical vision across cultures and continents, demonstrating the possibilities of an approach guided by personal engagement rather than institutional convention.

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Central to EM’s work is a fervent belief in the transformative power of ideas, of authentic relationships, and of the freedom to pursue, and the value in pursuing, an original vision.

Cultivating connection as an artform, Jana directs the digital architecture and the expanding brand footprint for Howard Lamar Fine Art. She leverages a specialized communications background in applied behavioral science to build sophisticated environments and experiences for discerning collectors, translating HLFA's creative initiatives into sustained revenue and shaping Lamar’s growing legacy.