It was, perhaps paradoxically, an isolated background that led the artist to his insightfully broad view. For Howard art became a solitary escape as his family moved often: Santa Fe introduced him to the wonders of art, from Native American works to traditional Impressionism and Contemporary art; in Hawaii he fell in love with the artistry of Japanese prints and Chinese paintings. In South Lake Tahoe an artist, taking an interest in him, regularly provided boxes of art magazines which Howard devoured; by reading the articles and studying the work a concrete idea of what it is to be an artist was formed. With a poet mother who supported him completely Howard began his own path as an artist, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Arizona State University. Shortly after graduating he completed a 400-square-foot mural in the Scottsdale [Arizona] Community College Library. The artist has consistently shown in solo and group exhibits since.

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