Morris Howard

Morris T Howard 

(901) 319-2008

1900 Burbank Drive
Dayton, OH 45406
morris2574@gmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities, according to the artist; “Art is something that inspires people through great skill, and beauty. My standards are high, and I will continue to strive for excellence in every work I create.”
In 1994, after being honorably discharged from the Navy, Morris enrolled at the Art Institute of Atlanta. He graduated in 1996 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communications. Morris continued his studies under the tutelage of artist and illustrator Carl Owens until Mr. Owens untimely passing in 2002. Morris continues to study, and receive advice from portrait artist Simmie Knox, who is his mentor. Morris currently resides in Dayton, Oh.
Morris is a member of the African American Visual Arts Guild (AAVAG), The Contemporary Dayton, The Dayton Society of Artists and The Portrait Society of America.


Statement

Morris T. Howard

 (901) 319-2008
1900 Burbank Drive
Dayton, OH 45406
morris2574@gmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities, according to the artist; “Art is something that inspires people through great skill, and beauty. My standards are high, and I will continue to strive for excellence in every work I create.”
In 1994, after being honorably discharged from the Navy, Morris enrolled at the Art Institute of Atlanta. He graduated in 1996 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communications. Morris continued his studies under the tutelage of artist and illustrator Carl Owens until Mr. Owens untimely passing in 2002. Morris continues to study, and receive advice from portrait artist Simmie Knox, who is his mentor. Morris currently resides in Dayton, Oh.
Morris is a member of the African American Visual Arts Guild (AAVAG), The Contemporary Dayton, The Dayton Society of Artists and The Portrait Society of America.

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State

OH

Country

United States