Biography
Edward Howard was born in Oklahoma, Edward has lived in New York, Chicago, and is currently based in Los Angeles. At the age of 10 Edward began his studies with Southwest artist Ross Myers. He eventually was graduated summa cum laude from The American Academy of Art in Chicago with a BFA in Fine Art. He also was accepted to and attended a prestigious study abroad program in Florence, Italy at The Florence Academy of Art. He is currently a graduate student at USC. As the son of a photographer and the grandson of a painter, Edward was drawn to his vocation with an intense desire for creative exploration.
Rooted in the tradition of the Italian masters, Edward uses the techniques and teachings of the traditional realists to assert a contemporary aesthetic. Many of his works evoke an illustrative sense of story. Through chiaroscuro, he is able to convey a sense of mystery and depth of narrative that pulls an audience into his fantastical worlds.
Edward’s works have been selected for inclusion in the Art Renewal Center’s International Salon. Edward's works have been published in Spectrum 18-21. He has also been selected to participate in the Main Show of IlluXCon a number of years and was an Illie finalist at IlluXCon 5. Edward's pieces reside in private collections across the United States.
Edward has worked in both film and television as a concept artist and storyboard artist.
EDUCATION
- Graduate Studies in Education at USC
- BFA summa cum laude, American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
- Florence Academy of Art (summer session), Florence, Italy
Awards
2016 Finalist, Art Renewal Center International 2015/2016 ARC Salon
2015 Artist Guest of Honor, ConStellation 6
2015 Honorable Mention, Art Renewal Center International 2014/2015 ARC Salon
2014 Spectrum 21: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.
2014 Finalist, Art Renewal Center International 2013/2014 ARC Salon
2013 Spectrum 20: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.
2013 Finalist, Art Renewal Center International 2012/2013 ARC Salon
2012 Spectrum 19: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.
2012 Illie, finalist for IlluXCon 5
2011 Spectrum 18: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.
Group Exhibitions
2016 Art Renewal Center International 2015/2016 ARC Salon (catalogue)
2015 Art Renewal Center International 2014/2015 ARC Salon (catalogue)
2015 ConStellation 6, Artist Guest of Honor
2014 Art Renewal Center International 2013/2014 ARC Salon (catalogue)
2014 IlluXCon 7 Exhibition, Main show artist
2014 Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! Exhibition, Kansas City, Missouri
2013 Art Renewal Center International 2012/2013 ARC Salon (catalogue)
2013 IlluXCon 6 Exhibition, Main show artist (catalogue)
2013 Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! Exhibition, Kansas City, Missouri
2012 IlluXCon 5 Exhibition, Main show artist (catalogue)
2012 Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! Exhibition, Kansas City, Missouri
Collections
Works held in private collections across the United States.
Bibliography
Beren Neale, “Focus on The Face.” ImagineFX, Christmas 2014, pp. 106-111.
Clifford Hope, No. 115 “No. 1 Fan.” ImagineFX, Dec. 2014, p. 47.
Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner. “Spectrum 21: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.” Vol.21, Flesk Publications, Nov 11, 2014. p. 299.
Ian Dean, “Gallery: Edward Howard.” Fantasy Illustrator, 2013. p. 14.
Clifford Hope, No. 92, “Profile: Edward Howard.” ImagineFX, Feb. 2013, pp. 54-57.
Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner. “Spectrum 20: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.” Vol.20, Underwood Books, Nov. 19, 2013. pp. Title Page, 270
Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner. “Spectrum 19: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.” Vol.19, Underwood Books, Dec. 4, 2012. p. 260.
Fenner, Cathy and Arnie Fenner. “Spectrum 18: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art.” Vol. 18, Underwood Books, Dec. 6, 2011. p. 298.
Radio/ Television
John Todd, Interview, Under the Radar, KKFI, Kansas City, MO, May 8, 2014
Publications as Author
“Focus on The Face.” ImagineFX, Christmas 2014, pp. 106-111.
Social Media Contacts
www.efhoward.com
www.facebook.com/howardted
www.pinterest.com/efhoward/
www.instagram.com/howardted/