Ken Howard (artist)

Ken Howard (artist)

Ken Howard (born December 26, 1932) is an English artist and painter. He is President of the New English Art Club.

Life and art

Ken Howard was born in London. He studied at the Hornsey College of Art (1949–53) and the Royal College of Art (1955–58). In 1958 he won a British Council Scholarship to Florence. He spent his National Service in the Royal Marines (1953–55). In 1973 and 1978 he was the Official War Artist to Northern Ireland, and 1973–80 worked in various locations, including Hong Kong, Cyprus and Canada with the British Army. In 1983 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy (ARA). In 1984 he became a member of the Royal Academy, and in 1988 President of the New English Art Club. In 1991 he was elected a Royal Academician (RA). [http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/academicians/painters/ken-howard-ra,180,AR.html "Ken Howard RA"] Royal Academy website. Accessed June 14, 2008]

He paints in a "traditional" manner, based on strong observation and a high degree of draughtsmanship combined with tonal precision. The depiction of light is a strong and recurrent element of his work. A notable theme is the nude model in his studio. Another theme is a city scene, such as Venice, with emphasis placed on the reflection of light from puddles after rain. He has said:

His work is in public collections including the National Army Museum, Guildhall Art Gallery, Ulster Museum and Imperial War Museum.

Prizes

Howard has won various prizes including:
*1996 Lord Mayor’s Art Award (first prize)
*1978 John Moores Exhibition in Liverpool
*1979 John Laing Competition
*1982 Hunting Group Awards (first prize)
*1983 RWA.
*1985 Critics Prize at Sparkasse Karlsruhe
*1986 NEAC Centenary Award

Associations

(with date of election)
*New English Art Club (1962)
*Royal Institute of Oil Painters (1966)
*Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours (1979)
*Royal West of England Academy (1981)
*Royal Society of British Artists Honorary Member (1988)
*Royal Academy Royal Academician (1991)
*New English Art Club President (1998)

Books

* "Ken Howard" by Ken Howard (2002) published by Thames & Hudson, ISBN 1903973082.
* "A Vision of Venice in Watercolour" by Ken Howard and Michael Leitch (2002) published by Harry S Abrams, Inc., ISBN 0810966506.
* "A Personal View : Inspired by Light" by Ken Howard and Sally Bulgin (1998) published by David & Charles, ISBN 0715308416
* "Art Class" by Ken Howard (1999) published by Quadrillon, ISBN 1841001619

ee also

*New English Art Club
*Royal Academy
*Royal West of England Academy
*William Bowyer

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.kenhoward.co.uk/index.html Ken Howard's Official Website]
* [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,720865,00.html My life inside] 2002 article in The Guardian.


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