MORRIS T. HOWARD
1086 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 921-3342/(901)209-0517
morris_howard@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities. He considers mastery of draftsmanship to be the greatest asset an artist can possess. The artist believes that drawing is the foundation, along with color placement, contrasts between lights and darks and color harmony, are the recipe for a successful painting. 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 artists Simmie Knox, and Jamie McMahan, who are mentors of the artist. Morris relocated from Atlanta to Memphis, in 2005.
Morris is a member of The International Guild Of Realism, The Portrait Society Of America, The Memphis/Germantown Art League, and NIA Artists Collective.
EXHIBITIONS
Apex Museum-Atlanta 2004
Art On 5 Gallery-Atlanta 2005
Clay's Gallery-Atlanta 2005
First Tennessee Bank Art Forum At FEDEX Forum-Memphis, TN 2008 thru 2009
Fulton County Libraries-Atlanta/College Park, GA 2001
Gallery On Main-College Park, GA 2001
Gate City Bar Association-Atlanta 2002/2003
Hammonds House Museum-Atlanta (Masterful Mix Auction-2004/2005/2007/2008)
JOYSMITH Gallery-Memphis, TN June 2006
Labelle Gallery-New Orleans, LA French Quarter 2004
Marshall Arts/Delta Axis-Memphis With NIA Artists Collective-2006
Martini Girl Gallery-Atlanta 2003
Memphis Botanic Gardens 2008
Memphis/Germantown Art League Exhibit-Collierville Town Hall, Collierville, TN 2008
Modern Primitive Gallery-Atlanta (Now Mason Murer Gallery) 1999
Southwest Fulton Arts Center-Atlanta 2004/2005
StudioPlex-Atlanta (With art group Untitled) 2001/2002
COLLECTIONS
Vanderbilt University, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Nashville, Tennessee, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN, and many private collections. Verizon.
Awards
Honorarium-First Tennessee Bank/Urban Arts Commission 2008
Best Of Show-32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, 2009 Spring Show, Memphis/Germantown Art League
2009 Artist Representative for City Of Memphis-How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir Competition, Sponsored by Verizon
MORRIS T. HOWARD
1086 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 921-3342/(901)209-0517
morris_howard@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities. He considers mastery of draftsmanship to be the greatest asset an artist can possess. The artist believes that drawing is the foundation, along with color placement, contrasts between lights and darks and color harmony, are the recipe for a successful painting. 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 artists Simmie Knox, and Jamie McMahan, who are mentors of the artist. Morris relocated from Atlanta to Memphis, in 2005.
Morris is a member of The International Guild Of Realism, The Portrait Society Of America, The Memphis/Germantown Art League, and NIA Artists Collective.
EXHIBITIONS
Apex Museum-Atlanta 2004
Art On 5 Gallery-Atlanta 2005
Clay's Gallery-Atlanta 2005
First Tennessee Bank Art Forum At FEDEX Forum-Memphis, TN 2008 thru 2009
Fulton County Libraries-Atlanta/College Park, GA 2001
Gallery On Main-College Park, GA 2001
Gate City Bar Association-Atlanta 2002/2003
Hammonds House Museum-Atlanta (Masterful Mix Auction-2004/2005/2007/2008)
JOYSMITH Gallery-Memphis, TN June 2006
Labelle Gallery-New Orleans, LA French Quarter 2004
Marshall Arts/Delta Axis-Memphis With NIA Artists Collective-2006
Martini Girl Gallery-Atlanta 2003
Memphis Botanic Gardens 2008
Memphis/Germantown Art League Exhibit-Collierville Town Hall, Collierville, TN 2008
Modern Primitive Gallery-Atlanta (Now Mason Murer Gallery) 1999
Southwest Fulton Arts Center-Atlanta 2004/2005
StudioPlex-Atlanta (With art group Untitled) 2001/2002
COLLECTIONS
Vanderbilt University, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Nashville, Tennessee, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN, and many private collections. Verizon.
Awards
Honorarium-First Tennessee Bank/Urban Arts Commission 2008
Best Of Show-32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, 2009 Spring Show, Memphis/Germantown Art League
2009 Artist Representative for City Of Memphis-How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir Competition, Sponsored by Verizon
MORRIS T. HOWARD
1086 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 921-3342/(901)209-0517
morris_howard@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities. He considers mastery of draftsmanship to be the greatest asset an artist can possess. The artist believes that drawing is the foundation, along with color placement, contrasts between lights and darks and color harmony, are the recipe for a successful painting. 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 artists Simmie Knox, and Jamie McMahan, who are mentors of the artist. Morris relocated from Atlanta to Memphis, in 2005.
Morris is a member of The International Guild Of Realism, The Portrait Society Of America, The Memphis/Germantown Art League, and NIA Artists Collective.
EXHIBITIONS
Apex Museum-Atlanta 2004
Art On 5 Gallery-Atlanta 2005
Clay's Gallery-Atlanta 2005
First Tennessee Bank Art Forum At FEDEX Forum-Memphis, TN 2008 thru 2009
Fulton County Libraries-Atlanta/College Park, GA 2001
Gallery On Main-College Park, GA 2001
Gate City Bar Association-Atlanta 2002/2003
Hammonds House Museum-Atlanta (Masterful Mix Auction-2004/2005/2007/2008)
JOYSMITH Gallery-Memphis, TN June 2006
Labelle Gallery-New Orleans, LA French Quarter 2004
Marshall Arts/Delta Axis-Memphis With NIA Artists Collective-2006
Martini Girl Gallery-Atlanta 2003
Memphis Botanic Gardens 2008
Memphis/Germantown Art League Exhibit-Collierville Town Hall, Collierville, TN 2008
Modern Primitive Gallery-Atlanta (Now Mason Murer Gallery) 1999
Southwest Fulton Arts Center-Atlanta 2004/2005
StudioPlex-Atlanta (With art group Untitled) 2001/2002
COLLECTIONS
Vanderbilt University, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Nashville, Tennessee, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN, and many private collections. Verizon.
Awards
Honorarium-First Tennessee Bank/Urban Arts Commission 2008
Best Of Show-32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, 2009 Spring Show, Memphis/Germantown Art League
2009 Artist Representative for City Of Memphis-How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir Competition, Sponsored by Verizon
MORRIS T. HOWARD
1086 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 921-3342/(901)209-0517
morris_howard@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities. He considers mastery of draftsmanship to be the greatest asset an artist can possess. The artist believes that drawing is the foundation, along with color placement, contrasts between lights and darks and color harmony, are the recipe for a successful painting. 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 artists Simmie Knox, and Jamie McMahan, who are mentors of the artist. Morris relocated from Atlanta to Memphis, in 2005.
Morris is a member of The International Guild Of Realism, The Portrait Society Of America, The Memphis/Germantown Art League, and NIA Artists Collective.
EXHIBITIONS
Apex Museum-Atlanta 2004
Art On 5 Gallery-Atlanta 2005
Clay's Gallery-Atlanta 2005
First Tennessee Bank Art Forum At FEDEX Forum-Memphis, TN 2008 thru 2009
Fulton County Libraries-Atlanta/College Park, GA 2001
Gallery On Main-College Park, GA 2001
Gate City Bar Association-Atlanta 2002/2003
Hammonds House Museum-Atlanta (Masterful Mix Auction-2004/2005/2007/2008)
JOYSMITH Gallery-Memphis, TN June 2006
Labelle Gallery-New Orleans, LA French Quarter 2004
Marshall Arts/Delta Axis-Memphis With NIA Artists Collective-2006
Martini Girl Gallery-Atlanta 2003
Memphis Botanic Gardens 2008
Memphis/Germantown Art League Exhibit-Collierville Town Hall, Collierville, TN 2008
Modern Primitive Gallery-Atlanta (Now Mason Murer Gallery) 1999
Southwest Fulton Arts Center-Atlanta 2004/2005
StudioPlex-Atlanta (With art group Untitled) 2001/2002
COLLECTIONS
Vanderbilt University, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Nashville, Tennessee, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN, and many private collections. Verizon.
Awards
Honorarium-First Tennessee Bank/Urban Arts Commission 2008
Best Of Show-32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, 2009 Spring Show, Memphis/Germantown Art League
2009 Artist Representative for City Of Memphis-How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir Competition, Sponsored by Verizon
MORRIS T. HOWARD
1086 Saunders Avenue
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 921-3342/(901)209-0517
morris_howard@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
Morris was born in Dayton, Ohio. He prefers to draw and paint the human figure in all its complexities. He considers mastery of draftsmanship to be the greatest asset an artist can possess. The artist believes that drawing is the foundation, along with color placement, contrasts between lights and darks and color harmony, are the recipe for a successful painting. 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 artists Simmie Knox, and Jamie McMahan, who are mentors of the artist. Morris relocated from Atlanta to Memphis, in 2005.
Morris is a member of The International Guild Of Realism, The Portrait Society Of America, The Memphis/Germantown Art League, and NIA Artists Collective.
EXHIBITIONS
Apex Museum-Atlanta 2004
Art On 5 Gallery-Atlanta 2005
Clay's Gallery-Atlanta 2005
First Tennessee Bank Art Forum At FEDEX Forum-Memphis, TN 2008 thru 2009
Fulton County Libraries-Atlanta/College Park, GA 2001
Gallery On Main-College Park, GA 2001
Gate City Bar Association-Atlanta 2002/2003
Hammonds House Museum-Atlanta (Masterful Mix Auction-2004/2005/2007/2008)
JOYSMITH Gallery-Memphis, TN June 2006
Labelle Gallery-New Orleans, LA French Quarter 2004
Marshall Arts/Delta Axis-Memphis With NIA Artists Collective-2006
Martini Girl Gallery-Atlanta 2003
Memphis Botanic Gardens 2008
Memphis/Germantown Art League Exhibit-Collierville Town Hall, Collierville, TN 2008
Modern Primitive Gallery-Atlanta (Now Mason Murer Gallery) 1999
Southwest Fulton Arts Center-Atlanta 2004/2005
StudioPlex-Atlanta (With art group Untitled) 2001/2002
COLLECTIONS
Vanderbilt University, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Nashville, Tennessee, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN, and many private collections. Verizon.
Awards
Honorarium-First Tennessee Bank/Urban Arts Commission 2008
Best Of Show-32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, 2009 Spring Show, Memphis/Germantown Art League
2009 Artist Representative for City Of Memphis-How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir Competition, Sponsored by Verizon