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Howard J Morgan
A Life Dedicated to Portraiture: Howard J. Morgan (1949–2020) Howard James Morgan, born in Denbigh, North Wales on April 21st, 1949, and passing away on September 22nd, 2020, was a British portrait painter whose career spanned decades of capturing the likenesses – and often, the very essence – of prominent figures. His artistic journey began with formal studies at Newcastle University’s fine art department from 1967 to 1973, after whi
ch he established himself in London in 1974. From his early work, a dedication to realism and an ability to convey character quickly became hallmarks of his style. He wasn't merely replicating features; he was attempting to reveal something deeper about the sitter, their inner life hinted at through brushstrokes and subtle nuances of expression. The son of a lay preacher, Morgan perhaps inherited a sensitivity to human nature that inf…