Howard Lyon
Prices Range from $140 - $1050
Open and Limited Edition Giclee’s on Canvas
Artist Bio:
Howard Lyon is an artist that was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He is the youngest of five children. Howard had very supportive parents, who even when he was very young, made sure he had the materials and education to hone his talents. While attending high school Howard met his wife, Shari Lunt. They now have three children and reside in Utah.
Howard began his career studying illustration at Brigham Young University working with artists such as Robert Barrett, Don Seegmiller, Richard Hull and Ralph Barksdale. Over the past 20 years he has worked in the video game industry as an Art Director, concept artist and freelance illustrator. For much of his career he has painted dragons and trolls or scenes from science fiction. His work can be found in products from Dungeons and Dragons books, World of Warcraft cards, Magic: the Gathering and Star Wars. He also writes for the Fantasy Art blog Muddy Colors and has recently been doing work for Brandon Sanderson's books including Mistborn, Warbreaker, The Stormlight Archive, and the covers for Dreamer and Snapshot.
Howard won first place in the 93rd annual Springville Spring Salon 2017 for his painting After the Dance. His painting Ella Standing Between the Earth and Sky also won an honorable mention. “Living Water” won the Award for Exceptional Merit in the International Artist Competition 2011 at the Wee Gallery of Fine Art.
Artist statement:
I choose to paint that which is beautiful and interesting. I find in nature, truth, and in humanity an endless stream of stories and narratives that capture my imagination and attention. My goal is to take those moments and convey them through my work.