Ken Howard (Born in 1932)

Studied at the Hornsey School of Art from 1949 – 1953 before undertaking his two years National Service with the Royal Marines, during which time he kept a meticulous sketchbook filled with drawings of the daily life of soldiers. Years later this work led to his appointment as Official Artist of the Imperial War Museum, in which capacity he has worked with regiments in many parts of the world, including Northern Ireland, Germany, Cyprus and Hong Kong.