[Donivan Howard]

Donivan Howard

Donivan Howard, born a native Detroit, began his artistic career at a very early age. The influence of fantasy fine art provided the motivation for drawing and painting. Donivan has an impressive amount of accolades, earning a BFA in Illustration at the Art Center College OF Design in Pasadena, CA and completing his MFA from California State Fullerton.

After graduating from Art Center, he worked as a conceptual designer and artist for movies and theme parks. He has worked for such companies as Disney Feature Animation, creating the films Fantasia 2000, Emperor’s New Groove, and Treasure Planet. Donivan has also worked as concept designer with Paramount Studios, Rhythm and Hues, and BRC Entertainment.

Donivan has enjoyed all the many areas of art, from fine art to the entertainment arts, but his love has been in creating narrative stories and figurative imagery in the fine arts. Today, He is capturing the narrative and classical approach to the figure with dramatic light, texture and space. He is influenced by such artist such as Nicolai Fechin, Rembrant, and NC Wyeth. His work is realistic and bold, but warm to the viewer.