Born in 1948 in Encino, California. Howard demonstrated a passion and natural talent in the fine arts from a young age. His father was a well- known respected landscape painter, and his artistic discipline left a lasting impression on Howard as a young boy. Howard Paterson is a talented landscape and floral realist painter. He studied in Los Angeles, London, Paris and Florence. His artistic discipline helped him to graduate with honors in 1982.
Howard Paterson participated in various group shows. His work was exhibited throughout Europe and abroad.
He lives and works now in Florence, Italy.