Howard Clement Lacina
Howard was born in Berwyn, Illinois, on June 1, 1930. As a youngster, growing up in the 1930s and 40s, Howard found creative outlets. His natural a...
Howard was born in Berwyn, Illinois, on June 1, 1930. As a youngster, growing up in the 1930s and 40s, Howard found creative outlets. His natural ability to capture perspective, shadow and highlight made it possible for him to pursue detailed renderings of aircrafts, ships and cars. He was a 'natural born artist.' This talent remained with him for his whole life. He made his living as a commercial artist.Howard met his love, Marlene Mackenroth, at Ray-Vogue College of Design in downtown Chicago. They were married on April 3, 1954, and were together until her death in September 2020.