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In the '90s, artist Mark Howard was a regular presence in the Northeast Ohio arts scene.
While noticeably absent for several years, he’s continued painting at his studio in downtown Cleveland.
Recently, he emerged with an all new style of art.
Painting by Mark Howard as seen in a show at the Hedge Gallery in Cleveland. [Dennis James Knowles / Ideastream Public Media]