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Howard S. Clark (Born July 1, 1932) is an American artist and entrepreneur. His works are considered unique in the area of large contemporary art. Using water colors in combination with oil and acrylic paints. Water colors are mostly bright. They were developed by his son in law, Jeff Cobabe (an artist himself). Clark was in Salt Lake City, Utah to Grant and Ida Smith Clark in 1932. He has 4 older siblings all girls, two are living. Clarks Father died in 1940. Clark graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1949 and from the University of Utah’s School of Business in 1953. Clark founded the Clark Leaming Contemporary Furniture store with his sister Merline. It was based on high design contemporary furniture with the manufacturers Herman Miller Knoll and Furniture from other designers and artists. This business instilled a great desire for Clark to begin painting. Clark became involved in the University Of Utah School Of Fine Art, serving as Chairman of the Universities Fine Arts advisory board. Along with providing two art scholarships to art students each year. Clarks works hang prominently at many universities and many commercial establishments as well as residences.