Romi D. Howard was born in Los Angeles, California, USA, where she received her education and developed an interest in art. She then moved to New York City to complete her education and explore opportunities in the art industry. While in NYC, Romi held various corporate positions in support of the fashion, photo art direction, and publishing sectors, all while continuing to pursue her passion for illustration and art creation. Now based in Atlanta, Romi draws inspiration from the creativity found in light, texture, and movement, capturing the beauty of motion frozen in time. She often uses photography and travel to influence her paintings, expressing her love of drawing, mark-making, and texture.