Busser Howell attended The Dayton Art Institute and later studied at The Boston University School of Fine Arts in Boston. In his twenties his work was exhibited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. Moving to New York, his first solo show was of dance paintings, followed by an exhibition of satirical/political works. After 911 he worked solely in large scale abstract collages that tracked world events. Starting with simple collages of paint and tar paper, the process of collage has led him through the inclusion of handmade papers, metal screen, and the use of everyday objects. As is common with many artists, Busser’s work precedes the cultural climate and morays in which it is displayed. Unlike many artists, especially those in the visual arts, Busser does not have the benefit of the one sense that would seem most valuable  – his eyesight.

Far from accepting the loss as a disadvantage, Busser was not  discouraged from pursuing his passion. Instead, he has come to rely on his other senses in a way that more than compensates for the lack of outward sight. “I trust my other senses more than most people do,” says Busser. Blindness forced Busser to find his vision from within. From his imagination, his intuition, his soul.

Disability?  Never