Howard Milton was born in London and was a student at Hammersmith School of Art under Ruskin Spear. After studying at the London College of Printing, he embarked on a career in graphic design. Milton's contribution to British design was recognised by a Prince Philip Designers award in 2008.

The artist now lives on the Roseland peninsula, where he has returned to painting, becoming part of the artist community in Portscatho, exhibiting at the New Gallery Portscatho.

He is noted for his equine commissions.