Russell Howarth (1927 – 2020) was born in Oldham in 1927, after he left school he became an engineer. A career that was to last until his retirement in 1992. Throughout this time, Russell continued to paint. His engineering background and draughtsmanship showing through in the exactness of his work. For thirty years he taught art part time, and exhibited his own work with various one man shows and at numerous exhibitions.  This included the Royal Society of British Artists. Uppermill Gallery and Tib Lane Gallery, Manchester. Russell Howarth paintings are held in collections nationwide, and has a unique style in capturing both tone and form of Saddleworth & surrounding areas.