Howard Paine was born on May 1, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Jane D'Alelio and Mary Enos Paine. He died on September 13, 2014 in Front Royal, Virginia, USA.
Graphic designer with the National Geographic Society for over 30 years. Was instrumental in transitioning the cover of the society's magazine from plain white with no pictures to color photography.
Art director of the U.S. Postal Service, 1981-2011. He designed 400 postage stamps during his tenure.