Harrison Howard

As Harrisonhow, I create original illustration, animation, and storytelling content across digital platforms with over 2 million combined followers. My work spans client collaborations, viral art campaigns, and educational resources, including the top-ranking book Draw the Great Outdoors and the online course Drawing Unlocked. I specialize in making art approachable through humor, clarity, and visual storytelling—working with brands, musicians, and educators to bring ideas to life through drawing.

Led illustration and visual content for sustainability-focused campaigns, helping translate complex climate data into engaging, human-centered narratives. Collaborated closely with designers, researchers, and web developers to develop brand visuals, infographics, and explainers that brought environmental insights to life across digital platforms—while also engaging and activating local communities in stormwater education. This was one of the most complex roles I’ve ever taken on, involving deep problem-solving, cross-sector communication, and design thinking at every level. I worked directly with politicians, environmental scientists, business leaders, and community organizers to create work that was not only informative—but actionable. This was one of the most complex roles I’ve ever taken on, involving deep problem-solving, cross-sector communication, and design thinking at every level. I worked directly with politicians, environmental scientists, business leaders, and community organizers to create work that was not only informative—but actionable.

Created visual content and storytelling assets to support 1440 Multiversity’s mission of fostering genuine value, presence, and mindfulness. Worked across illustration, digital media, and creative strategy to promote workshops, retreats, and educational offerings. Collaborated with the marketing and programming teams to develop content that reflected the spirit of the campus experience—helping grow awareness, drive engagement, and connect with a purpose-driven audience through thoughtful, intentional design.

Illustration and graphics

So grateful to have been included in sharing this beautiful story. 15 hand drawn rotoscoped animations for Mind over Mountain. Please enjoy, and watch for free on Youtube

1440 Multiversity, is a mindfulness learning institute named for the number of minutes in a day. I was one of three in a team designers in charge of creating all assets for an entire campus. I personally managed complex overlapping and ever changing schedules for programs, and events, while simultaneously designing marketing materials and custom printed signage for guests arrival. I stayed organized and detail oriented while designing everything from a printed catalog to animations, to menus and signage for the shops, spa, cafe, and restaurant all available at 1440.

SwellPeak is a freelance side hustle that focuses on illustration, branding and website development. Visual Solutions through research and empathy.

This self-directed internship allowed me to focus my efforts on understanding the needs of Roguemark Studios. Recognizing they had no brand book, I researched and created a brand strategy within two weeks that they continue to apply to projects today. I conceptualized and produced unique animations that increased social media presence and audience interaction by about 1/3rd in two months at no additional cost. Furthermore, I revitalized their website with the updated brand and custom iconography. Using illustration and graphic design, I streamlined services their company offers in order to optimize the intake process for new clients.

P + L Magazine is a quarterly publication that provides a regular glimpse into the thriving communities of the Yellowstone region. I established a style of illustration consistent with the brand; added professional hand-drawn portraits of contributors to this high-end magazine; and created layouts that were distributed to a readership of over 12,000.

Ideal summer job. I guided clientele down Whitewater on the Gallatin River. My responsibilities include preparing customers with gear, explaining proper swift water safety. I addressed people’s concerns while showing them a fun time. In addition, I painted signage and designed T-shirt’s for the office shop.

I was promoted quickly in this fast paced kitchen. Small, crowded, and slammed with customers. I learned to prioritize tasks, address (listen) to concerns, and work hard. I also created dynamic signage.

My graphic Design Course load at MSU was incredibly challenging and gratifying, as I had a chance to integrate more fully with my community outside of college. I learned the most from my interdisciplinary classes. The Design Sandbox for Engaged Learning, or DSEL as it was called, helped question the boundary of how a school operates. We designed solutions for problems within our community, working alongside students studying engineering, business, marketing, and food science. We were challenged to design a value added product with a local farm, who ended up asking me for a rebrand. Interviewing and working alongside the homeless community in Bozeman, my team helped design a discrete and safe way for homeless to take and carry their medication. This school helped prepare me for my internship in Oakland the following summer.

Two Year Graphic Design Course load. Passed the portfolio review and decided to take a year off to travel, understudy my brother's freelance company Walking Designs, follow passion projects, and learn to surf and meditate.