About Harrison (How) Howard

I started drawing as a kid and never really stopped. In high school, I took on my first paid design jobs, and by college, I was juggling freelance gigs, internships, and sketchbooks filled with ideas. That creative path eventually led to roles in marketing and design—including as Head of Creative at a climate-focused tech company—before stepping out on my own.

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My work is rooted in visual storytelling, and shaped by where I’ve been. I grew up traveling for months each year, living with families in Honduras, Bolivia, and beyond. Those experiences gave me a deep respect for cultural nuance, human connection, and the value of slowing down. I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors—not just as inspiration, but as a reminder to create with care. Sometimes that means drawing with a refillable pen and a pencil stub. Sometimes it means sketching in the sand, knowing the tide will take it. The temporary nature of it all is part of what drives me.

 

These values come through in everything I do—whether it’s drawing for a brand, animating for a film, or teaching someone how to sketch a tree for the first time. It’s all connected.

 

You can find more of my work in my book, Draw the Great Outdoors, or through my ongoing tutorials and art direction over at @harrisonhow.