Oh, hello. I'm Dillon and I like to illustrate. I'm based in the UK near Cambridge but work in the metaverse and can transcend images around the world and straight to you...
I'm an ideation machine and love to collaborate.
I have worked on an array of exciting projects, which have lead me to being part of London Design Festival and Shoreditch design triangle. I have produced artwork and illustrations for the likes of UNIQULO, Ally Capellino, WOOD ST COFFEE, Come Run With Me/ Reebok, Deliveroo, Baron, Dead Time, Atelier 21, Pecker, Neon Leo and many more.
FAQ's
. what do you like to draw/ illustrate?
Dillon: "I like drawing people, in particular hands and feet, I think they look mad. I enjoy illustrating the every day and strive to keep my work relatable, whimsical and aesthetically pleasing. You'll often find chairs, plants, music and people within my work."
. What is your dream collaboration?
Dillon: "To get my illustrations on the bottom of a skateboard! But to be honest there's a long list."
. How do you get your illustrations out there?
Dillon: "I contact companies I want to collaborate with, I submit to zines, magazines and blogs and I try and team up with local places."
. Are there any simple rules you follow?
Dillon: "Look after your drawing hand. Keep your eyes peeled for inspiration. Live simply. Speak to animals like humans. Play a tune that slaps. Always have an emergency beverage on your person. Look after your surroundings. Enjoy what you do. Be prolific."
list of other experiences and achievements:
- UNIQULO UTGP2024 Award- Special Prize 2024
- Cricket Builds Hope video showcased at the Oval Stadium, July 2022
- Ally Capellino packable recyclable collaboration, May 2022 - current
- Ally Capellino packable recyclable collaboration, May 2022 - current
- Published in Nursery World Magazine showcasing project work with children, July 2022
- Atelierista / Creative Director of Atelier 21, Aug 2020 -July 2022
- Published in Nursery World Magazine showcasing a year-long project 'Empathy & Otherness' facilitated and documented by Dillon Howling, Nov 2019
- A member of The Wolf Club. A website that showcases Amber & Dillon Howling's Illustrations, April 2019
- Published in an article for Nursery Wold Magazine showcasing a year-long project 'It's not actually breakfast, it's animation.' facilitated by Dillon Howling, Oct 2018
- Documented, edited and facilitated a 30-minute documentary presenting children's capabilities shown at Horsham Capitol Cinema, July 2018
- A guest speaker at NurseryWorld show, presenting 2 long-term projects I've facilitated for children as an Atelierista. 3rd Feb 2018
- Attended the Reggio Emilia Study Tour, April 2018
- Featured on Brighton based Podcast channel RadioReverb, Dec 2016
- Atelierista at a Reggio Emilia inspired school, Nov 2016 - Aug 2020
- Featured on Vancouver based Podcast channel, Millions Like Us, Oct 2016
- Featured on Ladybeard Magazine in conjunction with PECKER. Jan 2016
- Published in PECKER book, which can be found on amazon. Published Oct 2015
- Ally Capellino collaboration, May 2015 - September 2015
- Kurt Schwitters Merz Barn Residency, Elterwater, Lake District, 2014
- Chelsea Flower Show (designing and building the stand and salesman for Sarah Walton), 2014
- Artist assistant for Sarah Walton, who is one of the country's leading potters. Nov 2013 - March 2015
- Reached Second in Brighton Music Charts (Reverbnation) 2013
- Featured on The Guardian, GuardianWitness page. 2013
Commissions other than illustration:
- Published in Nursery World Magazine showcasing a year-long project 'Empathy & Otherness' facilitated and documented by Dillon Howling, Nov 2019
- A member of The Wolf Club. A website that showcases Amber & Dillon Howling's Illustrations, April 2019
- Published in an article for Nursery Wold Magazine showcasing a year-long project 'It's not actually breakfast, it's animation.' facilitated by Dillon Howling, Oct 2018
- Documented, edited and facilitated a 30-minute documentary presenting children's capabilities shown at Horsham Capitol Cinema, July 2018
- A guest speaker at NurseryWorld show, presenting 2 long-term projects I've facilitated for children as an Atelierista. 3rd Feb 2018
- Attended the Reggio Emilia Study Tour, April 2018
- Featured on Brighton based Podcast channel RadioReverb, Dec 2016
- Atelierista at a Reggio Emilia inspired school, Nov 2016 - Aug 2020
- Featured on Vancouver based Podcast channel, Millions Like Us, Oct 2016
- Featured on Ladybeard Magazine in conjunction with PECKER. Jan 2016
- Published in PECKER book, which can be found on amazon. Published Oct 2015
- Ally Capellino collaboration, May 2015 - September 2015
- Kurt Schwitters Merz Barn Residency, Elterwater, Lake District, 2014
- Chelsea Flower Show (designing and building the stand and salesman for Sarah Walton), 2014
- Artist assistant for Sarah Walton, who is one of the country's leading potters. Nov 2013 - March 2015
- Reached Second in Brighton Music Charts (Reverbnation) 2013
- Featured on The Guardian, GuardianWitness page. 2013
Commissions other than illustration:
- Brass cast sculpture, 2021, West Sussex
- Concrete and Copperworks, H 6’ x W 4’ x D 2' 2014, Essex - private collection
- Small Tubular Sculpture 2015, Essex - private collection
Selected Exhibitions:
- Concrete and Copperworks, H 6’ x W 4’ x D 2' 2014, Essex - private collection
- Small Tubular Sculpture 2015, Essex - private collection
Selected Exhibitions:
- &/and exhibition - Heath Kane and Friends. Artists include Will Blood, Heath Kane, Banksy, David Shrigley etc. July 23 - Sept 23.
- Melting Lights Exhibition in Hackney Wick - climate change July 23
- Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, Surrey, showcasing children's sculptures, Oct 2019
- Stone Fish Gallery, Essex, Feb 2017
- The University of Brighton Graduate Show, June 2016
- London Design Festival, 19- 27th September 2015
- Shoreditch Design Triangle, 19-27th September 2015
- It's Been Fruitful, Circus Street, Brighton 2015
- Shift, Brighton, 2015
- Four Chairs, Lewes, 2015
- Pop Up Market, Brighton, 2014
- After Image, Brighton, 2014
- Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, Surrey, showcasing children's sculptures, Oct 2019
- Stone Fish Gallery, Essex, Feb 2017
- The University of Brighton Graduate Show, June 2016
- London Design Festival, 19- 27th September 2015
- Shoreditch Design Triangle, 19-27th September 2015
- It's Been Fruitful, Circus Street, Brighton 2015
- Shift, Brighton, 2015
- Four Chairs, Lewes, 2015
- Pop Up Market, Brighton, 2014
- After Image, Brighton, 2014