Art Direction | Design | UX & UI | Illustration

Hi, I’m Lanny Harmon, and I’m an artist. It’s taken me a long time to say that with conviction—without the nagging voice of imposter syndrome—but here we are.

Early on, I was told I had to choose: be a “generalist” or a “specialist.” I never bought into that. I want to understand everything in my ecosystem, so I do. I’ve always been drawn to all kinds of creative pursuits because, for me, creativity isn’t about narrowing your focus—it’s about the freedom to express and expand. Whether it’s a piece of art, an ad layout, or a simple conceptual idea brought to life, creation is all about commitment. The outcome, the attention, and the opinions? They come later.

“Making” is the magic in my life and always has been for as long as I can remember.

I grew up immersed in a blend of influences—from comic books and Saturday morning cartoons to skateboard deck designs and hip hop. I’ve been a sneakerhead since Michael Jordan’s first pair dropped, and I’ve been chasing that creative spark ever since. Whether I chose this path or it chose me, I’d have it no other way.

At my core, I’m a creator. I love art. I love music. I love animation. Typography, illustration, film, design—anything that lets me build something new, every day. That’s my drive and what gets me up for the next one.

With over two decades of experience in advertising, marketing, and design, I’ve had the privilege of working across a wide spectrum of industries: Hospitality, Casino & Gaming, Automotive, Food & Beverage, Technology, Financial Services, and Leisure & Entertainment. Along the way, I’ve helped craft meaningful work for some incredible brands, blending creativity with strategy to bring ideas to life in compelling ways.

CLIENT ROSTER

BWH Hotels: Best Western, Best Western Plus, Best Western Premier, World Hotels, Aiden, Glo, Premier Collection by BW, Signature Collection by BW, Vib, SureStay

Yeager Marketing: NVIDIA, Dell, Veeam, NetApp, Riverbed, Hemisphere, & VMware

Riester: Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona, The Arizona Lottery, MidFirst Bank, Herdez, La Victoria, McDonalds (Idaho Franchises), Gold’s Gym, Monte Carlo Casino, Chumash Casino Resort, Seneca Casino & Resorts, Clark Planetarium,
L.A. Animal Services, Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, San Luis Obispo Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Arizona Bureau of Tobacco Education & Prevention, The California Department of Conservation, Idahoan, & Maricopa County Air Quality Department

Lavidge: Phoenix International Raceway, McDonalds, United Rentals, RSC Equipment, Cable ONE, LifeLock, & Pathways to Housing

Martz Agency: Meritage Homes, Monterey Homes, Portland Place Condos, Privada at Pinnacle Peak, Scarab Motorsports, Villago, Southern Highlands, Southern Highlands Realty, Calasera, Fort McDowell Adventures, Loreto Bay & Westgate Living

FCB Irvine: Taco Bell, X-Games, Doubletree Hotels, & Immfomersion

Saatchi & Saatchi Conill, : Toyota, Toyota Motorsports, & TRD (Toyota Racing Development) 

EMP Inc. (Event Management & Promotions): Gatorade, Foster Farms, Kellogg’s, General Electric, & Sony Playstation Road Tour

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY - San Francisco
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Design & Art Direction