Con McHugh is a UK-based artist working across illustration and animation. His work is characterised by a minimal, hand-drawn style and a playful approach to visual storytelling. Often built around a simple conceptual idea, his images and animations invite a second look, revealing an unexpected twist, a subtle joke or something more thought-provoking.
Originally working in brand design, Con's illustration career took shape through his animated identity for Bristol Jazz Festival, followed by collaborations with jazz musician Adrian Cox on album artwork, tour identities and animated projections for live performances.
Today, he works independently across animated loops, editorial illustration, art direction and larger-scale brand campaigns, collaborating with clients including Apple, On, LEGO, TED and Google.
In 2026, he was named one of Creative Boom's Top 15 Illustrators. His work brings together the simplicity of traditional drawing with a contemporary, idea-led approach to image-making.
He is represented by Agent Pekka.
Originally working in brand design, Con's illustration career took shape through his animated identity for Bristol Jazz Festival, followed by collaborations with jazz musician Adrian Cox on album artwork, tour identities and animated projections for live performances.
Today, he works independently across animated loops, editorial illustration, art direction and larger-scale brand campaigns, collaborating with clients including Apple, On, LEGO, TED and Google.
In 2026, he was named one of Creative Boom's Top 15 Illustrators. His work brings together the simplicity of traditional drawing with a contemporary, idea-led approach to image-making.
He is represented by Agent Pekka.