Nice to e-meet ya!
My name is Olivia Hughes, and I am a stop-motion puppet fabricator/ editorial illustrator with a unique visual voice and a deep knowledge of technical fabrication skills.
Whenever I'm not working on a creative project, you can find me twisting my ankles out on a hiking trail.
As of Winter 2024, I am currently looking for work!
If you represent an animation studio: I can bring your films to life with dynamic, lively puppets, ranging from 2D cutouts to fully articulated silicone!
If you represent a news publication: I create eye-catching illustrations that engage thoughtfully with the subject matter, on a quick turnaround.
If you are interested in working with me, you can reach me at oliviahughes227@gmail.com , or through my contact page
Cheers!
Experience
Contract Illustrator for LAist, Summer 2023 - present
Art Associate at Central Market, Fall 2023 - present
Puppet Fabrication Trainee at Bix Pix Entertainment, Fall 2022
Staff Illustrator for the Daily Trojan, the official USC newspaper, Spring 2023
Education
Graduated in 2023 Summa Cum Laude from the University of Southern California, with a BFA in Fine Arts and a minor in Visual Narratives
Currently enrolled in Annika Schindler's Puppet Costuming course
Skills
Digital illustration
Analog illustration
Photo editing
Animation
Costume fabrication
Molding and casting
Hand-sewing
Sculpting
Painting
Wig making
Puppet mechanisms
Character design
Costume design