some work.

An arm is holding a white tote bag with Huemaker / Hugh Russell illustrated manga style screaming marmot design, that says "Spokane, WA" in Japanese, in front of a brown t-shirt with a design of a Vitruvian Marmot on it, with "Spokane, WA" text.

terrain x collab

Illustration of a round cartoon character the shape of an O, with smiling teeth. Vegetables are falling around him and text reads, "I keep it plant based."

one&all animations

Interior of an airport terminal with empty chairs, large windows showing a clear blue sky, and an airplane taking off.

global internship program

A modern building with large glass windows and a beige-colored exterior, with yellow autumn leaves on a tree in the foreground, and a street lamp nearby. Text overlay indicates Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

gonzaga interviews

The photo shows a Spokane street during sunset with cars parked along the curb and people walking. Tall buildings line the street, and streetlamps illuminate the sidewalk, with a pink and orange sky in the background.

dsp brand reveal

Cartoon bear called FuBear wearing a red baseball cap and a white T-shirt with red accents, with the words "TAIWAN EXCELLENCE" printed on it, standing against a gray background.

fubear animations

A collection of five colorful Inlander magazines fanned out on a wooden surface, each featuring vibrant illustrations by Huemaker / Hugh Russell, and bold headlines on their covers.

more…

Felt craft of a snake in a forest with mushrooms and flowers in a white frame on a yellow background.

for fun

Collage of artistic portraits and sketches featuring Hugh Russell aka Huemaker, with curly blonde hair, and cats, including photographs and drawing illustrations.

howdy.

I’m Hugh Russell — a passionate artist, designer, animator, and musician.

I love bringing ideas to life with lines, shapes, colors, textures, sound, and motion. I’m endlessly fascinated with how different combinations of these things can create engaging experiences and have a lasting emotional impact.

With a decade+ of industry experience and a lifetime of throwing colors and lines around, I have an ever-growing toolbox of creative skills and I’m not afraid to use ‘em.

Hugh Russell aka Huemaker, seen smiling in front of a white brick wall, wearing his Vintage Marmot t-shirt, which shows a marmot in running gear standing on the bank of the Spokane River.
Hugh Russell aka Huemaker standing indoors in front of a white brick wall, holding his Terrain X Spokane Washington themed illustrated designs on a shirt and a tote bag.