Hand-drawn animation with a confident line, tight loops and musical timing — built around simple, clever ideas.
Con McHugh is a Bristol-based illustrator and animator who draws every frame by hand. His work stands out for its authentic craft and human warmth. His visual language is deliberately simple—pared-down shapes, minimal line, warm texture—but his animations are meticulously constructed, with timing and rhythm that feel effortless because they're so carefully considered.
He creates idea-driven brand films, social loops, editorial illustrations and live show visuals. His approach makes him a natural collaborator for brand agencies building campaigns and content systems that need to feel human, not algorithmic. Clients include Apple, Google, ON, The New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Apple, Lego, Google, On, TED, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Woodland Trust, Adrian Cox, Bristol Jazz Festival, Brand New, Adobe.
