About Hugh
Hugh D’Andrade is an award-winning illustrator based in Oakland, California. His work has appeared on young adult book jackets, rock posters, magazines, t-shirts, skateboards, the cover of Communication Arts, and on the occasional gallery wall. He is Creative Director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and has taught at the California College of Arts & Crafts, as well as the San Francisco Art Institute.
Hugh is represented by the Jennifer Vaughn agency. Contact jen@jenvaughnart.com.
FAQ
Q: Hugh’s art looks familiar. Where have I seen it before?
A: Rock posters for Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Joan Jett, Elvis Costello and others. Communication Arts (on the cover!). American Illustration. Wired Magazine. Giant bus shelter ads for the Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco. Posters, tickets, stickers and ephemera for the Burning Man Festival in Nevada. Various book covers for Harper Collins (UK), Peachpit Press and AK Press. Poster collections such as Chronicle Books’ The Art of Modern Rock. You get the idea.
Q: Where does Hugh get his ideas?
A: Hugh has difficulty sleeping, which has caused his dreaming mind to take refuge in his sketchbook. Also, Hugh has been known to pay close attention to the art of other artists, among them the pulp novels of the 1950s, film posters from the 60s and 70s, papel picado silhouettes from Mexico, and the work of his many artistic pals.
Q: Can I hire Hugh to paint _____?
A: Yes! Hugh is an artistic mercenary, a gun for hire. When it comes to art, he has no scruples. Pay him and he will paint. It’s uncanny!
Q: I have some money. Should I give it to Hugh?
A: Yes! Hugh loves money, and for some reason he can never get enough of it.
Q: I need some art, but I have very little/no money.
A: That’s terrible that you have no money. You should get some! But for now, go ahead and grab some of Hugh’s political and/or old art which he has made available on his Flickr page for paupers such as yourself to use.
Q: I need a logo for my new business. Can Hugh do it?
A: Hugh has multiple talents, but sadly, logo design is not one of them. (Fistfuls of cash might result in Hugh discovering hidden talents, however.)
Q: What an amazing website! Did Hugh design this? Can Hugh make my site?
A: This site was designed and built by Hugh’s friend Betsy Lyon.
Q: When I Google Hugh’s name, I discover that he is involved in various political initiatives. What’s up with that?
A: Hugh has been a radical activist his entire adult life, and he can’t stop now. He helped start the worldwide bicycle movement known as Critical Mass, worked on the infamous political magazine Processed World, and was one of a handful of visionaries who somehow knew that the Iraq War was a bad idea from the start.
Clients List & Publications
CLIENTS:
Barnes & Noble
Harper Collins
MacMillan
NPR
Penguin
Rodale
Running Press
Wired
COLLECTIONS:
3×3
Art of Modern Rock
Art of Peace & Social Justice
American Illustration
Communication Arts
Creative Quarterly
POSTERS:
Burning Man
Black Crowes
Calexico
Elvis Costello
The Cramps
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Leonard Cohen Festival
Lucinda Williams
Luna
Newport Folk Festival
Pixies
Stern Grove Festival
