The Art of Jeff Hulligan

Jeff Hulligan is a native of Cleveland, OH earning his BOFA in illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Having grown up on a regular childhood intake of equal parts comic books and horror movies, he rolled them together with elements of modern art and graffiti to forge his own unique artistic voice. Jeff's work typically employs abstract colors and washes and punctuates them with dark graphic line work and pop art elements utilizing a range of inks, markers, acrylics, spray paint as well as various other mixed media. Having sold his works all over the world, Jeff has established himself with his raw, striking works that showcases his dark and recognizable style. Jeff's has also become known for his work plush designer toys. Creating and sewing each entirely by hand, his plush creatures have a uniquely disturbing whimsy.

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Here's a tiny skull I recently tucked in the corner of an otherwise unrelated Illustration.

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Just putting the finishing touches on my contribution to the Cleveland Artifact Machine Project @ the Sandusky Cultural Center, opening April 10th.

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Krampus, in all his painted cartoon glory!

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Starting to look presentable...

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Krampus base colors complete. Up next, detail!

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Merry Krampusnacht!! In honor of this special day I’d like to share something I’ve been working on, a 6 foot tall Krampus cutout for my front yard.

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All done.  "Love gun and Rocket"

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Work in progress of my Rocket Raccoon Pin-up.  Not sure if Groot will stay.

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I just finished an new table using reclaimed/recycled wood and steel.  As you can see the whole thing breaks down for shipping/storage.  While I plan on making my own stools eventually, I had a standard bar stool (which I prefer) at my desk already and just got three more for the set.  As with all of my furniture designs, I've incorperated several "bolt-hole" accents to give it the old-school work shop look.

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Here's Krampus in all his sister glory.  Made special for the (GASP) Krampus Show @ Breakneck Gallery.

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I've been busy getting ready for a a couple of holiday shows, the first of which is Manly Mart in Cleveland OH.

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Just finished a set of Halloween skeletons inspired by vintage cartoons.

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The annual return of our Edward Gorey mansion.

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Four new animal paintings!

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Our little Puggle doing his pee dance # puggle #peedance http://instagram.com/p/tnixhVNYfJ/

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The last of my TMNT series: the ruler of Dimension X, The Warlord Krang!

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Just finished this as a gift for my brother.  I'll have LE prints available soon.