Meg Hunt + HOW magazine
August 18, 2009
When Meg Hunt, the newest addition to the Scott Hull family, was a kid all she wanted to do was draw pictures. Even if that involved sketching and coloring in library books. This quirky whimsical attitude has stuck with her, and her latest feature in HOW magazine’s “17 Rising Stars” special, is simply another way she gets to express herself—silliness and all. The magazine launched its first annual talent showcase, and Meg was selected from thousands of young creatives.
Influenced by Charley Harper, Jim Flora, Eric Carle, Richard Scarry, and Maurice Sendak, Meg refers to her illustrations as being “infused with little bits of humor that perk up the viewers’ eyes.” She is also inspired by a lot of vintage advertising and folk art from around the world: Mexican printmakers, Russian folk painters, Japanese pop-art. She says, “I approach illustration like a puzzle, trying to sort out how to mesh a good story with engaging characters and ton of little details. Hopefully, it comes across as timeless and fun, occasionally sinister, but mostly curious.”
One of Meg’s immediate goals is to one day work with Target, or go into house-wares and design patterns for fabrics and dishware. “I’d love to consult on an animated film or do a music video for some of my favorite bands, because I’ve always felt tied to music and art together, and the idea of seeing my drawings move makes me giddy. I basically just want to see my fun drawings everywhere, inhabiting the world I’m surrounded by.”
HOW magazine captured Meg’s spirit of adventure, fun, and promise in a fascinating light. We expect nothing but great things from her.
