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Gary L. Hughes

He's a designer, sculptor, animator – on top of which Gary L. Hughes is known as the "Whimsical Wit" of art. Recognized for his originality and witty expressions, Hughes has spent much of his life dedicating his work to art and education.

His journey as an exhibition designer and sculptor began shortly after joining the army and, later, after completing his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute of Art. His major influences include the likes of Michelangelo, John Hubley and Walt Disney, among others.

After having served as a director for an animation production company, he developed enough of a reputation to expand more. “I have done work for NBC, PBS, National Geographic and The Smithsonian Institute,” he says. Eventually, his interests evolved and grew enough to open his own film production company; from there, he went on to create hundreds of animated films. Among his many awards is that of the Washington Sculpture.

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