Judith Hunt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Judith Hunt
Judith Hunt in Maine, 2007
Born	Washington
Nationality	American
Area(s)	Writer, Penciller
Notable works	Evangeline

Judith A. Hunt is an American artist who creates many kinds of art. She is an illustrator, painter, cartoonist, and designer. Her work can be seen in books, magazines, TV shows, comics, videos, and even on toys! She has also been an art director and designer for magazines.

As of 2025, Judith Hunt works from her studio in Kennebunk, Maine. She draws pictures for educational books and children's stories. She also shows her beautiful paintings in art shows nearby.

Judith Hunt's art career has changed a lot over time. She always adapts to what the art market needs. She has helped create educational books and illustrated many children's books. She also draws pictures for book covers and magazines.

Because she knows a lot about plants and nature, she has drawn signs and posters for conservation groups. These include the United States Forestry Service and the Maine Department of Conservation. Her art helps teach people about plants and wildlife. She has also created fantasy art and pictures for popular characters like Raggedy Ann and Andy. She even worked on videos for What's a Gonzo and Baby Kermit's Birthday Surprise.

About Judith Hunt's Art Career

Working on Comics

From 1980 to 1985, Judith Hunt worked with her husband, Chuck Dixon. They created and wrote cartoon and comic books together. One of their famous works was Evangeline. She also designed and drew pictures for these projects. She worked on Robotech Defenders with writer Andrew Helfer.

In 1987, Hunt drew three issues of Conan the King. She also drew issues #3 and #4 of Evangeline for First Comics. She helped with other comics for First Comics too. She updated the drawings for Raggedy Ann and Andy for Macmillan. She also illustrated many children's books, including What's a Gonzo and Baby Kermit's Birthday Surprise. She designed packaging for toys as well.

Her Time at Highlights for Children

In 1988, Judith Hunt started a new job at Highlights for Children. This company is known for its popular children's magazine. She worked mainly for Highlights for Children and Boyds Mills Press until 2000.

She drew the Timbertoes comic strip from 1992 to 2002. She also designed puzzles for Highlights' "Puzzlemania" and Hidden Picture books. She created characters and illustrations for "Which Way USA" and "Funzone" magazines.

Her Work in the 2000s

Judith Hunt has continued to create amazing art. She illustrated the children's picture book Prunes and Rupe by Lydia Griffin. She also worked on Animals Under Our Feet, an educational nature book that won an award in 2008. She illustrated the historical novels Susan Creek and Two Williams for young readers.

Judith Hunt is still the illustrator for the online comic series Evangeline. Her son, Ben Dixon, now writes the new issues. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She also helps lead The Maine Illustrators' Collective. Her illustrations have been featured in Picturebook 2006, Picturebook 2008, and Directory of Illustration #24.

Clients and Projects

Judith Hunt has worked with many different companies and organizations. Here are some of them:

• Filter Press - Prunes and Rupe (2007)
• Treasure Bay - Animals Under Our Feet (2005)
• Zootles
• Disney
• Highlights for Children - Illustrations and character design for Puzzlemania, Funzone, Which Way USA (1990-1994). She was also the Timbertoes strip cartoonist (1994-2002).
• Western Publishing - Raggedy Ann and Andy Go Flying (1980)
• U.S. Forestry Service
• State of Maine Dept. of Conservation
• Boyds Mill Press - Book covers and illustrations (1993-1995), The Timbertoes 123 and The Timbrertoes ABC (1997)
• Scholastic
• Random House
• Platt & Munk - Three Little Kittens (1979)
• Veritas Press - Susan Creek (2000), Two Williams (2003), Up in the Sky (2005), Bad Meg! (2005)
• EP Dutton - Winnie the Pooh's Adventures With Words (1982), Travels with Pooh (1984)
• Mattel
• Comics:
  • DC Comics - Robotech Defenders
  • First Comics - Evangeline (1985-1986), Jon Sable, Freelance (1985)
  • Marvel Comics - Conan the King (1986)
• Hallmark Cards - Jammie Pies (1985)
• National Geographic
• Harcourt
• McGraw Hill
• Macmillan Publishing - Raggedy Ann and Andy Licensing design (1986), Tim's Big Adventure (1988)
• The Jim Henson Company - Baby Kermit's Birthday Surprise (1986), "What's A Gonzo?" Illustration and Video