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About

Ian Mackay is an artist, cartoonist, illustrator, and printmaker living in Maryland. He operates Hi-Bred, a risograph self-publishing project producing original comics, zines, and limited-edition art prints since 2017.

As an illustrator, Ian works with editorial and commercial clients including Figma, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Eater, Zeit Magazin, WeWork, and Gehl Studio. His work has been featured by It's Nice That, and Hi-Bred has exhibited at Printed Matter New York, the San Francisco Art Book Fair, MoCCA, Short Run Seattle, SFMOMA Book Bazaar, and more.

Hi-Bred books are stocked at independent bookshops and art book spaces across the US, Europe, and Japan, including Printed Matter Inc., 50 Watts Books, Silver Sprocket, and Twelve Kyoto.

For illustration commissions or general inquiries, contact ian@hi-bred.net.

 

Hi, I’m Ian Mackay, an artist living in Maryland.

I operate a risograph self-publishing project called Hi-Bred, making original comics, zines, and art prints with a special dedication to natural wonders, esoteric narratives, and absurd jokes. I also work as a freelance illustrator with an interest in visual storytelling. To see examples of commissioned projects, visit the illustration section.

Hi-Bred Postcard Club is a monthly subscription where members get three hand-printed risograph postcards mailed to their door: one to keep, one to mail, and one to give. Join the club on Patreon.

Hi-Bred Studio Notes is a monthly newsletter with news about new prints and comics, upcoming events, and updates on the Postcard Club. Subscribe on Substack.

For illustration inquiries, email ian@hi-bred.net.

Clients include: Figma, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Eater, Zeit Magazin, WeWork, and Gehl Studio.

Hi-Bred books are available at: Printed Matter, Inc., 50 Watts Books, Dalé Zine, Secret Headquarters, Partners and Son, Stuff Bookstore, Oven Universe, Twelve Kyoto, Kaleidoscope Books, and Wildflower Bookstore.