Originally from Germany, Jutta Hilpuesch is an artist, illustrator, and photographer living in a northern suburb of Chicago. She specializes in whimsical mixed-media illustrations, combining minimalist line art and photography. She graduated with a degree in business, worked as a marketing manager for one of the largest candy companies in Germany, and ran her own jewelry design business before discovering her passion for illustrating. Jutta is the creator of a beloved miniature-sized character named Amelie, who has become an Instagram favorite for many. Jutta Hilpuesch is married, has three children and a golden retriever, Bo. She loves late-night comedy, fuzzy socks, and sometimes bakes just to eat the cookie dough. Her dream home would be located in a no-freeze zone and would come with a self-stocking fridge and a laundry wizard. Follow her on Instagram @happydaysfactory.
