ABOUT

Matt is an illustrator living and working in Manchester, England. His work is instantly recognizable for its distinctive mixture of detailed realism and monochrome palette. This style is an amalgamation of a lifetime passion for drawing, an eye for detail and being colour blind. Where others see colour, Matt sees shades and textures, the fine stitching on a shoe, the faded stickers on a street lamppost.

He finds inspiration from architecture, men’s fashion and pop culture, as well as childhood nostalgia of cartoons and an interest in classic illustration and art. Matt is a proud northerner, having grown up in the North West, attending the University of Cumbria for his foundation in Fine Art, before moving to Manchester to study Design and Art Direction at Manchester School of Art. Since graduating, Matt worked as a freelance graphic designer before deciding to focus solely on his unique style of illustration. Since 2014, Matt has been supported by the Princes Trust and officially launched as an illustrator this year. When Matt isn't drawing for hours on end, he enjoys running and hiking in the great outdoors, music and film, fashion and photography.

If you'd like to work with Matt or for any more info please contact him at [email protected].