by Matthew | Sep 23, 2025 | art, entertainment, illustration
Happy Birthday to The Boss, Bruce Springsteen born on this day in 1949 in Long Branch, NJ and one of The Garden State’s favorite sons. Although I was born in NYC, and have lived all around the US with a brief time in the UK, I consider myself a kid from Jersey...
by Matthew | Sep 10, 2025 | art, design, entertainment, illustration
Some days you just need some time to play. This is an homage to not only Tim Burton’s 1989 interpretation of Batman but also to the great illustrator’s who graced the cover of “The Saturday Evening Post”. From J.C. Leyendecker to Norman...
by Matthew | Aug 27, 2025 | art, design, entertainment, illustration
Sometimes portraits take on a life of their own. The evolution of this portrait of Mon Mothma, played by the talented Genevieve O’Reilly, began in a series of the stars of the hit show “Star Wars Andor” on Disney+. I had been working through some of...
by Matthew | Aug 21, 2025 | art, design, entertainment, illustration
Finished the latest portrait in the Andor, Season 2 series of portraits with Diego Luna as Cassian Andor. The series and the themes within the story arc are ones that ring very familiar to many Americans today. As we face a government that is increasingly marching...
by Matthew | Jul 18, 2025 | art, entertainment, illustration
As I rewatch Tony Gilroy’s incredible interpretation of the Star Wars Universe I am struck by the great casting and how everyone has grown into their roles. Mon Mohtma is an original character from George Lucas’ films so it was a tough gig to book, I am...
