The Goal
The focus of my illustrative work is fantasy-based imagery. My work uses bold, flat colors and dramatic lighting to create intimate worlds for the viewer to explore. Despite being evocative of animation, my work uses techniques from painting to create lush environments and an atmospheric presence. Primary concerns within my body of work include storytelling and a finding a personal voice to use in creating imagery.
The image content is intended to be more symbolic than representative. Character and environmental design are important concerns within my work. Forms and figures are drawn from nature and figure drawing experience, and I find interest in creating characters that reflect distinctive phenotypes and personalities. Fashion is another interest that is present throughout the collection, whether it be modern, period, or personally designed. Above all, the driving force behind each illustration is to tell a story or convey a message in a way that is aesthetically interesting with a strong sense of mood.
The focus of my illustrative work is fantasy-based imagery. My work uses bold, flat colors and dramatic lighting to create intimate worlds for the viewer to explore. Despite being evocative of animation, my work uses techniques from painting to create lush environments and an atmospheric presence. Primary concerns within my body of work include storytelling and a finding a personal voice to use in creating imagery.
The image content is intended to be more symbolic than representative. Character and environmental design are important concerns within my work. Forms and figures are drawn from nature and figure drawing experience, and I find interest in creating characters that reflect distinctive phenotypes and personalities. Fashion is another interest that is present throughout the collection, whether it be modern, period, or personally designed. Above all, the driving force behind each illustration is to tell a story or convey a message in a way that is aesthetically interesting with a strong sense of mood.
Above all, the driving force behind each illustration is to tell a story or convey a message in a way that is aesthetically interesting with a strong sense of mood.
The History
Matt Becker has been drawing for over twenty years, the most common subjects in his youth being mermaids and princesses. More recently, Matt has discovered painting and design. He has two associates degrees (in Painting and General Studies) and two Bachelors degrees (in Painting and Illustration). Over the last year, Matt has volunteered at the New Bedford Art Museum / ArtWorks! doing graphic design. Matt has won several awards in paintings as well, and was featured in the senior show at ArtWorks! earlier this semester. Through the past three years he has independently worked the convention and festival circuit, and won the Anime Boston “Magic and Mischief” contest in 2014 (“iSummon”). Matt hopes to continue drawing and creating stories as long as his wrists hold out.
Matt Becker has been drawing for over twenty years, the most common subjects in his youth being mermaids and princesses. More recently, Matt has discovered painting and design. He has two associates degrees (in Painting and General Studies) and two Bachelors degrees (in Painting and Illustration). Over the last year, Matt has volunteered at the New Bedford Art Museum / ArtWorks! doing graphic design. Matt has won several awards in paintings as well, and was featured in the senior show at ArtWorks! earlier this semester. Through the past three years he has independently worked the convention and festival circuit, and won the Anime Boston “Magic and Mischief” contest in 2014 (“iSummon”). Matt hopes to continue drawing and creating stories as long as his wrists hold out.