Toru & Meep Return !!

Here's a work-in-progress teaser image from Toru & Meep Book 2. Hoping to have this ready August '16. Book 1 is still available to buy HERE.

Toru & Meep

The first of my 'Toru & Meep' books is now available to buy here. I've tried to keep costs down but Postage and VAT have conspired against me ( sorry readers overseas) - if a cheaper form of distribution avails itself I will do my best to address this cost issue and save you some pennies. If there is the demand, a positive buzz, people buy this book and like the stories and characters within then I will endeavour to get the second book up and running in the not too distant future. Any feedback / advice / suggestions much appreciated. Matt

Coming Soon !!

Cover Art / work-in-progress character sketches from forthcoming childrens book Toru & Meep

Spirou Strip

Wow - it's been a while since my last post .... still here though!

Been busy working on various projects - Toru & Meep (kid's book) is coming on nicely, preparing lots of imagery for a Culprit Tech project and lots of real-life work keeping me busy - one such project was this recent commission which was lots of fun to do - a strip for Spirou ... the theme? Japan! Here are a few highlights from said strip! Hope all you creative cats out there are keeping busy despite economic doom and gloom ....

Matt x

Meep 2011 - Full Steam Ahead!!

As you can see from these pics - the Meep merchandise ideas are nicely taking shape! My intended project for summer 2011, in collaboration with Lizzie Cameron ( who made these brilliant Meep plush characters) is to dust off an idea I've been kicking around for a few years now and finally produce a kid's book all about Meep and his friends. Watch this space for future Meep updates!

Spirou Strip

Haven't delved much into the world of comics before but I was delighted to be asked to contribute a piece for Spirou recently - here are some of the character poses used in said strip!!

Animals

Some rough ideas for baby book characters I'm developing at the moment. these are for the same folks who produce Spirou magazine.As you can see their mascot Spip the squirrel is in amongst all the other critters!

Logo Designs

A few work-in-progress-may-still-need-tweaking logo idents for Typeface Creative and Deershed Festival

Squirrels!!

Working on re-interpreting a character design at the moment - here are some of the initial rough ideas .....

Robots!

Some ideas I'm developing for a friend - could potentially become a colouring book for kids ....

Artwork Refined

That comp image tidied up - few minor changes .....

ZONK

Meep Latest ....

Still chipping away at the kid's book idea / page layout - less is definitely more methinks!!

Good Food Folk!!

Howdy! Some rough character sketches I've just done for a pitch about healthy eating for kids - burger dad is my fave!!

Sneak Peek!

Some sketches from another upcoming Children's book pitch I'm working on - this particular story takes place in Japan ( a place I'd love to visit one day) and is all about a character called Toru and his love of flying kites ....

One of the characters he meets can be seen here appropriated for another potential project!

Endangered Species

Assorted critter logos for Fortean Times .....

Culprit Stickers

Just been supplied with some nice vinyl stix courtesy of Sticker Monkey!!

Finished Critters!!

Those Wu-Warriors in full effect!!!

More Follicle & Fettle Toy Updates!!

Shaping up nicely!! Modelling by Vdesign

First The Book .... Now The Toys!!

Vijay Paul delivers yet again - Follicle & Fettle prototype figures ....

Toy Story

The very talented Vijay Paul has transformed some 2D sketches of
mine into rather nice 3D CG concept models. For further proof of his
midas touch click here.

Rough Book Layout

Think the format will be aimed at pre-school young 'uns with
a slight learning vibe to it ie. getting to grips with directions ...

More MEEP action ....

Another panel from Meep's adventures ....

MEEP takes shape ....

More preliminary character concepts ...

Gocs Away!!!!

Managed to print about 100 of 'em in just under two hours!! Thanks again to Russell and Julie for their time, printing gear and patience!

It's A Cracker!!

Over-indulgence at xmas time ..... Sunday Herald Magazine / Health column pic

Scraping The Barrel ....

Another set of aborted book images ... these are from Follicle & Fettle which I attempted to get published absolute donkeys ago ... Nearly 3 - 4 years now I come to think of it!! Sorry - but it's been a quiet week work-wise ... not many fresh new pics to post ....

Who you calling a spanner??

Spot Illustrations for Property Week

Turning Japanese ...

A while ago I had some work featured in a book - Business Cards:The Art Of Saying Hello
This photo was taken by a friend of mine on his visit to Tokyo - it's great seeing something familiar but with a fresh perspective to it - the kanji lettering gives it a whole new feel ...

Plan B

Couple of illustrations for music mag Plan B