MIAD alum John Matson credits the 1970’s book cover artwork of Darrell K. Sweet, the sci-fi/fantasy movie boom of the late 70’s and early 80’s, and Richard Amsel’s movie poster art for Raiders of the Lost Ark as his primary springboards for pursuing a career in the fantasy genre. After graduating from MIAD in 1994, John started creating work for the game industry, producing hundreds of illustrations for cards, magazines, and book covers/interiors. After living in Texas for a few years, John moved back to Milwaukee in 1999, where in addition to an occasionally hectic freelance schedule he teaches numerous illustration courses at MIAD.
Spock’s Bad Fortunes
View John’s work at matson-art.myportfolio.com