From ink to pixels

Illustrator & Graphic Designer

I’m an independent graphic artist based in Melbourne. I partner with brands, agencies, non-profits, and publishers across Australia and worldwide to create original, refined, and production-ready branding, packaging, infographics, and textile designs.

Illustration & Graphic Design
shaped by over 25 years

Bespoke commercial artwork and visual identity design, crafted seamlessly from concept to final production.

Illustration & Custom Artwork

• Books & editorial illustration
• Packaging & product artwork
• Linocut & drawing commissions

Graphic Design & Visual Identity

• Strategic brand identity systems
• Information & data visualisation
•Textile design & surface patterns

About Matthew

Commercial Illustration & Graphic Design, From Concept to Production

Blending traditional hand-drawn craft with modern digital precision, I bring more than two decades of industry experience to every project. From initial sketch to final press-ready artwork, I work directly with clients to build distinctive visual identities and illustrations that stand the test of time.

MY STORY & APPROACH

Bespoke creativity. Purposeful design.

Whether building a brand from the ground up or illustrating a campaign, I craft tailored visual solutions designed to cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression. Explore selected case studies below.

CASE STUDIES

Illustration & Data Visualisation — Transparency International Australia

Design and illustration for Transparency International Australia (TIA) 2024-2028 strategy.

Logo Identity — Biodiversity Legacy

Logo and illustrations for saving the Spot-Tailed Quoll in Gippsland, Victoria.

Book Illustration — Frankenstein

The timeless classic Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Published by Hipkiss Publishing House with illustrations inspired by the original writing.

Health & Safety Infographics

Illustration and Infographics. Visualising Safety: My Illustration Work for the 2026 First Aid Calendars

Child Safety Information Design & Awareness Campaign for Knox City Council

Transforming complex Victorian child-safe standards into an accessible, inclusive community outreach campaign. An information design rollout for Knox City Council.

Book Illustration — Oz 2: One Wizard's Carnage

This is the second book in the Oz series by author Hope Swan. I created a series of illustrations inspired by her contemporary interpretation of The Wizard of Oz.

Textile Design & Repeat Pattern

I developed a unique hand-painted watercolour style illustration portraying Skating Dogs as part of Coco & Pud's newest winter collection.

Book Illustration — Sherlock Holmes

I was commissioned by Stephen Hipkiss from Hipkiss Publishing in Australia to create illustrations for the upcoming reprint of Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Study in Scarlet."

Illustration & Linocut Branding

T-Shirt artwork. Unveiling Nature's Canvas: Crafting California's Iconic Landscapes

Book Illustration — The Wizard of Oz Reimagined

This illustration project involved a collaboration with upcoming author Hope Swan. Inspired by her contemporary interpretation of The Wizard of Oz.

Illustration & Data Visualisation — Trajan Scientific

Data visualisation for Trajan Scientific, transforming intricate analytical chemistry processes, laboratory timelines, and sample-prep workflows.

Illustration & Report — Vic Department of Health & TACSI

A commissioned report with the support of the Victorian Department of Health. The use of illustration in breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of belonging.