Matt is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, animator and gentlmen farmer. He is currently the co-owner of 12 Grain, a design and illustration studio located just outside of Buffalo, NY. His portfolio includes a diverse array of work including murals, furniture and animation along with plenty of commissioned work for professional clients ranging from non-profits, to large corporations. Matt has exhibited artwork in New York City, Buffalo, NY and Durham, NC, and has been published in Playboy Magazine, Punk Planet and Spectrum Fantastic Art, among others. A typical day may also include chopping firewood, picking apples and eating fresh eggs, as Matt and his family enjoy the comforts of farm life.