Matt Stawicki

USA

From superhero comics to Star Wars to the paintings of Frank Frazetta, Matt has always had an interest in fantasy. The aesthetic of his art is greatly influenced by the Golden Age of Illustration. Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell and Maxfield Parrish are among his traditional influences. Although Matt is a traditionally trained painter he was also an early user of digital methods to create his art. In recent years he has created a balance and works fluidly utilizing both techniques in has work. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. Matt was always drawn to the arts. An independent child he spent many hours entertaining himself by sketching and drawing. In his teens he also developed a love for music and started playing guitar.