Matthew Hughes | Illustration and Design
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Introduction: I never find it easy to define my art; to put it simply, my work and my style are an expression of me, and are crafted from my personal tastes and preferred methods of work. Over the years I have discovered a love for specific mediums such as watercolors, color-pencils and pen & ink, and have found the computer a useful tool to expedite the process of making my art as well as opening the door of new and grander possibilities for what I can make. When making my illustrations it is my desire to instill the images with tactile textures, abstract and intricate patterns, and a strong sense of light and space. All the while bringing an element of whit, whimsy and play to even the heaviest of subject matters.
I greatly enjoy stories and narratives of all sorts, and believe telling stories is one of the fundamental cores of humanity. It is my pleasure as an illustrator to continue this tradition, because what makes an image an illustration is the story being told. With this same pleasure it is my hope to help you tell your story. I also just really like making things.
Overview
Hired 3 times
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5 years in business
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Paypal, Venmo
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Jose C.
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amazing and precise artwork, would recommend to anyone
May 28, 2020VerifiedDave P.
Matthew created some beautiful icons and designs for my educational and card game apps, exceeding all expectations, as well as designing and implementing my business web site. He was professional, easygoing and great to work with.
Mar 12, 2017Jonathan W.
He provided me a series of t-shirt designs that were a hybrid of hand illustration and Adobe Illustration. They were executed perfectly! He takes it beyond the initial request and really does make it a work of art. I highly recommend him.
Mar 9, 2017
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Matthew Hughes
FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?There is no standard pricing system, because many of the variables needed to determine a price are dependent on the clients need, budget and intent of use of the illustration.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?When working with a customer, new or old, I believe it is important to speak with the costumer first to fully understand the scope of their project, and address any questions the client may have. From this discourse, a contract can be formed within which the project is defined, a price and payment method are agreed upon and the extent of time the customer may use the created image is established. After the contract is drafted and signed, the preliminary stage can begin. It is in this initial stage when all the “work” is done, by with a series of sketches and comps for the client to review and provide feedback upon. This back and forth continues on for a couple of rounds, (a number specified in the contract) until a comp/sketch is to the clients liking. With the final comp in hand, and no other changes needed, the final image is created.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I have graduated California State University of Long Beach College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustrations. I have also worked within the education field for 9 years.