I am a very versatile, collaborative, adventurous, and fun illustrator with whom to work. I can adapt my style to fit nearly any style you are seeking. I have created illustrations, logos and designs for clients such as W.W. Grainger, Inc., Sketchbook Brewing Co., Transient Artisan Ales, North Shore Cider Co., The Wall Street Journal, and many more. And I have illustrated four children’s books: The Toothless Fairy, The Isle of Stuck Faces, A Magnificent Misunderstanding, and From Earth to Eris.…

Matthew La Fleur

I am a very versatile, collaborative, adventurous, and fun illustrator with whom to work. I can adapt my style to fit nearly any style you are seeking. I have created illustrations, logos and designs for clients such as W.W. Grainger, Inc., Sketchbook Brewing Co., Transient Artisan Ales, North Shore Cider Co., The Wall Street Journal, and many more. And I have illustrated four children’s books: The Toothless Fairy, The Isle of Stuck Faces, A Magnificent Misunderstanding, and From Earth to Eris.…

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I am a very versatile, collaborative, adventurous, and fun illustrator with whom to work. I can adapt my style to fit nearly any style you are seeking. I have created illustrations, logos and designs for clients such as W.W. Grainger, Inc., Sketchbook Brewing Co., Transient Artisan Ales, North Shore Cider Co., The Wall Street Journal, and many more. And I have illustrated four children’s books: The Toothless Fairy, The Isle of Stuck Faces, A Magnificent Misunderstanding, and From Earth to Eris.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VP Creative Director at Trend Publishing
November 1, 2007 - Present
Layout and design of two monthly magazines and an annual directory with over 200 pages. Art direction and production of sketches, photos, layouts, ideas, for senior staff. Maintain brand visuals and identities across platforms. Conceptualize, design and art direct media planner, advertisements, direct mail, brochures, sales aids. Video editing and production of YouTube content. Art direction of all internet-based sites, social media, promotions. Photography, retouching and color correction.
Illustration / Design Freelance at Self-Employed / Freelance
December 31, 1996 - Present
Created illustrations, logos and designs for clients such as W.W. Grainger, Inc., Sketchbook Brewing Co., The Wall Street Journal, and many more. Illustrated four children’s books: The Toothless Fairy, The Isle of Stuck Faces, A Magnificent Misunderstanding, and From Earth to Eris.

Education

BFA in Illustration at Syracuse University, College of Visual & Performing Arts
August 15, 1992 - May 12, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 The Isle of Stuck Faces
    Working with author Brooke Saucier, we created an 80+ page epic tome. I designed all of the characters, and we separated the story into 4 segments for ease of reading to younger kids. It spins the tale of Steve “Stick” Vizage, a young boy who loves to express himself—not always pleasantly—by making faces. Stick’s dream weekend takes a turn when he comes face to face with his babysitter, the imposing MADAME MUGG, who warns him about the dire consequences of his face-making ways. Adventure ensues as Mugg teaches Stick important lessons about manners, mannerisms, and treating others with respect. illustrator…