Matthew Broughton I'm a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, and designer with over 25 years of experience. I worked in various in-house design roles before starting my own business in 2009. My studio is based in Melbourne, Australia, but I work with clients globally. I'm not easily pigeonholed; some days I'm an illustrator, other days I might be working on a graphic design project, and on yet other days, I focus on my art. What I find most fulfilling is visual storytelling and problem-solving, effectively communicating narratives through whichever medium best expresses them. Creative Collaboration My design approach is to work collaboratively with my customers and clients. My portfolio includes textile designs, book illustrations, logos, and more. I specialise in transforming complex ideas into practical designs through research, creativity, and years of experience. From Design to Art Besides design, I create linocut prints that are featured on clothing and books. My prints have been acquired locally and internationally, and I also take custom commissions. You can browse and purchase my artwork on the website. Outside of Art & Design In my free time, I enjoy bush walks, swimming laps, photography, making music, and playing the bass guitar. Some reasons to work with me: Flexibility: I offer more schedule flexibility and a quicker project turnaround. Personalised attention: creative collaboration and a close working relationship. Specialised expertise: I specialise in custom artwork and illustration, ensuring tailored solutions. Original artwork: I create original artwork that enhances designs and delivers impactful visual narratives. Working remotely: I work with customers and clients across Australia and around the globe.

Matthew Broughton

Matthew Broughton I'm a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, and designer with over 25 years of experience. I worked in various in-house design roles before starting my own business in 2009. My studio is based in Melbourne, Australia, but I work with clients globally. I'm not easily pigeonholed; some days I'm an illustrator, other days I might be working on a graphic design project, and on yet other days, I focus on my art. What I find most fulfilling is visual storytelling and problem-solving, effectively communicating narratives through whichever medium best expresses them. Creative Collaboration My design approach is to work collaboratively with my customers and clients. My portfolio includes textile designs, book illustrations, logos, and more. I specialise in transforming complex ideas into practical designs through research, creativity, and years of experience. From Design to Art Besides design, I create linocut prints that are featured on clothing and books. My prints have been acquired locally and internationally, and I also take custom commissions. You can browse and purchase my artwork on the website. Outside of Art & Design In my free time, I enjoy bush walks, swimming laps, photography, making music, and playing the bass guitar. Some reasons to work with me: Flexibility: I offer more schedule flexibility and a quicker project turnaround. Personalised attention: creative collaboration and a close working relationship. Specialised expertise: I specialise in custom artwork and illustration, ensuring tailored solutions. Original artwork: I create original artwork that enhances designs and delivers impactful visual narratives. Working remotely: I work with customers and clients across Australia and around the globe.

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Matthew Broughton
I’m a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, and designer with over 25 years of experience. I worked in various in-house design roles before starting my own business in 2009. My studio is based in Melbourne, Australia, but I work with clients globally.

I’m not easily pigeonholed; some days I’m an illustrator, other days I might be working on a graphic design project, and on yet other days, I focus on my art. What I find most fulfilling is visual storytelling and problem-solving, effectively communicating narratives through whichever medium best expresses them.

Creative Collaboration
My design approach is to work collaboratively with my customers and clients. My portfolio includes textile designs, book illustrations, logos, and more. I specialise in transforming complex ideas into practical designs through research, creativity, and years of experience.

From Design to Art
Besides design, I create linocut prints that are featured on clothing and books. My prints have been acquired locally and internationally, and I also take custom commissions. You can browse and purchase my artwork on the website.

Outside of Art & Design
In my free time, I enjoy bush walks, swimming laps, photography, making music, and playing the bass guitar.

Some reasons to work with me:
Flexibility: I offer more schedule flexibility and a quicker project turnaround.

Personalised attention: creative collaboration and a close working relationship.

Specialised expertise: I specialise in custom artwork and illustration, ensuring tailored solutions.

Original artwork: I create original artwork that enhances designs and delivers impactful visual narratives.

Working remotely: I work with customers and clients across Australia and around the globe.

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Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Artwork
Expert
Illustration
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

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Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Logo Design
    Logo design, packaging design for a frozen yoghurt company based in the USA. I created the logo, illustrations, and graphic design. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Illustration for t-shirt
    The Californian wilderness that you can wear Objective: To create a series of linocut-style illustrations for T-shirt art that encapsulates the spirit of North America's best hiking, skiing, and rafting adventures, celebrating iconic California landscapes for Toiyabe, a California-based T-shirt and outdoor wear company. Background: Toiyabe, known for its commitment to quality and a passion for outdoor exploration, sought to elevate its product offerings with a unique collection of T-shirt art. The objective was clear: bring the beauty of California's diverse landscapes to life on wearable canvases. illustrator
    uniE621 Illustration for book by Willie Nelson
    This was a commission by Penguin Random House NY to illustrate a series of illustrations, including the cover for a book by Willie Nelson. graphicdesigner illustrator designer graphicdesigner illustrator designer bookillustrator
    uniE621 Book Illustrations
    This was a commission by Peguin Random House NY to illustrate a series of illustrations, including the cover for a book by Willie Nelson. graphicdesigner illustrator designer graphicdesigner illustrator designer bookillustrator
    uniE621 Book Illustrations
    This was a commission to illustrate a series of illustrations, including the cover for a contemporary take on The Wizard of Oz, by author Hope Swan. graphicdesigner illustrator designer graphicdesigner illustrator designer bookillustrator graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Book Illustrations
    This was a commission to illustrate a series of illustrations, including the cover for a contemporary take on The Wizard of Oz, by author Hope Swan. graphicdesigner illustrator designer graphicdesigner illustrator designer bookillustrator
    uniE621 Book Cover Illustration
    This was a commission to illustrate a series of illustrations, including the cover for a contemporary take on The Wizard of Oz, by author Hope Swan. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Book Cover Illustration
    An illustration commission from Winston Oi to illustrate the cover of a science fiction e-book. illustrator graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Book Cover Illustration
    An illustration commission from Hipkiss Publishing to illustrate the cover and internal pages for a reprint of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet. graphicdesigner illustrator bookillustrator
    uniE621 Report Cover Illustrations
    Illustration commission for the Australian Centre for Social Innovation and the Victorian Department of Health. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Illustration for T-shirt Graphic
    Design and illustration of beach scene t-shirt for French Connection. I worked in collaboration with designers at French Connection in Melbourne, Australia. graphicdesigner illustrator textiledesigner t-shirt
    uniE621 Bamboo pattern
    Design and illustration of Men’s bamboo shirt for French Connection. I worked in collaboration with designers at French Connection in Melbourne, Australia. graphicdesigner illustrator textiledesigner