ABOUT
Matthew Spencer is an illustrator based in Santa Rosa, California.
Born and raised in Texas, he eventually left Texas for California, where he worked and lived in Los Angeles, California, doing a variety of odd jobs in audio production, editorial illustration, and eventually children’s illustration. Deciding to move on, he headed for the Midwest to go to school at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.
Graduating from there, he moved back to California and settled up in the North Bay with his folks. Currently working on comics under the name Mathuin, he has exhibited across the Bay Area at zine fests and galleries.
At the moment, he is settling in the North Bay area and currently looking for work in his profession.
Matthew Spencer
Illustrator
MATTHEW SPENCER (MATHUIN) IS A ARTIST BASED IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA.
SINCE 2013, MATTHEW SPENCER HAS LIVED AND WORK WITH HIS ART, RANGING FROM PROFESSIONS SUCH AS GAME DEVELOPMENT, ANIMATION, AUDIO PRODUCTION, COMICS AND CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION EITHER UNDER THE MATHUIN NAME OR HIS OWN.
Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
2019 - 2022
Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Illustration (Minor in Art History)
• Attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, working
towards a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Art History
• Awards include Dean’s List (Fall 2019, Fall 2020), Presidents List
(Spring 2020), MIAD Presidental Scholarship
• Cumulative GPA of 3.7, Graduated Cum Laude
Glendale Community College
(Glendale, California)
2013 - 2019
Associates of Arts/Science in Mass Communications
• Attended Glendale Community College, working towards
towards a double major in Mass Communications
• Worked in the GCC Journalism Department as a media archivist, along with
helping out the Journalism Department as a editorial illustrator.
Publications
The Magdalenes
(Graphic Novel, 2022, Self-Published)
• 2022 MIAD Undergraduate Thesis for BFA in Illustration.
• Written, Illustrated and Designed Graphic Novel spanning 68 pages
• Released digital and print version. First print run out of print.
• Project lasted between December 2021 to February 2022.
Attack of the Big Bad Baby Monster
(Children’s Book, September 2020, Potbelly Press)
• Illustrated a Children’s Book designed for Infants and Toddlers
• Worked in tandem with the writer, Chris Jennings, into drafting
producing and illustrating a book with watercolor and ink.
Natalie Goes to the Museum
(Children’s Book, August 2019, Published Through Amazon)
• Illustrated a Children’s Book designed for Children Between 7 to 12
• Worked in tandem with the writer, Reut Cohen Schorr, into drafting
producing and illustrating a book with watercolor and ink.
Skills
Software Proficiency includes Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animator), Blender, Unity, Microsoft Office Suite, Pro Tools and Audacity.
Knowledgeable in Maya and Unreal Engine, Worked with Programming Languages such as C+++, Familiar with Clip Studio Pro.
Proficient in Traditional Media such as Watercolor, Gouache, and Ink. Versed in Traditional Animation, plus Ink and Paint. Worked with Risography, Collage and Bookbinding.
Studied Script-writing at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, CA. Prior experience in film-making.
Exhibitions and Achievements
Exhibitions
ALBANY PRINT AND ZINE FEST
(December 3rd, 2023. Albany, CA)
Contributing Artist, Zine Vendor
SF ZINE FEST 2023
(September 3rd, 2023. San Francisco, CA)
Zine Vendor, Contributing Artist.
Two Cats Gallery Presents Tiny.
(Two Cats Gallery, El Cerrito, CA. August 19 - September 2nd, 2023)
Contributing Artist. (Shown Three 2.5x3 in. Gouache Paintings)
Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2023
(Santa Rosa Zine Fest, Santa Rosa, CA. April 11th-15th, 2023)
Zine Vendor, Contributing Artist.
Santa Rosa 20th Annual Art Exhibit and Awards
(SR Public Art- National Arts Program, Santa Rosa, CA, February 6th - April 21st, 2023)
Contributing Artist (Shown 11x14 Mixed Media Illustration)
MIAD Holiday Sale
(Located at Milwaukee Insitute of Art and Design, 2019 - 2021)
Contributing Artist and Vendor for the 2019 and 2021 Holiday Sale at MIAD.
Achievements
MIAD Presidential Scholarship
2019 - 2022
MIAD Success Grant
2020
Dean’s List Recipient
2019 -2021
President’s List Recipient
Spring 2020