About Matt

Hi, I'm Matt. I work as a live illustrator.

I create giant sketch notes (graphic recordings) of plenary and workshop sessions as a service for large gatherings.

I listen fast & draw big on paper panels to help event attendees SEE what is and was spoken.
These  big hand-drawn illustrations created real-time during workshops, meetings, and conference engagements provide a holistic view of a conversation or speaking engagement.

This is HUGE Social media content(for the event AND attendees), speakers love the attention, and attendees enjoy the extra visual note taking and photo target.

My background:

I am an electrical engineer by education, an artist by choice, a salesman by necessity, and a strategist by skill and experience. My career has been...eclectic. I have designed handheld computers, wall murals, set up corporate processes, sold industrial control systems, and designed websites. I work regularly in the fight against human trafficking. This wide array of experiences (and, clearly, not knowing what I will be when I grow up) has helped me develop a broad level of knowledge in a variety of industries, sectors, and markets.  Today, however, I Listen.

 

My first job as a live illustrator, was in 2009.  I was hired by a strategy consultancy firm to be an onsite artist for a local manufacturing company. Scared out of my mind, I practiced, I bought bright markers, I pre-drew designs, and... I had the time of my life. A wonderful, overheard compliment from a C-level executive at the event made me think..

I had no idea what the heck you guys were talking about until HE drew it.

I live and work in Exotic Peninsula, Ohio (Between Cleveland and Akron Ohio). My hobbies include reading, bicycling, but I love what I do- so that's practically a hobby in and of itself.

Connect with me on LinkedIn.  I post there regularly.