Matt Blease
At the heart of all Matt Blease’s work is creativity. His illustrations zero in on life’s quiet absurdities and everyday moments — the funny, human, seemingly insignificant yet wise details that give life its meaning. If you are looking for sharp observation and rich emotional insight, you have come to the right place.
Born in Liverpool and honing his craft in Edinburgh, Matt has been based in London since 2004. He worked as a designer for brands including Nike, the BBC and PlayStation, before leading the graphic design team at Liberty London. He later went freelance — and the rest of his story lives within his well‑filled sketchbooks.
Matt is renowned for his playful, inventive illustrations and bold, assured linework, all underpinned by a solid foundation in graphic design. His client roster reads like a creative dream list: Google, *The New Yorker*, Rapha, Transport for London, *Vogue*, Coca‑Cola, Penguin Books, *The Guardian*, Apple, Patagonia and many more. They come for his distinct style and leave won over by his talent.
Born in Liverpool and honing his craft in Edinburgh, Matt has been based in London since 2004. He worked as a designer for brands including Nike, the BBC and PlayStation, before leading the graphic design team at Liberty London. He later went freelance — and the rest of his story lives within his well‑filled sketchbooks.
Matt is renowned for his playful, inventive illustrations and bold, assured linework, all underpinned by a solid foundation in graphic design. His client roster reads like a creative dream list: Google, *The New Yorker*, Rapha, Transport for London, *Vogue*, Coca‑Cola, Penguin Books, *The Guardian*, Apple, Patagonia and many more. They come for his distinct style and leave won over by his talent.
