Matt Blease – in The New Yorker
Doing the robot in The New Yorker
Matt’s latest series of illustrations for The New Yorker looks at the rise of robotic baristas in coffee shops and can be found throughout the pages of the latest issue.
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Inspiring creativity. Founded by Olivia Triggs in 2007, Breed is a London-based illustration agency representing a select group of highly individual talents. We currently look after the work of 15 artists, illustrators and photographers, each with their own distinct style and perspective.
We pride ourselves on both the vision and variety of our artists and the lasting role we play in nurturing their talent, supporting their creative goals and finding opportunities where they can further explore their abilities.
With a hands-on approach, a culturally aware outlook and a spirited attitude, we’re the UK’s go-to agency for original art, photography and illustration.
We work with clients in spheres ranging from advertising and brands to fashion and retail and more. Below you can see a few of the names we’ve worked with in recent months.
Born in Liverpool, Matt studied Design Futures in Edinburgh before moving to London in 2004.
Before embarking on his career as an illustrator Matt worked as a Designer for brands including Nike, BBC and PlayStation and went on to lead the Graphic Design team at Liberty.
Matt’s work is influenced by his graphic design background, communicating ideas in a playful and direct way. His distinctive illustration style is recognisable in its observational humour, emotional intelligence as well as his bold and confident line work, and often draws upon his love of skateboarding and cycling.
Clients include: Google, The New Yorker, Rapha, TFL, Nike, Vogue, Coca Cola, Penguin Books, The Guardian, Apple, Patagonia and The New York Times.
Matt Blease – in The New Yorker
Doing the robot in The New Yorker
Matt’s latest series of illustrations for The New Yorker looks at the rise of robotic baristas in coffee shops and can be found throughout the pages of the latest issue.