Matt Dawson has been painting and drawing for as long as he can remember. He graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a degree in 3D Design, and works as graphic and product designer. But Matt's true passion and long-held ambition is illustrating. After winning an art competition, he decided to develop his hobby into a career, combining his love for traditional media like water colors with his digital training. He has created book covers for Penguin UK, and illustrates for charities like Elephant Research. When not working, Matt spends his time on various personal illustration projects and maintaining his website and blog.