Original Art and Illustration by Matthew D. Smith

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Not everything here is 'portfolio quality'. It isn't intended to be. Art, to me, is much like Yoga: everything is a practice. I practice art everyday, and sometimes I post it here. Some things turn out looking alright, while some are complete garbage. I think it's important for you, the viewer, to see that I'm always working to get better. Most artists would like to have you believe that they only make good work from what they put online, which is untrue. I have finished work, and I have this, a practice. 

Thing #48/365

​I've been playing around with the subsurface scattering channel A LOT lately and this is what I came to after a long while. I like the monochrome look and the text really stands out I think. We'll see where it goes. I'm thinking a poster? Maybe a book jacket?