“All the other kids made fun of Ricky because he still played with toys. He liked toys. He liked his little green soldier. He could control him in a way that made sense. In a way the outside world didn’t.”
Micro-fiction by Matthew Barker
“They never did figure out what the purpose of dreams were. People with doctorates in things like Sleep Science posited all kinds of theories, from ideas about subconscious thoughts “bleeding” into the conscious to theories of parallel universes. They did know that we operated better when we dreamt, though. It made us more grounded, more human, the irony being that we could never “dream big,” as they would say. I couldn’t be anything more than what I was programmed to be.”
Micro-fiction by Matt Barker
Illustration for Curbside Clothing.
Illustration for Stephen King’s short story, “The Mist”.
Dead Astronauts - Jeff VanderMeer
Poster demo for Advanced Illustration class at George Fox University.
Ninja Tiger - Illustration for Curbside Clothing
What’s On? - digital illustration for Curbside Clothing
“Nothing could go faster than the speed of light; it was a physical impossibility. Dr. Hirao knew this but chose to ignore that fact.”
-Micro Fiction by Matt Barker
18” x 24”Digital
The sound of shattering glass awoke Anna that night, but concern for her daughter drew her to the window. In the faint blue light that seeped in from the street, she saw Ellie did in fact have her father’s eyes.
Short story by Matt Barker
18” x 24”
Digital
Screen printed concert posters for various Bob Schneider Austin shows. All are sold at the concert venue but extras may be available via Bob’s website.
Printed by Hamster Labs
18” x 24”
Digital
Once they move in, the Sarbaxxion mind slugs never leave. Image created for Curbside Clothing.
13” x 19”
Digital
Images created for Phoenix, AZ band The Banter’s EP “Long Day Sideways”.
12” x 12”
Digital
Neon Tiger
Illustration for Curbside Clothing
Promotional .gif and t-shirt design.
13” x 19”
Digital
Portals/Relativity - Illustration for Curbside Clothing
Cover illustration for Harper and the Moths EP, “Mixtape”.
Shirt designs created for Austin musician, Bob Schneider. All designs are only available at his live shows.
13” x 19”
Digital