Matte Stephens’ Bio

Where do you live?

Portland Oregon

Where have you lived?

Birmingham AL, San Diego, California, Framingham, MA, Junction City, Kansas, South Korea,

What medium do you use?

Gouache, Paper sculpture

How do you stay inspired?

Modern Design, animals, Vivienne

Where do you buy your art supplies?

Everywhere

Do you work traditionally or digitally?

Both

What color combination are you most excited about right now?

Green and Brown

What blog(s) do you read?

Grain Edit, Reference Library, Design Sponge, sfgirlbybay, Decor8

Why do you like being an illustrator in 10 words or less?

Its so Fun!

If you weren’t an illustrator, what would you be?

a Teacher

What illustration job would you love to get (your dream job)?

To work for the New York Times

Name something you do in your spare time.

Work :)

What’s the strangest work experience you’ve ever had?

I work most of the time alone so I can’t think of a strange experience.

What are you reading now?

decorative designs for contemporary interiors

What recent book do you recommend for a good read?

Etiquette: The complete and modern guide for day-to-day living the correct way.

Where would you like to travel to next?

Boston

What’s your favorite NPR show?

Fresh Air

What movie have you seen several times?

Midnight Cowboy

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Huckleberry Hound

What is your favorite cheese?

Cheddar

If you could name a nail polish, what would you name it?

Basic brown

Do you wear shoes when you do art?

Yes

What do you listen to while you work?

Classic Movies

What artist are you reincarnated from?

Paul Klee

What’s your middle name?

Daniel

What do you wish your middle name was?

Monty

If you could eat only one food, what would it be?

Grapes

How do you stay in shape?

My wife is a personal trainer

How don’t you stay in shape?

eating chips

What is your current favorite font?

helvetica

How do you take your coffee?

I wish I could drink coffee

Whom would you like to meet?

George Nelson

What question would you most like to be asked?

Did George come into the office today?

What recent illustration job have you enjoyed doing?

Place mats for modern twist

What was your favorite illustration assignment?

Foe Herman Miller’s SEE magazine