primary contact
For all email communication, email me at:
matt@plasticshards.com

However for a quick inquiry, feel free to use the email form below!









prints
Prints are available of my work, and can be made specially on demand.
Email me using the form above if you're interested in a print, and I'll respond with an estimate of the print+shipping cost. For a pricing example, I sell a 13x19" full archival-color matte print for $35 + $5 shipping for USA. ($10 shipping for international orders.) All prints are printed with genuine premium Epson equipment, inks, and papers. Standard papers include up to 13 x 19 inch matte and glossy paper. Larger sizes and specialty papers can be used upon request. All prints are dated, numbered, and signed personally! All prints are stored in non-acidic protective sleeves and shipped in durable tubes. Those buying a print also get a special desktop wallpaper pack of my work!

printable pdf version

• A formatted PDF version of my resume can be found by [clicking right here.]

education

The Art Institute of Boston, 2005-2009

Boston, MA

• Has completed four years majoring for a BFA in Illustration with a focus in digital media.

past clients & experience

(this list only includes long-term client relationships and projects,
not short-term commission/contract work.)

Northeastern University, 2009-2010

Illustrator - Northeastern Alumni Magazine, Northeastern Impact Magazine

• Has produced many illustrations for Northastern's two premiere magazine circulations. Work completed ranges from issue covers, full page lead article spreads, to supporting spot illustrations.

Axolot Games, 2009-2010

Illustrator / Production Artist - ABOVE

• For an iPod Touch / iPhone game release by new Swedish studio Axolot, I was brought on board to create all in-game graphics for the game, including the backgrounds, menu art, promotional art, the playable character and his animation. The game is a 2D arcade-style platformer called "Above" and is currently available on the App Store.
axolot's website

Apple Inc, 2006-2008

Promotions Designer, Campus Representative - Higher Education Program

• Created promotional material for Apple products and upcoming sales for college campuses and their computer stores. Projects included direct marketing materials such as flyers and brochures, as well as promotional posters and presentation slides. Colleges which work was completed for include Harvard University, Lesley University, Emerson College, University of New Hampshire, New York University, and Dartmouth College.

• Responsible for assisting students and faculty of the Lesley University and Art Institute of Boston campus with Apple related questions such as system troubleshooting, tutoring, and product purchasing.

Personal projects & self-development, 7+ years

• As a devoted creative, setting the bar higher is a constantly sought goal. Consistent studying, practicing, and executing personal ideas are where significant advancements are made consistently.

skills

I am...

  • ... A highly skilled, self-motivated illustrator with superb knowledge of perspective, composition, color theory, lighting, value, and style.
  • ... a major in digital mediums, having mastery of Adobe Photoshop and use of Wacom Graphic Tablets, as well as excelling in all Adobe Creative Suite applications.
  • ... an experienced designer with tasteful approaches to layout, typography, color paletting, and overall project aesthetic.
  • ... an idea person able to work with others in a brainstorming approach to problem solving and produce an effective concept quickly.
  • ... an experienced web designer with extensive knowledge of building and maintaining pages made with HTML and CSS, and knowledge of implementation of PHP and Java.
  • ... an open learner as well as teacher. Able to pick up new skills very quickly when needed, as well as able to effectively teach skills to other people in a patient and understanding manner if requested.
  • ... a tech-head with a real knack for all things technology. Mac OS X and Windows are both natively understood (and welcomed) platforms.

software proficiencies

Windows 7 & Mac OS X
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
 Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Adobe LightRoom
Corel Painter
PaintTool SAI
Microsoft Office

All settled in? My name's Matt Laskowski. I’m an illustrator, graphic, and conceptual designer. My skill sets span from creating complex full-page llustrations and sequential art, to type setting, vector graphics, and web layout. I have experience creating materials for print, web/UI, and 2D video games using digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Wacom graphic tablets.

Now, how 'bout we move along to the good stuff, shall we?

illustration
roughs & process
resources
image retouching

["Plastic Shards" is the name that I do business as. It is not a marketing agency or design firm. It is the online creative outlet and home studio of Matthew M. Laskowski, offering his individual creative services.]