Matt kaufenberg biography

I tracked down the wonderful contemporary illustrator Matt Kaufenberg currently living in Minnesota, and fired a few questions at him.

Can I ask your age and how you got into illustration in the first place ?

Matt kaufenberg biography

I’m 30 and I’ve pretty much been drawing since I can remember.

What attracts you by the era and style that your work depicts ? I think the simplicity of designs from the 50’s and 60’s really speaks to me.

The illustrations from that time period convey so much energy and playfulness and they do it with such minimal detail.

How long have you been drawing in this style ? I’ve been developing this style for about 2 years.

Is illustration your full-time profession, if not what else helps to pay the bills ?

Freelance illustration is currently my full-time job.

I see that you’re attracted by super heros and well known characters Woody, Yogi, Spiderman etc have you ever thought to illustrate children’s comics or create animations o