Matthew Lyons has been around for a while and I’ve been tempted to add a post about his sun-bleached  illustration work for some time. He has recently started adding some new work to his portfolio, so I thought now would be a good time.

His work sits somewhere between the lonely, wizened modernist backdrops of  Hanna Barbera cartoons and a mid-century film poster. I’m particularly fond of the subtle nods to Lyons’ wit and faux-filmesque humour, something which he often manifests with in a solid and complimentary typographical style. For me though, it is the careful processing techniques and hand-made feel that makes these pieces look so raw and deep. Matthew has worked-in a very adept method of softening his sharp shapes and linear angles by utilising gentle Earthy tones and familiar textures.

You can have a good scout at his new work on his blog, which is a nourishing meal for the eyes – or if you prefer the dour, but loyal interface of Flickr, there’s plenty to see there on his profile too. Oh, and just in case you’re listening Mr.Lyons, will you please get to work on a story book! Thanking you kindly.