Popular Mechanics

Matthew Laznicka was thrilled with his commission from Hearst Publishing’s Popular Mechanics.

Originally commissioned as an editorial illustration, the success of the image meant the magazine decided to use it for the May 2011 cover. Matthew says “It had always been my dream to be on the cover. My father and grandfather were always subscribers and I loved as a child going through the old box my grandad had dating back to the 40's.”

Matthew Laznicka's Scrapbook

Retro-inspired illustrator Matthew Laznicka on his Planet of the Apes collection & his love of 8mm cameras & stop motion animation.Matthew Laznicka's Scrapbook.

Heroic Eustace

This heroic illustration is a competition entry to The New Yorker magazine by the gifted Matthew Laznicka.

The competition assignment is to create a cover featuring your own version of Eustace Tilley; the magazine's mascot. Says Matthew: "I love the old retro nostalgic illustration of the 40s and 50s so I did a sci-fi spoof. The New Yorker has run this contest for the last two years. Even if you don't win I think it's a wonderful opportunity for illustrators to challenge their conceptual skills."

A Crisis

Matthew Laznicka is the artist behind these powerful illustrations depicting the financial crisis.

Commissioned by Caspian Publishing for Real Deal Magazine, Matthew has confidently captured the despair caused by the economical situation in these compelling images. Keep your eyes peeled for the magazine, out last week.