Matt Simner


Sea Shepherd

Posted about 1 month ago

I had the pleasure to take my first trip to Hobart earlier this week (a quick trip for our wedding anniversary). As we got to the hotel we noticed a familiar name outside our window.

After going for a closer look we were actually standing next to the “Steve Irwin” – the Sea Shepherd ship t…

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First Feature

Posted about 1 month ago

It seems there are some events that require obligatory journal entries, so apologies in advance. I warned you with the title. :)

I woke up this morning to see I’d been featured for the first time. Now for a lot of the best designers on RB it’s the norm for most of their work to get featured, but this is something of a milestone for me.

Pop quiz – Can you guess which one?

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Childrens books aren't just for children - The lost thing by Shaun Tan

Posted 2 months ago

My wife bought a book for our girls the other day, but explained it was ‘actually’ for me. I was a little puzzled until I saw the cover, and it became clear.

I could see immediately that this was going to be a ‘dad’ book. Shaun Tan (if you’re not familiar) is …

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Cool Pop Art Photoshop Effect - Tutorial

Posted 2 months ago

A few people had asked me about some images of my girls I’d played around with (and had put onto canvas at RB), so as I had a bit of time I’ve put together another video tutorial on the techniques used.

“Cool Pop Art Photoshop Effect – Tutoria…

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People 'actually' voted!! - Through to top 20 of Music Machines Challenge

Posted 3 months ago

Just a quick but massive THANKS to everyone who voted for my entry in the Demo Music Machines challenge, as I’m still in shock it actually made the top 20 .

Stay in touch

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Kids creativity - A Squirrel, dolls clothes, boot and lego

Posted 3 months ago

This just made me laugh, as kids know no bounds when imagination’s concerned.

My 4 year old yesterday decided that her little Squirrel toy should be dressed in a rather fetching little jacket (stolen from some other little toy). Within about two minutes, we’d moved from there to Squirrel having a house, the house becoming a car, and then the house hurtling down the hallway to kick a ball….

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If you like it then you gotta put a vote on it... (in just 2 clicks!)

Posted 3 months ago

In the absence of a ring – or Beyonce you can vote on my musical mincing machine entry in the Music Machines challenge in just 2 clicks.

Don’t believe me? there’s almost 300 entries – I can’t be bothered…

Here’s click number one – then just click ‘Vote for this’

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Rubber Stamp Text Photoshop Tutorial

Posted 3 months ago

I thought I’d start sharing some simple Photoshop bits and pieces, plus I wanted to muck around with a bit of video, as it’s been a while, so here’s number 1:

Rubber Stamped Text in Photoshop using layer masks...

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Powerpig - A new hope

Posted 4 months ago

If you like star wars, lego, small furry creatures, miniature photography…
or ALL of the above, then you’re going to love powerpig’s work here on RB.

Here’s one of my favourites to whet your appetite – check him out…

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It's a T-Shirt life - An interview with.. Reece Ward

Posted 4 months ago

I had the opportunity last week to talk with the man behind some of Redbubble’s best and bestselling t-shirts.

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