Matt Stawicki Interview

Enjoy my interview with the wonderfully talented illustrator Matt Stawicki. You will know him for his stunning artwork adorning the covers of numerous novels and video games, with fans of Dragonlance knowing his work from the more recent novel releases including the Chronicles, Legends, War of Souls and The Dark Disciple trilogies to name a few.
You can find Matt Stawicki on his website: https://www.mattstawicki.com/, shop at https://www.mattstawickishop.com/, watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VcSEvM7gzVDOVFLmjcAOw and connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewstawicki/

Discussion

Intro

Welcome to another DragonLance Saga Professionals episode. My name is Adam and today I am talking with Dragonlance Illustrator Matt Stawicki. You can find him in social media and he has a website where he sells prints and features illustrated series of paintings you can purchase. 

I would like to take a moment and thank the members of this YouTube channel, and invite you to consider becoming a member by visiting the link in the description below. You can even pick up Dragonlance gaming materials using my affiliate link.

Matt and I discuss his early history in the industry, some of his time working on Dragonlance paintings, the different projects he is working on now, and we even touch on what is coming in the future. It was a real pleasure speaking with him, I hope you enjoy our interview!

Discussion

  • Early Education
    • When did you know that you wanted to be an artist?
    • What were your early inspirations? Who did you look up to?
    • What are your preferred mediums?
    • Did you always want to focus on Sci-Fi and Fantasy?
  • First Professional Break
    • Do you recall your first professional job?
    • Were there any mentors that helped you in your early career?
    • What are some of your favorite pieces and why?
    • When you are approached for a new piece, how much information are you given?
      • Margaret Weis noted that they gave you some liberal leeway with the Legends trilogy covers
    • Do you feel you need to show a specific moment in a novel or game to create the piece or do you prefer to capture the essence of a character or moment?
  • Dragonlance
    • Do you have a favorite piece you have created for the Dragonlance line?
    • Do you have a favorite character?
    • Are you able to tell us if you are involved in the coming novels or rumored sourcebook?
  • Skyraiders of Abarax
    • How did you become involved in Skyraiders of Abrax? 
    • Do you know the full scope of work you will be creating for the project?
    • Is this the first crowdfunded project you have been involved in?
  • Upcoming Artists
    • So you have any advice for artists wanting to break into the industry?

Personal Links

Outro

And that’s it for my interview with Matt Stawicki. He was an incredibly gracious and interesting Illustrator whose talent and professionalism is apparent in everything he does. What do you think of the interview? Do you have a favorite painting of his? And if you could commission a painting from him, what would it be of? Feel free to email me at dlsaga@pm.me or comment below. 

Don’t forget to explore his website & storefront, and check out his Ladies of Dragonlance prints, Today is the last day to preorder them! 

I would like to once again invite you to consider becoming a member of this channel, and remind you that you can pick up Dragonlance gaming materials using my affiliate link, all of which are in the description below. 

This channel is all about celebrating the wonderful world of the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you will join me in the celebration. Thank you for watching, this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga and until next time Slàinte mhath (slan-ge-var).

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