We were lucky to catch up with Matthew Harper recently and have shared our conversation below.

Matthew , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?

The first time I ever sold a commission was when I was about 11 years old. My mom’s friend at the time found out that I was making drawings and trying to sell them, so he asked me how much each one was and told me what he wanted. I ended up drawing a picture of him playing baseball for 10$, and I still have the picture on my old tablet from back then.

Matthew , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I mostly work with traditional pencil and paper art and digital art, as well as graphic design. I do things such as advertisement design and mock-ups as well as commission work. I feel that my style differs from many and is could be the unique option that people want. I want it to be known that I have certain certifications in my field, and am working to get my degree as well. I’m what many would call an amateur, but I’m confident in my work.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on NFTs. (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

As an artist and someone who cares deeply for the environment, NFTs are laughably disgusting. They’re awful for our atmosphere and take commission work from independent artists.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

One hundred percent, making people happy. The smiles I see and the joy in the messages I get after finishing a piece make every sleepless night worth it.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: handsomeFailure
• Facebook: Matthew Harper
• Other: Discord: handsomefailure