Matthew Porter graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1997. He grew up in the South of England in a village called Broad Oak. His paintings have included such themes as circus sideshow banners, children's alphabets, Mexican wrestlers, Japanese toys, giant robot cats, and the famous "Monkey World" series. He has showcased his work in London, New York, L.A., and, Seattle. http: //www.matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/