Having
worked behind-the-scenes for years on such movies as THE
MATRIX and CON-AIR, it was only a matter
of time before Matt Busch got behind a camera himself. In 2003,
Busch released his first feature length DVD full of animations and
video shorts, FANTASTIC VISIONS. Some of these
mini-movies have made their way Online making Busch one of the Top
75 Most-Viewed Directors on YouTube.
In
2006, Busch released his first independent movie, CONJURE,
which he wrote, directed, starred in, and even composed music for.
Financing the entire movie himself, the unique film was met with
critical acclaim and shattered records- becoming "The Highest
PreSelling Movie of All Time" according to HorrorMovies.com.
The movie was later released world-wide under the title DARK
MANIFESTATION.
In
2007, Busch created a series of entertaining tutorials, YOU
CAN DRAW STAR WARS, based on the book of the same name
from Lucasfilm Ltd. and DK Publishing. First released as a series
on StarWars.com, all seven episodes were later collected on a limited
edition DVD. Later, these videos topped the charts at MySpace.com,
for a time making the NUMBER ONE MOST-VIEWED VIDEO ON MYSPACE.COM.
While
planning his magnum opus film, a huge sci-fi epic entitled KLEPTOMODE,
Busch is in the editing stages of his next DVD. An as-of-yet untitled
documentary, Busch toted a film crew for an entire year to record
his adventures traveling the world to do shows, as well as his adventures
at home working as the notorious "Rock Star of Illustration."
February
9th,
2009 LATEST
VIDEO: HOW TO DRAW SKETCH CARDS!
Artist
Matt Busch takes you behind-the-scenes at STAR
WARS WEEKENDS at Disney World in Orlando, Florida!
Here, Matt gives some great tips for quick sketching-
a skill very useful in creating:
SKETCH
CARDS! This episode focuses on the custom collectibles
that have taken fandom by storm, and how you can create
your own sketch cards!
November
30th, 2009 HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT SLAVE LEIA: PART 2!
Last
week, the long-awaited Slave Leia video was released,
and the buzz quickly spread Online. Fans and aspiring
artists welcomed Matt Busch's return to the popular
series he's known for, and the antics seen in the new
video didn't disappoint.
Now,
exactly one week later, Busch has released the follow-up
episode, quite possibly the most outlandish How To Draw
video yet! Here you'll see some of Matt's great tips
and techniques with painting, using an airbrush, and
working with color pencils.
Of
course, everyone is waiting to see the Slave Leia models
duke it out in the grand finale, as the ultimate cat
fight breaks onto Comic-Con's main floor! Check it out!
November
24th, 2009 HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: SLAVE LEIA!
The
wait is over! It's been a year and a half since the
last episode, but Artist Matt Busch is back is full
swing with Season 3. The action begins with a 2 Part
video tutorial on how to illustrate Jabba's captive
princess!
In
this first segment, Matt holds auditions for Slave Leia
models from around the world at Comic-Con International
in San Diego, California. He also shows how to work
with photo reference in your drawing.
Tune
in next time to see Matt complete the painting, and
hopefully resolve the ultimate cat-fight in Comic-Con
history!
August 19th, 2008 BUSCH PRODUCES PAUL MICHAEL KANE VIDEO
Matt Busch has just produced a new video that focuses on award-
winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's contributions to the current deck of Konxari Cards. This is another video in a series based on Konxari, for which Busch is a spokesperson.
Regular visitors to this site already know Kane's name well, as he has been the designer and webmaster of this site for ten years. Matt and Paul's roots run deep, having worked together in the 90's on a STAR WARS fanzine called BLUE HARVEST. Since then, they have worked on a myriad of projects together, including the Style D one sheet movie poster for STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH.
In this fascinating video, you'll see some of Kane's extraordinary work that led him to be chosen as the official Konxari photographer. You also hear some of the stories behind the images, and get a taste
of how Kane creates such breath-taking and evocative photos.
Artist Matt Busch has had the honor of illustrating President Barack Obama for the box cover of BECOMING BARACK: Evolution of a Leader! This new DVD is an incredible documentary that follows Obama's Life on his journey to becoming President of the United States. Busch's art is also featured on the CD Coundtrack.
What's more, Busch was tapped to create a Bonus Feature on the DVD in which he documents the entire process of creating the art. You can see it right here:
To find out more, check out the official trailer, or get your hands on a copy, visit the official site at www.becomingbarack.com.
July
1st, 2008 NEW VIDEO: MATT BUSCH GOES TO JAPAN!
Check
out this clip from ILLUSTRATION NATION!
Here you'll see Matt Busch and his buddy Scott Condne
attempt to learn Japanese and navigate the streets
of Shinjuku. You'll also see a native get a little
too close and personal with Matt, and what he resorts
to drinking when uber-thirsty.
Matt
also examines Japanese toilets before hitting the
streets of Shibuya with fellow STAR WARS artists Randy
Martinez and Denise Vasquez. You'll see Darth Vader's
pimp hotel, and the adventure of looking for love
in all the wrong places.
Wanna
see more? You can order the DVD exclusively HERE at
MattBusch.com!
June
22nd, 2008 BUSCH SPEAKING THIS WEEKEND AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
If
you live in the midwest, are an aspiring artist, filmmaker,
or just love checking out local talent and film, then
you'll want to make your way to the 2009 Detroit Windsor
International Film Festival. The events run this Friday,
June 26th, through Saturday the 27th. Plenty of incredible
films will be screened, as well as cool workshops,
panels, presentations, and more from top professionals
in the industry.
Matt
Busch will be giving such a presentation on Saturday...
AND IT'S FREE! The event is from Noon to 1pm at the
TechFair, which is the Walter B. Ford II Building
at the College fro Creative Studies downtown. Here's
the skinny:
BREAK
INTO THE BIZ with artist Matt Busch
Saturday June 27, Noon - 1pm, TechFair
Detroit's
own Hollywood artist Matt Busch has worked in virtually
every aspect of motion picture pre, principal, and
post production. As an illustrator, he has produced
hundreds of posters, book covers, and products for
Hollywood Properties like STAR WARS, LORD
OF THE RINGS, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
He has also been involved with designing storyboards
and character designs for movies like THE MATRIX
and CON AIR. He's even directed numerous
shorts for Lucasfilm and his own independent features
like CONJURE and ILLUSTRATION NATION.
Join
Matt Busch for an hour of fun as he covers all the
tricks of the trade, not only with creating dynamic
images, but how to break into the industry of comics,
pop culture, and filmmaking. Matt will share some
of his adventures and give unique insight to how you
can make your dreams true- whether working for your
favorite publisher, studio, or how to make your own
ideas a force to be reckoned with. Matt will also
show some videos, have giveaways and even prizes!
You've
been hearing all about Hollywood moving productions
to Detroit- come on out and see what's been happening.
Get a foot on the inside before it explodes! More
info at www.dwiff.org.
June
10th, 2009 HOW TO PERFORM A KONXARI READING
Matt
Busch has just released a new video shows how to use
Konxari Cards to communicate with those on
the other side. This may sound complicated, but this
user-friendly video will show you all you need to
know in less than 5 minutes!
The
video (below) is also narrated by Busch, and he'll
have you solving your poltergeist problems in no time
flat. Whether you're eager to hunt ghosts, or contact
a loved one long gone, here you'll learn the simple
steps to utilize the Konxari, quick and easy.
For
more information, or where to order your own deck
of Konxari Cards, visit www.konxari.com.
May
7th, 2009 UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF KONXARI!
Matt
Busch has just released a new video he produced titled
Unlocking the Secrets of Konxari. Based on
a ghost-hunting card set produced by The IRM Foundation,
Busch also happens to be the official spokesperson.
The
video explores the paranormal world of Konxari, which
gives one the opportunity to communicate with those
on the other side. Hear experts from around the world
discussing the ancient origins, and how the cards
are used today.
STAR WARS Artist Matt Busch continues his series- this time exploring the preproduction world of storyboarding. As Busch dons the fedora for another chapter of the ongoing Indiana Jones parody, you'll see how storyboarding and previsualization can help build the framework for movies, television, video games, music videos, and more.
This is the last episode of Season 2, but fear not- Season 3 is on it's way and in the planning stages right now! Stay tuned...
Matt Busch's new documentary, ILLUSTRATION NATION,
is due on DVD this Spring- but to help whet the appetite,
here's another sneak peak!
This
clip takes another look at a trip through London,
where Busch was promoting the 30th Anniversary of
STAR WARS at the Celebration Europe show. Here, you'll
see him hone his British accent, experience a prank
backfire, and go through the wear and tear of travel.
If
you haven't seen the first London clip, you can check
it out HERE.
December
12th, 2008 ILLUSTRATION NATION PREMIERE RECAP!
It's
been three weeks since Matt Busch's new movie made
it's theatrical debut, and he has finally made a blog
about the incredible experience. You can read about
it and check out some cool pictures at his MySpace
blog, HERE.
The
event went over really well, and folks loved the movie.
The
next step is DVD, which is planned for early 2009.
Busch has some final edits and extras to make the
ILLUSTRATION NATION DVD
really pack a punch, so stay tunes for details on
you can nab one before anyone else!
November
20th, 2008 TONIGHT: WORLD PREMIERE OF ILLUSTRATION NATION!
TONIGHT!
At the Main Art Movie Theater
118 North Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
ILLUSTRATION
NATION
Tickets $9.25 (General Admission) at the Box Office
6:30pm
Mingle
with Matt and crew in the lobby, bring cameras
- take pictures with Stormtroopers, and get a
good seat!
7:00pm
Screening
of short films, animations, and killer behind-the-scenes
material.
7:30pm
Matt
throws SWAG at people and introduces the World
Premiere of ILLUSTRATION NATION!
9:30pm
Meet
and Greet with Matt and crew in the side lobby.
Exclusive Merchandise available.
10:00pm-ish
AFTER-PARTY!
A block away at Mr, B's on Main Street. All are
welcome. Party like a rock star until kicked out.
2:00am
Designated
driver gets you home. Not necessarily yours.
SEE
YOU TONIGHT!
September
17th, 2008 THE WOMB: BLOOPERS AND OUTTAKES
A few months ago, to coincide with the release of
THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH
from Hermes Press, Busch produced a spoof 80's infomercial
showcasing the book. If you haven't seen it, you can
right HERE.
Perhaps
funnier than the final product was the creation of
it all. Check out the behind the scenes outtakes below
with the lovely Angie Surgerner and incredible voice
talent of Smythan Jonez.
August
11th, 2008 HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: MORE COMIC BOOKS!
MATT
BUSCH is back- this time offering even more
great tips on how to draw COMIC BOOKS!
This episode focuses on how to tell your visual story
through dynamic page layouts. Check it out below!
You
can also see this episode in higher 640 X 480 res
at StarWars.com by clicking HERE!
Last weekend at the Comic-Con International
show in San Diego, CA, Matt Busch was a featured Special
Guest. Tons of media and press were there to catch
the hubbub- first up is MSN- check
out the two videos to the right!
July
14th, 2008 NEW COMIC-CON VIDEO FEATURING MATT BUSCH
Just around the corner is the 2008 COMIC-CON
INTERNATIONAL in beautiful San Diego- the
largest pop-culture entertainment show on the planet.
This year, STAR WARS artist
MATT BUSCH will be a featured Special
Guest, with lots of cool events planned. To get
a taste, here's a glimpse of what ran amuck at last
year's show.
Look
for pop-up cameos from Rob Zombie, Sherie
Moon Zombie, Dane Cook, Kevin Bacon, Henry Rollins,
Robert Downey Jr., Gene Simmons, and many
more. Comic-Con International this year runs July
24th through the 27th. You can find out more info
at www.Comic-Con.org.
Of
course, the latest up-to-date schedule on when and
where Matt Busch be at Comic-Con
will be posted here, so stay locked in!
July
7th, 2008 YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS VOLUME 2 COMING TO
DVD!
As
a follow-up to the original series of tutorial videos
that found limited release on DVD in 2007, Lucasfilm
Ltd. has authorized a new DVD from DK
Publishing and Planetmatt Entertainment:YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS- VOLUME TWO.
Hosted by notorious artist Matt Busch, the DVD will
collect all seven Episodes from Season 2 released
this year.
The
first series chronicled the entire creation of a 30th
Anniversary poster, whereas Season 2 includes the
creation of the REVENGE OF THE SITH Style
D One Sheet, but also spreads focus
to areas such as drawing on the road, storyboarding
for film and animation, and comic books. Each chapter
includes comical skits to spice up the pace, including
a few where Busch parodies Indiana Jones-
another Lucasfilm staple.
The
tutorials began as a side promotion for the book of
the same name from DK Publishing, to which Busch produced
nearly 400 illustrations. Before released on DVD,
all videos can first be seen on StarWars.com
and KidDK.com.
The videos later hit other avenues online, and have
had more than one million plays on MySpaceTV alone.
"It's awesome that these are available on DVD,"
comments Busch, "for the dedicated aspiring artist,
to be able to experience the details at four times
the resolution is wonderful."
Busch
himself will be attending the upcoming STAR
WARS Celebration Japan next week in Tokyo
with a brand new limited edition poster. The following
week, Busch will be a featured Special Guest at Comic-Con
International in San Diego, the largest pop-culture
show on the planet.
The
Volume Two DVD will debut at Comic-Con as well. To
find out how to get your hands on a copy for FREE,
check out Busch's Spotlight panel on Saturday, July
26th from 11:30 - 12:30pm in Room 30CDE. Another
good idea would be to stop by the DK booth and find
out when Busch and author Bonnie Burton and fellow
artist Tom Hodges will be signing books. To find out
the latest info on how to nab a DVD, stay locked in
to www.MattBusch.com
for updates.
July
1st, 2008 THE WORLDS OF MATT BUSCH NOW AVAILABLE,
NEW INFOMERCIAL!
The
new art book, The Worlds of Matt Busch, is available
now, collecting all the different entertainment genres
Busch has been involved with. To help promote, Matt
Busch has produced an entertaining parody infomercial.
Check it out below!
The
book is available everywhere, including these choice
Online locations, offering the book at cheaper than
retail! Click on one of the following links to get
your copy now!
June
26th, 2008 BUSCH SPEAKS AT THE DETROIT WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL!
This
weekend is the Detroit Windsor International
Film Festival, showcasing a plethora of new
independent films from the world over, and includes
workshops and panels on animation and filmmaking from
industry professionals.
One
such guest speaker will be Matt Busch,
and he'll talk about all things STAR WARS,
Illustration for the entertainment industry, and his
success as an independent filmmaker. His presentation
will be this Friday, June 27th from 3pm to 4pm at
the CineFlow TechFair, located at
the Walter B Ford II building at the College for Creative
Studies in Detroit.
Busch
will show some clips, talk the trade, answer questions,
throw prizes at people, and other surprises! You can
find out more about the Detroit Windsor International
Film Festival by clicking HERE.
June
10th, 2008 HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: EPISODE 12!
Recently
released this past weekend on MySpaceTV,
Matt Busch's latest How To Draw video
topped the MySpace Video Charts,
coming in at Number One for categories
of Instructional and Animation/CGI, and Number Two
for Entertainment. To date, Busch's videos have gathered
more than a million plays on MySpace alone.
Here
Busch returns with a plethora of tips- this time delving
into COMIC BOOKS! The latest episode
focuses on how to illustrate your visual storytelling
in your panels through shots and angles.
Continuing
the INDIANA JONES parody
from where Episode 10 left off, Busch evades more
Stormtroopers and finally makes his way to the Temple
of Vader, but will he successfully nab the golden
idol? You'll have to watch to see!
In
addition to the MySpace Video below, you can also
see this episode in higher 640 X 480 res at StarWars.com
by clicking HERE.
As well, you can download all of the How To Draw STAR
WARS episodes as Quicktime files at the DK site HERE.
Making
waves as one of the hottest new comic books on the
shelves, AFTERBURN is already
in development as a major motion picture with Tobey
Maguire attached to star.
Below
you'll see how Matt Busch approaches creating the
dynamic painted covers for the issues. Busch, no stranger
to comic books or movies, will be a featured Special
Guest at this year's Comic-Con International
show in San Diego.
Created
by Scott Chitwood, AFTERBURN
is written by Chitwood and Paul Ens, illustrated by
Wayne Nichols, with covers painted by Busch. You can
find out more about AFTERBURN HERE.
Set
your Tivos! Matt Busch will be a guest on the next
episode of NIGHTMARE SINEMA which
airs Saturdays at Midnight on MY TV 20. The show is
hosted by Wolfman Mac, and they'll be showing the
Classic B Horror film, WHITE ZOMBIE.
As
a guest of this ghoulish variety show, Busch was part
of a bunch of skits that were filmed. Says Busch,
"You'll even get to see me as a Werewolf! It
was a really neat experience. Hours in a makeup chair
with 2 makeup artists working at once. I can't imagine
Wolfman Mac having to do this every week!"
The
particular show Busch will be on is this Saturday
night, May 17th, however due to basketball start at
12:30, which is technically Sunday Morning. Look for
segments of the show to also be available right here
at MattBusch.com
soon.
May
6th, 2008 HOW TO DRAW STAR WARS: EPISODE 11
The latest episode of Matt Busch's tutorial series
has been released! In the second part of creating
the Style D One Sheet movie poster for
REVENGE OF THE SITH, Busch begins painting
and takes you through the complete process. As well,
there's guest Narration from MattBusch.com's
own Paul Michael
Kane- who'll show how he created the
typography and other digital secrets for the poster.
On
location in Hollywood, California, you'll also see
Busch prepping for a big Jedi Lightsaber Tournament.
How does Busch fare with the competition? You'll just
have to watch and see!
In
addition to seeing the latest episode on MySpace
TV below, you see the full episode at
StarWars.com at a full 640 X 480 resolution HERE.
You can also also download all of the Episodes as
Quicktime movies at the KidDK.com right HERE.
Stay
tuned for the next episode, where Matt returns with
a brand new INDIANA JONES-themed
episode on how to draw Comic Books!
From the upcoming DVD titled ILLUSTRATION
NATION, here's a sneak peak at Matt
Busch in London.
In
the first half of the London segment, you'll see Matt
signing lithos at the Animation Art Gallery and meeting
fans at the STAR WARS CELEBRATION EUROPE
show. You'll also do some sight-seeing,
learn a trick with a ten pound bill, and examine English
rest room hygiene practices.
Stay
tuned to MattBusch.com for more information and sneak
peaks at this exciting new DVD documentary!
Any fan of INDIANA JONES
and STAR WARS can quote
numerous instances in which the Indy films reference
the films from the "galaxy far, far away..."
(Did you know that in Temple of Doom,
the sound the plane's engines make when it runs out
of fuel is the same sound the Millennium Falcon makes
when the hyperdrive fails?) Now, paying homage reverses
in Matt Busch's latest How To Draw STAR
WARS video, which can be seen HERE.
In
this episode, Busch himself is dressed as the famous
archeologist, seeking the Temple of Vader. He uncovers
the mysteries of the Original STAR WARS Style
D "Circus" poster, and prepares
to illustrate it's bookend piece for REVENGE
OF THE SITH. With the aid of Lucasfilm's
Pete Vilmur, you'll see the entire process for getting
a STAR WARS poster approved and the many different
sketches an artist often goes through. You'll also
see how Busch incorporates digital technology to accommodate
changes to his traditional sketches.
Since
hitting MySpaceTV, theHow To Draw STAR
WARS series has exploded onto the charts,
going straight to Number One. The last episode gained
350,000 plays on MySpace alone, in addition to StarWars.com
and KidDK.com. The video series is loosely based on
the book You Can Draw STAR WARS,
which Busch provided nearly 400 drawings and paintings
for, and was released by DK publishing in 2007. A
limited edition DVD of the first 7 episodes were also
released last summer.
Like
Indiana Jones, Busch himself is a professor by day
at Macomb College, though at night he's an adventure-seeking
illustrator. Mostly known for his work illustrating
STAR WARS products, he's
worked with all kinds of Hollywood properties, including
some upcoming work based around the new INDIANA
JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
movie.
You
can check out the first Indy-themed episode on MySpaceTV
below. As well, you can see a higher res 640 X 480
version at StarWars.com by clicking HERE.
Last but certainly not least, you can also download
this episode as a Quicktime movie and save it to your
iPod at the KidDK site right HERE!
It
has been announced by The Hollywood Reporter
and The Daily Variety
that the Comic Book AFTERBURN will
be making its big screen debut, starring Tobey Maguire.
AFTERBURN, of course is
published by Red 5 Comics, written by Scott Chitwood
and Paul Ens, illustrated by Wayne Nichols, and covers
are painted by Matt Busch. Maguire, who starred in
the largest grossing movie of 2007 (SPIDER-MAN
3) will also serve as a producer.
Says
Busch, "I'm so honored to be a part of this.
I knew when I got the pitch from Scott and Paul that
this would be big. I don't take on many independent
gigs these days, but I loved the characters and the
story, so to see this take off is really sweet. I
love doing the covers and am proud that my paintings
played a part in bringing this to the next level."
As
for Busch's future involvement with AFTERBURN?
"I just paint the covers. I started at the beginning
with issue one, and hope to be in as long as the Red
5 team want me." Says Busch. "I have the
first 4 covers wrapping up the miniseries complete,
and I just confirmed that I'll be doing the cover
of the collected graphic novel, so I'm excited to
do that, too."
In
the mean time, you can read more about the AFTERBURN
movie announcement HERE
and HERE.
Of course you can always get all your AFTERBURN
related news at Red 5's official site, HERE!
March
19th, 2008 BUSCH DRAWS THE ELVIS TROOPER!
The
latest episode of How To Draw STAR WARS
has hit the web. Matt's focus this time is how to
draw stormtroopers' clunky armor out of simple three
dimensional shapes.
Co-hosted
by Ken Tarleton, the Elvis Trooper himself, you'll
hear about how Elvis auditioned for STAR
WARS and see why his scenes were cut
from the movie.
In
addition to the MySpaceTV video below,
check out a higher res 640 X 480 version at StarWars.com
by clicking HERE!
Detroit's
own Hollywood artist Matt Busch has worked in virtually
every aspect of motion picture pre, principal, and
post production. As an illustrator, he has produced
hundreds of posters, book covers, and products for
Hollywood Properties like STAR WARS, LORD
OF THE RINGS, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
He has also been involved with designing storyboards
and character designs for movies like THE MATRIX
and CON AIR. He's even directed numerous
shorts for Lucasfilm and his own independent features
like CONJURE and ILLUSTRATION NATION.
It's
been three weeks since Matt Busch's new movie made
it's theatrical debut, and he has finally made a blog
about the incredible experience. You can read about
it and check out some cool pictures at his MySpace
blog, 
As
a follow-up to the original series of tutorial videos
that found limited release on DVD in 2007, Lucasfilm
Ltd. has authorized a new DVD from DK
Publishing and Planetmatt Entertainment:
YOU CAN DRAW STAR WARS- VOLUME TWO.
Hosted by notorious artist Matt Busch, the DVD will
collect all seven Episodes from Season 2 released
this year.
This
weekend is the Detroit Windsor International
Film Festival, showcasing a plethora of new
independent films from the world over, and includes
workshops and panels on animation and filmmaking from
industry professionals.
Set
your Tivos! Matt Busch will be a guest on the next
episode of NIGHTMARE SINEMA which
airs Saturdays at Midnight on MY TV 20. The show is
hosted by Wolfman Mac, and they'll be showing the
Classic B Horror film, WHITE ZOMBIE.
It
has been announced by The Hollywood Reporter
and The Daily Variety
that the Comic Book AFTERBURN will
be making its big screen debut, starring Tobey Maguire.
AFTERBURN, of course is
published by Red 5 Comics, written by Scott Chitwood
and Paul Ens, illustrated by Wayne Nichols, and covers
are painted by Matt Busch. Maguire, who starred in
the largest grossing movie of 2007 (SPIDER-MAN
3) will also serve as a producer.
