# Matt Griffin > Matt Griffin (aka Griff) is an Irish illustrator, author and digital artist based in Ennis, Ireland. Since 2008 he has built an international reputation as a commercial illustrator in the publishing and film industries. He is best known for his deluxe edition cover art for Frank Herbert's Dune series (Penguin/Ace), his film poster work for galleries including Bottleneck Gallery (US) and Vice Press (UK), and his award-winning children's novel A Cage of Roots (LAI Children's Book of the Year 2017). He is represented by Shannon Associates, New York. ## Commercial Illustration - [Portfolio](https://mattgriffin.art/): Full portfolio of commercial illustration, book covers, film posters and editorial work. - [Dune Series](https://mattgriffin.art/dune): Cover art for the Penguin/Ace deluxe editions of Frank Herbert's Dune series. - [Film Posters](https://mattgriffin.art/film-posters): Limited edition licensed movie poster prints. ## About - [About](https://mattgriffin.art/about): Biography, clients, awards and professional background. ## Writing - [The Ayla Trilogy](https://mattgriffin.art/books): Award-winning children's fantasy novel series. ## Other Projects - [The Endling Saga](https://theendlingsaga.io): Matt's transmedia story universe (AllMedia IP project). ## Key Facts - Clients include: Disney, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, Universal, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Tor Books, The Folio Society, Amblin Entertainment, Wired, Electronic Arts. - Awards: Society of Illustrators NY (2014, 2018), 3x3 Pro Illustration Awards (2014, 2016), ICAD Commendation (2013), LAI Children's Book of the Year (2017). - Represented by Shannon Associates, New York. - X/Twitter: @mattgriffinart