Bad Robot BrainThe personal website of artist, designer, developer, and all around swell human being, Matt Bryant, a.ka. Bad Robot Brain2026-04-10T14:18:13Zhttps://badrobotbrain.comMatt BryantAbout2026-04-10T14:18:13Zhttps://badrobotbrain.com/about/<section id="about" class="clearfix">
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By day, Matt Bryant is a mild-mannered husband, father, and web developer. By night, he transforms into the snarling artist known as Bad Robot Brain. He is a self-taught illustrator who’s been crafting grotesque, hilarious, and horrifying worlds since the moment he could hold a pen. From a quiet corner of the Midwest, Bad Robot Brain brings his strange inner worlds to life, one sketch at a time.
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<h2>The Brains Behind the Monsters</h2>
<p>Blending the weirdest parts of late-century youth culture—<em>Garbage Pail Kids</em>, <em>Toxic Crusaders</em>, <em>X-Men</em> comics, and <em>TMNT cartoons</em>—with industrial and heavy metal, Bad Robot Brain’s work is a visual love letter to skulls, slime, and subversive humor. With such eclectic inspiration, his style bounces between two extremes:</p>
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<li>A lowbrow, cartoonish style packed with bulging eyes, absurdity, and self-deprecating wit</li>
<li>A dark, metal-inspired style filled with cross-hatched horrors, tentacles, and existential dread</li>
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<p>Each piece reflects a sardonic worldview dripping in sarcasm. Whether he’s conjuring up something dreadful or delightfully dumb, his work is deeply personal and unapologetically weird.</p>
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<h2>By Weirdos, for Weirdos</h2>
<p>The work of Bad Robot Brain isn’t for everyone. It’s not meant to be. This is art for the misfits, the metalheads, the weird, and the offbeat thinkers. If you see the beauty in the grotesque, or find yourself screaming into the void only to hear it laughing back, then Bad Robot Brain is for you.</p>
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<h2>What’s in Store</h2>
<p>While illustration is his primary outlet, Bad Robot Brain can’t keep still for long. Whether he’s sculpting in 3D (then printing and painting the results) or crafting industrial beats and experimental soundscapes, he’s always exploring something new. Looking ahead, expect to see Bad Robot Brain bringing his imaginary universe into the real world through comics, games, trading cards, and exhibitions full of weird, touchable things.</p>
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<h2>Let’s Collaborate</h2>
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Contact Bad Robot Brain if you’re interested in a private commission or partnering on a new—or weird—project.
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</section>Commissions2026-04-10T14:18:13Zhttps://badrobotbrain.com/commissions/
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I take on a limited number of commissions throughout the year. If you want something uniquely weird, brutal, or hilarious, now’s the time to reach out.
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<h2>Commercial Illustration & Design</h2>
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Looking for custom art for your product, brand, or project? I’ve worked with musicians, puppeteers, and creators of all kinds to bring their visions to life with a dose of skulls, slime, and subversion.
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Rates for commercial work vary depending on scope, usage, and turnaround time. If you’re interested, complete the form below and provide all of the details and I’ll follow up with a quote.
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<h2>Private Commissions</h2>
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<p>Want a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself or a fellow weirdo? Here’s what I offer for personal (non-commercial) use:</p>
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<li><strong>Sketch:</strong> $40</li>
<li><strong>Inked Illustration:</strong> $100</li>
<li><strong>Full-Color Illustration:</strong> $200</li>
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These prices are for single-character designs, in whatever style I think best fits the request. If you want something more complex (more characters, background elements, etc.), just say so and I'll provide you a custom quote.
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<em>Private commissions are delivered as a high-resolution digital image (PNG) at 2400×3000 pixels (8×10 aspect ratio). A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot, with the remaining 50% due before the final illustration is delivered. All payments are processed through PayPal.</em>
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<h3 class="text-md">The Fine Print:</h3>
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<em>Private commissions are for personal use only. That means no slapping the art on shirts, stickers, NFTs, or any other junk to be mass-produced or used for promotional purposes.</em>
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<em>If you're after commercial rights, just let me know and we can work something out.</em>
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<h2>Let’s Make Something</h2>
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Fill out the form below to tell me what you're looking for. The more detail, the better—style, subject, usage, deadline, budget, and anything else rattling around in your head. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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