Mat Pringle was born in South London where he spent an idyllic childhood climbing trees and drawing dinosaurs. After a few false starts he studied graphic design at the London College of Communication before eventually stumbling his way into the murky world of illustration. He now spends his time doing fantastical figurative illustrations with occasional epic attention to detail, working predominantly with dipping pen and ink. In the last few years he has expanded into print-making with the guidance of Print Club London but has since set up a ram-shackle screen-printing studio of his own. He still draws dinosaurs only not quite as well.

His work has featured in exhibitions including MuTate Britain, DIY London Seen and Blisters On My Fingers. It can also be found on album covers and gig posters which as a self-confessed record nerd makes him very happy. Clients include Cure Studios, Get A Grip, Proper Songs and Threadless.