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My name is Matt Dixon. For over ten years I've been making digital artworks of robots. Exploring the world they inhabit and collecting the works of art into the 'Transmissions' books.
Since being diagnosed with a rare eye condition in 2015, the time I spend with my unique art has become more precious than ever. The condition, macular dystrophy, means that I am slowly losing my central vision. There's no cure and it's impossible to say how quickly the deterioration will progress; I simply don't know how long I'll be able to continue working the way I know.
Knowing there's a day waiting for me in the future when I'll have to stop or change the way I work is scary, but it's a wonderful motivator and I don't think I've ever been so productive with my drawing ideas. The urge to explore the world my cool robots inhabit has never been so strong. I've always enjoyed my work but since learning about my eye condition I appreciate each brush stroke in a way I never have before.
The diagnosis left me feeling pretty low for a while but really it was just a reminder to savor the moment and enjoy the wonders that are all around us. I think that's the message my robots have been trying to send all along.
A crowdfunding campaign for Transmissions 3, my new collection of colorful drawings, is in progress.
More info: mattdixon.co.uk | kck.st | Facebook
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Skunk Drunk 7 years ago
Beautiful and somehow poignant in a way. Kind of reminds me of Wall-E alone in a way...
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Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 7 years ago
Aaww, hope it was a good thought (the globe ontop usually signifies a thought). Cute
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Janine Randall 7 years ago
My favorite one. His little lopsided grin makes him look so childlike.
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Charlene Gaede 7 years ago
Matt, How delightful your robots are, I love them. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have you ever thought of making a series of children's books about them? I really think children would love them Grandma Char
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Anne Morin 4 years ago
These little robots scratch at my heart. Each tells a story, if only we would see and hear it. Thank you!
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Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Here's where they hang out - https://www.boredpanda.com/lonely-robots-paintings-matt-dixon/
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Bipolar King 7 years ago
These had me thinking if I'm human or a lonely robot pretending to be human?
Stille20 7 years ago
I TOTALLY feel you on this one... I was thinking, "but that's what it feels like to be human sometimes"
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Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Here's my online shop Diana - http://mattdixon.bigcartel.com/
Load More Replies... Puddin Tane 7 years ago
Those are really good. You are very creative. Keep it up, you have a good thing going. And if people don't appreciate it that is their loss.
Sam Lovelace 7 years ago
I love your work so much. It's very touching and beautifully done. <3
Sitano Moto 7 years ago
I'm not exactly sure why, but these to me feel related to autism. Now, I am a person with Autism, and in no way am I trying to throw a blanket over the Autism spectrum and call it one thing, but I can actually relate to these little bots and where they are. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world! ^-^
Petra Christovová 7 years ago
Hello. Your paintings are just amazing. It SO sucks, that someone with your talent has such illness. Stupid moronic fate or whoever is responsible for that. You definitely should paint as much as possible till you can, you have both incredible fantasy and technique. I wish you well and look forward to see more art from you.
Cute Panda 7 years ago
Hey ! I like your style so much ! Keep doing ! Its so pretty ! Love , Panda 🐼
Johnny Slapstick 7 years ago
I got your first 2 books last year. Great stuff. You and Brian Despain should do a teamup on a project.
Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
That would be a lot of fun Johnny! I love Brian's work.
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Another bored panda 7 years ago
You really nailed the textures and the lighting. Nice job on the emotions played as well!
Mick and Lee 7 years ago
One could make a game with this art style. It does keep reminding me of one called Glitch, a now-shut-down desktop game that I still miss playing even today.
Sasy 7 years ago
Matt you should consider also adding them to Society6 while stickers and posters are fun, they have so many other options like tote bags and cushions and doona covers, I would love to have one of your pieces that was something I could really use and enjoy....something to consider maybe unless you already do that ?
Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks Sasy. A few of my robots are available on RedBubble, a similar site - http://www.redbubble.com/people/mattdixonart/collections/433005-robots?asc=u
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Melanie Wolfe 7 years ago
Matt, these are wonderful! I would love to feature your work in my magazine that is launching next week. If interested contact me at www.inigoonline.com
Viki Banaszak 7 years ago
These are wonderful! It would be a shame for you to lose your vision. Doctors aren't the only way to look at it. We have the ability to heal ourselves. We are very powerful beings. Shhhhh, they don't want us to know.
Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 7 years ago
These are so clever, but a bit sad too. Sad in his (or her) loneliness...
Richard Pickman 7 years ago
The roboth with a star flower as a diorama model.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/410101 img58aaec6...06a68a.jpg 
Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Here's where they hang out - https://www.boredpanda.com/lonely-robots-paintings-matt-dixon/
Load More Replies... Bipolar King 7 years ago
These had me thinking if I'm human or a lonely robot pretending to be human?
Stille20 7 years ago
I TOTALLY feel you on this one... I was thinking, "but that's what it feels like to be human sometimes"
Load More Replies... Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Here's my online shop Diana - http://mattdixon.bigcartel.com/
Load More Replies... Puddin Tane 7 years ago
Those are really good. You are very creative. Keep it up, you have a good thing going. And if people don't appreciate it that is their loss.
Sam Lovelace 7 years ago
I love your work so much. It's very touching and beautifully done. <3
Sitano Moto 7 years ago
I'm not exactly sure why, but these to me feel related to autism. Now, I am a person with Autism, and in no way am I trying to throw a blanket over the Autism spectrum and call it one thing, but I can actually relate to these little bots and where they are. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world! ^-^
Petra Christovová 7 years ago
Hello. Your paintings are just amazing. It SO sucks, that someone with your talent has such illness. Stupid moronic fate or whoever is responsible for that. You definitely should paint as much as possible till you can, you have both incredible fantasy and technique. I wish you well and look forward to see more art from you.
Cute Panda 7 years ago
Hey ! I like your style so much ! Keep doing ! Its so pretty ! Love , Panda 🐼
Johnny Slapstick 7 years ago
I got your first 2 books last year. Great stuff. You and Brian Despain should do a teamup on a project.
Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
That would be a lot of fun Johnny! I love Brian's work.
Load More Replies... Another bored panda 7 years ago
You really nailed the textures and the lighting. Nice job on the emotions played as well!
Mick and Lee 7 years ago
One could make a game with this art style. It does keep reminding me of one called Glitch, a now-shut-down desktop game that I still miss playing even today.
Sasy 7 years ago
Matt you should consider also adding them to Society6 while stickers and posters are fun, they have so many other options like tote bags and cushions and doona covers, I would love to have one of your pieces that was something I could really use and enjoy....something to consider maybe unless you already do that ?
Matt Dixon (Post author) 7 years ago
Thanks Sasy. A few of my robots are available on RedBubble, a similar site - http://www.redbubble.com/people/mattdixonart/collections/433005-robots?asc=u
Load More Replies... Melanie Wolfe 7 years ago
Matt, these are wonderful! I would love to feature your work in my magazine that is launching next week. If interested contact me at www.inigoonline.com
Viki Banaszak 7 years ago
These are wonderful! It would be a shame for you to lose your vision. Doctors aren't the only way to look at it. We have the ability to heal ourselves. We are very powerful beings. Shhhhh, they don't want us to know.
Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 7 years ago
These are so clever, but a bit sad too. Sad in his (or her) loneliness...
Richard Pickman 7 years ago
The roboth with a star flower as a diorama model.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/410101 img58aaec6...06a68a.jpg
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