Matteo Gaule was born in Malo (Vicenza, Italy) in 1969 and earned credentials from a specialized Art High School and in Advertising Graphics. After a two-year course at the Accademy of "Belle Arti" in Venice (Italy), he studied Computer Graphics for two years, entering a whole new universe of creative expression Expert in Toys Design, Paper Engineering and Prototypes Games and Puzzles he works as an illustrator and creative on projects and games for children.

He has worked with numerous publishers, especially with Sassi Editore, La Spiga Editions, Mammeonline, Valentina Edizioni, Mitocon, Archeidos, "Città della Speranza" Foundation. Thanks to Sassi Editore its titles are translated in Italy, France, Canada, Germany, Holland, Spain, Greece, China, United States and in other countries of the world.

Some titles are published under the pseudonym Mathew Neil.