I’m Matty.

ARTIST, EDUCATOR, SEEKER OF WONDER.

I grew up traveling between the hills of New York and the deserts of New Mexico. Living in Colorado for the past twenty years, I’m continually fascinated by the open skies and resilient flora of the Southwest.

I was born in the back of my family's Volvo station wagon, to the dismay of my 3 older brothers who were present at the event. Having spent most of my young life under my mom's studio table, it was inevitable that I become an artist.

Along the way I've had many other adventures, including:

Studying to be a clown
Trekking a pilgrimage across Spain
Living in a cave while spending my days riding wild horses in Turkey

For the past 10 years I have worked as an artist and teacher in Colorado. I love learning about the world while I create my art.

The Inspiration

My work is characterized by harmonious color palettes, whimsical subject matter, and delightful textures. I often use nature as a source of inspiration, drawing on my personal experiences adventuring to discover my imagery.

My art is deeply influenced by the quiet majesty of natural landscapes and the transformative power of solitude.

Human-nature interactions

Wide open spaces

Overlooked beauty

Process

My creative process often starts with an adventure. Spending time in nature, feeling small amidst towering peaks and pristine lakes, or witnessing a fleeting encounter with wildlife, replenishes my creative bucket. Being out in the world stirs my imagination, which, in combination with daydreaming, sets the stage for a visual metaphorical language that comes out in my paintings.

I am deeply moved by color, so many of my pieces come together intuitively while working with a limited color palette. I cherish each moment in my studio. As a sensitive and sometimes overstimulated person, quiet time in my studio balances and restores me, and helps me process what is happening in the world.