Some heads I’ve had the pleasure to know

 45 minute sketches using Cretacolor Nero pencil and white gouache on toned paper.

Two paintings accepted in the Monson Arts Council show
 www.monsonartscouncil.org

Three Women August-17 46" x 40" oil on linen

Stand of Trees  July-17 8" x 10" oil on linen panel

This one is currently showing at the Chicopee Public Library, where it earned a Merit Award!
The frame is cheap Michael’s readymade turned backwards to make a shadow box of sorts. The linen panel is attached to the rabbet with a few dots of super glue, so it can be easily popped off.

Painting the Snow Bomb

I've been trying to get better at rendering light, atmosphere, and aerial perspective in pen and ink. Both are imaginary scenes, based loosely on sketches and memories:

I'm finding that the key is a balance between precision and freedom - the myriad hatch marks need to be uniform enough to convey tone and texture without calling attention to themselves, but the overall effect needs to flow naturally.

Audio Descriptions of Burnett Show

Matthew Mattingly: Works from life and imagination.
Burnett Gallery at the Jones Library
43 Amity Street
Amherst, MA 01002
September 2-29 2017


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Intro, Description of Gallery
Intro, Description of Gallery transcript

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Section 2
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What Inspires Your Paintings

Show in September

I'm showing my work at a local gallery in September.

September 2 – September 29, 2017

Opening reception September 7, 2017 

From 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Burnett Gallery at the Jones Library

43 Amity St. Amherst, MA 01002