Art of Matt.R.Martin

Music added to website

2011-10-25T18:47:00.000-07:00

Recently added a piece of music to enhance your viewing pleasure on my website. This has been something I've had in mind and I have wanted to do for years because of my love for great scores / soundtracks in film. Only by choice can you listen to the music by clicking SHOW MUSIC PLAYER in the bottom right corner of the website. BIG thanks to Andy Fumberger for he is the genius and creator of the piece music. so let me know what you all think ?? and enjoy
http://www.mattmartinart.com

'Unspoken' PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!

2011-10-10T23:42:00.000-07:00

PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!
I have released Limted edition Giclee 'Unspoken' prints available for purchase from the website (details below)
Unspoken Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints

Print size: W55cm X H38cm Edition: 60 Price: $190.00 AUD incl. postage & packaging.

Specialists archival fine art prints. Printed using archival quality inks onto high grade fine art paper Hahnemuhle Matt Fine Art Photo Rag,

100% Cotton. Each print is signed and numbered by Matt R Martin

link to purchase:
http://www.mattmartinart.com/store/

Representation and exhibition for 2012

2011-09-28T23:23:00.000-07:00

Can now announce that I have decided recently to take on representation with Scott Livesey Galleries ( in Melbourne ), this means i will be doing a solo show in Australia 2012. if you feel like showing me some support by leaving them a message on their facebook page or dropping into the galleries to my new works it is all much appreciated.here are some links

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Livesey-Galleries/234514469915326

website:

http://www.scottliveseygalleries.com/ArtistList.aspx

and dont forget to sign up to my mailing list

http://www.mattmartinart.com

detail shots from 'Drifting Hours'

2011-07-24T03:41:00.000-07:00

Very close up detail shots.....I spend a lot of time making my paintings I want them to hold up whether you're standing 1ft away or 100ft, And sometimes is not translated well over the web. so I hope these are enjoyed and are a little more insight into my work.

Front page in local paper today

2011-07-20T01:28:00.000-07:00

I made the front page today in the local paper........ although I was Misquoted a bit

'Drifting hours' New Painting by Matt. R. Martin

2011-07-18T05:48:00.000-07:00

'Drifting hours'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

Currently in the Metro Art award 2011.... http://www.metrogallery.com.au/exhibitions/43/2011-metro-gallery-art-award/.... be sure to check the dates for the Exhibition one of the rare times you'll be able to see my work locally and in Australia

Metro Art Award 2011 Matt R Martin

2011-07-14T00:26:00.000-07:00

Metro art award preview is up and im a finalist.... take a look http://www.metrogallery.com.au/artists/64/metro-art-award-2011/ some really good artists in it this year. so if your in town on the 26th come down and have a drink with me.

Matt R Martin finalist in the 2011 Metro Art prize

2011-07-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

well its official im a finalist in the 2011 Metro Art prize!

picture and more details soon

Matt R Martin Mailing list...SIGN UP

2011-07-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

SIGN UP! to my new MAILING LIST.......to receive information about paintings for sale, prints and upcoming shows.
http://www.mattmartinart.com/contact/
click the link to sign up from my website contact page be sure to check the box

Teaser / detail photo for new painting

2011-06-23T00:36:00.000-07:00

teaser for new painting....trying out looser style elements in this painting

Matt R Martin fan page on facebook

2011-05-10T19:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-MattRMartin/362349048112

'The Road' commissioned painting

2011-05-03T22:46:00.000-07:00

This painting I thought I would share after getting a lot of good feedback on it from close peers. I wasn't originally going to share due to the fact its not original piece but rather based from a film / book. I don't normally take on things like this but I was asked and I liked the film so much and had some time on my hands.
It was commissioned last year and based from the film
'The Road'
I tried to keep the background a little looser so it feels like its painted and not just a copy of the film image.

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

commissioned by Aldo Coronelli

IT'S TIME FOR NEW PRINTS!

2011-05-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

IT'S TIME FOR NEW PRINTS!
Any votes out there for which painting you guys would like available as a print?
Check them out on here or at:
www.mattmartinart.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-MattRMartin/362349048112

Hit me up with a comment...

Solo Exhibition still going at Copro Gallery

2011-04-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

http://www.copronason.com/martin_web/

http://www.copronason.com/annie_pr.html

Solo Exhibition still going at Copro Gallery but is selling, few paintings left.

Thank you to all that made it to the Opening night

Thanks to everyone who purchased and supports my art

'Awaken' new painting

2011-03-10T16:55:00.000-08:00

'Awaken' new painting

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

for sale at Copro Gallery march 19th 2011 email me for more info

Gallery preview:
http://www.copronason.com/martin_web/

facebook event page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=197849953568350

Matt R Martin Exhibition in USA

2011-03-04T17:22:00.000-08:00

'…the endless pursuit of capturing a moment of beauty in a single image of unknown space and time to evoke emotion in its viewers…’ - Matt R. Martin

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 19th - 8:00 - 11:30 pm.
Exhibit runs from March 19th - April 9th 2011.

CoproGallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave,
Unit T5, Santa Monica,
CA 90404, USA.
Ph: 1.310.829.2156

facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=197849953568350
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-MattRMartin/362349048112

CoproGallery preview page:
http://www.copronason.com/martin_web/

'Ending embrace' new painting

2011-02-26T18:09:00.000-08:00

'Ending embrace'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

for sale at Copro Gallery march 19th 2011 email me for more info

'The Clearing' new painting

2011-02-17T15:48:00.000-08:00

'The Clearing'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

for sale at Copro Gallery march 19th 2011 email me for more info

'Body of the past' new painting

2011-02-10T00:20:00.000-08:00

'Body of the past'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

for sale at Copro Gallery march 19th 2011 email me for more info

beinArt.org Interview

2011-01-15T01:24:00.000-08:00

I know its been awhile since my last post but here is
an interview I did with beinArt.org to kick off the new year for me

http://beinart.org/modules/Word-Press/2011/01/14/beinart-interview-with-matt-martin/

'Imbalance sleep' new painting

2010-09-27T01:10:00.000-07:00

'Imbalance sleep'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

commissioned by Cyril Delapraz

'A moment to breathe' new painting

2010-09-26T21:25:00.000-07:00

'A moment to breathe'

Oil on board

Painted by Matt. R. Martin

commissioned by Aldo Coronelli

beinArt Collective Group exhibition 'Dystopia'

2010-09-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

Guest Curator: Jon Beinart

Chaos and ruin. Technological trends corrupting. Deformation, anatomical abnormalities, degradation and displacement. Whether related to the human body and spirit or the human environment, it is the 'anti' utopia.

The theme of this show, 'Dystopia', will place the viewer in a fictional world where personal and societal fears can be explored. Whether figuratively or more literally, the participating artis...ts will present their own interpretation of 'Dystopia'.

Presenting the works of over 50 international artists including: Matt R Martin, Kris Kuksi, Chris Mars, Paul Booth, Chet Zar, Viktor Safonkin, David Bowers, Dariusz Zawadzki, Peter Gric, Matthew Bone, Jean Labourdette Turf One, Paul Rumsey, William Hand, Heather Nevay, Ray Donley, Christian Van Minnen, Dan Quintana, Ben Tolman, Karl Persson, Beau White, Macsorro,, Sandra Yagi, Carrie Ann Baade, Stephanie Henderson, Heidi Taillefer, Scott G Brooks, Naoto Hattori, Michael Ryan, Leslie Ditto, Larkin, Chrystal Chan, Jeff Christensen, Cam De Leon, Christopher Ulrich, Matt Dangler, Brian Viveros, Chris Peters, Yu Sugawara, Santiago Caruso, Rachel Bess, Mark Powell, Brian Smith, Ivan Titor, Jason John, Jon Jaylo, Pamela Wilson, James Zar, Pedro De Kastro & Jon Beinart.

Each artist has been selected for their ability to express themselves imaginatively with exceptional technique and uncompromising individuality. The beinArt Surreal Art Collective is testimony to a huge international movement of figurative artists who have resisted current trends in the art world and remained true to their artistic vision.

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 19th - 8:00 - 11:30 pm.
Exhibit runs from March 19th - April 9th 2011.

CoproGallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave,
Unit T5, Santa Monica,
CA 90404, USA.
Ph: 1.310.829.2156

beinArt Collective: http://beinart.org/
CoproGalery: http://copronason.com/

http://www.facebook.com/adam.galic#!/event.php?eid=108212989239013&ref=mf

Metro Gallery award finalists.

2010-07-24T22:00:00.001-07:00

I have made it into the Metro Gallery award finalists. so it would be great for those who can to come vote for me in 'peoples choice' from TODAY 25th of July till the 1st Aug at Metro Gallery ( there is no internet voting )
...http://www.metrogallery.com.au/

Metro Gallery interview

2010-07-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

metro gallery interviewed me for the award exhibition

here is the link

http://blog.metrogallery.com.au/?p=282449495

Metro Gallery Art Award Finalist

2010-07-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

I have made it into the Metro Gallery award finalists with 'Unspoken'. so it would be great for those who can to come vote for me in 'people choice' from the 25th of July at Metro Gallery

http://www.metrogallery.com.au/artists/

latest Painting 'she walks in empty spaces'

2010-05-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

latest painting for exhibition in Santa Monica / Copro gallery

the next group exhibition in California / Santa Monica

2010-03-25T00:53:00.001-07:00

Unspoken

2010-03-04T02:18:00.001-08:00

Unspoken

Painted by Matt.R. Martin

Limted edition Giclee Prints available
Edition: 40
Size: W40.4 X H59cm
Price: $120.00. + postage
if interested please contact me via email

Portrait / Scarah prints avaible

2010-02-25T02:16:00.001-08:00

Portrait / Scarah

Painted by Matt.R. Martin

Limted edition Giclee Prints available.
Edition: 50
Size: W38 X H57cm
Price: $100.00. + postage
if interested please contact me via email

Group Exhibition March 5th

2010-02-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

Come see my Paintings in person ......will not disappoint
and will be a great night

beinArt Surreal Art Collective presents…

696 Ink Grand Opening Group Show

Participating Artists: Graeme Balchin, Kaitlin Beckett, Jon Beinart, Matt Dangler, Lucy Fekete, Ben Howe, Itch, Jason Jacenko, Dale Keogh, Elspeth McIntosh, Matt Martin, Tim Molloy, Nom, Nerrida Parfitt, Orryelle, Karl Persson, Mark Powell, Beau White, Meg Woodsworth, Mike Worrall and more.

Over the last few years it has come to our attention that, whilst there is a growing Surreal/Pop Surrealist Art movement in Melbourne, there are very few local galleries focusing on this scene. 696 Ink Gallery aims to support and strengthen this movement within Australia.

The gallery will be curated by Meg Woodsworth, Jon Beinart and Jason Jacenko (tattooist at 696 Ink).

March 5 – April 1, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday March 5th, 6 - 9pm.

696 Ink Gallery & Tattoo,

696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, VIC, 3056, Australia

http://696.beinart.org

detail started

2010-01-04T19:40:00.000-08:00

finally started some detail on this piece, some painting I did last night. haven't painted for myself in sometime due to painting all the time for work....but I'm back.
apologies about the crappy photo I find it hard to take good photos of my work

Another painting in progress

2009-10-07T03:35:00.000-07:00

Its about half way there....

Another old drawing

2009-09-21T02:44:00.000-07:00

Another painting in progress

2009-09-14T21:05:00.000-07:00

Its getting there...slowly

Elysian Blaze / Blood Geometry coming soon......

2009-09-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate enough to do some art for Elysian blaze forthcoming album Blood Geometry.
This Band is by far one the best black metal bands in the world, and I'm grateful that he gave me a shot.

http://www.myspace.com/officialelysianblaze

I did this early last year and my painting has greatly improved since then, and have been already talking with Elysian blaze about possible future projects....

It should be in stores soon so check it out.

From the Drawing board

2009-09-08T06:53:00.000-07:00

This is old drawing done in about 2 hours, I got to get back into more drawing !!

Portrait

2009-09-08T03:49:00.001-07:00

This portrait has been in the works for awhile (too long) but has taken a backseat to new paintings. I'll put up a better photo when i get one hopefully with more progress.
Ive uploaded a larger image so you can check out some of the detail

Polo's Robot / Animation Short

2009-09-03T22:25:00.000-07:00

for those who don't know I was working on a short animation film for about 5 months at start of 2009 as the lead background artist. ( I did all backgrounds)

All paintings are digital, done in Corel painter10 and using a Wacom tablet

There are 3 low res finished shots from the film and 3 at the top are high res shot backgrounds in original stats

This was my first time painting digitally and working in animation

Its a Peter Lowey film and should be hitting film festivals next year

Older painting / sketch

2009-08-31T22:20:00.000-07:00

I starting painting in 2007 and I’ve had alot of requests to upload my art…but I’m no longer happy with my old paintings and feel like they were my learning stage and since all new paintings are a while from being finished and professionally photographed I thought i would start this blog showing progress paintings, news, and whatever else I feel like sharing …. so for those interested enjoy and I’ll be trying to post on a regular basis

I look forward to getting your comments / feedback

This is a painting sketch I did in 2008

Cheers

Matt

Art of Matt.R.Martin

Music added to website

'Unspoken' PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE!

Representation and exhibition for 2012

detail shots from 'Drifting Hours'

Front page in local paper today

'Drifting hours' New Painting by Matt. R. Martin

Metro Art Award 2011 Matt R Martin

Metro art award preview is up and im a finalist.... take a look http://www.metrogallery.com.au​/artists/64/metro-art-award-20​11/ some really good artists in it this year. so if your in town on the 26th come down and have a drink with me.

Matt R Martin finalist in the 2011 Metro Art prize

Matt R Martin Mailing list...SIGN UP

SIGN UP! to my new MAILING LIST.......to receive information about paintings for sale, prints and upcoming shows.http://www.mattmartinart.com/contact/click the link to sign up from my website contact page be sure to check the box

Teaser / detail photo for new painting

Matt R Martin fan page on facebook

'The Road' commissioned painting

IT'S TIME FOR NEW PRINTS!

IT'S TIME FOR NEW PRINTS!Any votes out there for which painting you guys would like available as a print?Check them out on here or at:www.mattmartinart.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-MattRMartin/362349048112Hit me up with a comment...

Solo Exhibition still going at Copro Gallery

'Awaken' new painting

'Awaken' new painting

Matt R Martin Exhibition in USA

'Ending embrace' new painting

'The Clearing' new painting

'Body of the past' new painting

beinArt.org Interview

I know its been awhile since my last post but here isan interview I did with beinArt.org to kick off the new year for me

'Imbalance sleep' new painting

'A moment to breathe' new painting

beinArt Collective Group exhibition 'Dystopia'

Metro Gallery award finalists.

I have made it into the Metro Gallery award finalists. so it would be great for those who can to come vote for me in 'peoples choice' from TODAY 25th of July till the 1st Aug at Metro Gallery ( there is no internet voting )...http://www.metrogallery.com.au/

Metro Gallery interview

Metro Gallery Art Award Finalist

latest Painting 'she walks in empty spaces'

the next group exhibition in California / Santa Monica

Unspoken

Portrait / Scarah prints avaible

Group Exhibition March 5th

detail started

Another painting in progress

Another old drawing

Another painting in progress

Elysian Blaze / Blood Geometry coming soon......

From the Drawing board

Portrait

Polo's Robot / Animation Short

Older painting / sketch

Metro art award preview is up and im a finalist.... take a look http://www.metrogallery.com.au/artists/64/metro-art-award-2011/ some really good artists in it this year. so if your in town on the 26th come down and have a drink with me.

SIGN UP! to my new MAILING LIST.......to receive information about paintings for sale, prints and upcoming shows.
http://www.mattmartinart.com/contact/
click the link to sign up from my website contact page be sure to check the box

IT'S TIME FOR NEW PRINTS!
Any votes out there for which painting you guys would like available as a print?
Check them out on here or at:
www.mattmartinart.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-MattRMartin/362349048112

Hit me up with a comment...

I know its been awhile since my last post but here is
an interview I did with beinArt.org to kick off the new year for me

I have made it into the Metro Gallery award finalists. so it would be great for those who can to come vote for me in 'peoples choice' from TODAY 25th of July till the 1st Aug at Metro Gallery ( there is no internet voting )
...http://www.metrogallery.com.au/