Matt is a British artist originally from Middlesbrough and now residing in Barnard Castle, Durham. He is self-taught, taking a U-turn after receiving a degree in Mathematics from Warwick University to follow his passion for painting.

His work is primarily the depiction of his love affair with the landscapes of northern England. The inspiration comes whilst hiking out in nature, most notably across the areas of the Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale, North York Moors and Lake District. He is a keen amateur photographer, using a combination of photos and memories of the scene to create the artworks in his home.

Matt works in both oil and watercolour, finding the different approaches and techniques of the two media give an interesting contrast. He uses an expressive style to emphasise changes in light and weather. He is particularly interested in the changes of colour and atmosphere seen in nature from season to season, sometimes depicting the same scene at multiple different times of the year.

Please get in contact if you would like to enquire about commissions, or with any other questions about Matt’s work.