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Pat Matthews, Little Rock
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As An avid hunter and fisherman from an early age, Pat grew up roaming the woods and lakes of his native Arkansas. His early painting of these experiences marked him as an exceptionally gifted talent. Later, as a student at the University of Arizona Architectural School, Pat won the prestigious William Wilde Memorial Award as the top designer of his class. Graduating from architectural school in 1987 Pat apprenticed and received his architectural license. He then developed a flourishing practice as a design architect. And then, well into becoming a “success,” Pat realized that he had come to a fork in the road…he could continue on as a design architect and be assured of garnering all the honors and prestige that such a career would offer, or he could take the road less traveled and paint the outdoors that, at an early age, had become apart of his very nature. Paint he did. By 2000, Pat had amassed 48 original oils for his first show in Little Rock. The show was a complete success.
Pat and his wife Katherine moved to Santa Fe in 2002 where he quickly found gallery representation. Pat has been busy ever since, doing what he was born to do. You will rarely find Pat working in his studio. Most times Pat is outdoors in this country and abroad painting the sublime excitement he experiences in nature.
Patriotic for all his life, Matthews was moved by the events of 9/11/01 to paint an American Flag on that fateful day. In fact, he painted it over a landscape he had just completed. He made 1,000 prints, sold most of them, and gave the entire proceeds, the original painting, and 343 signed, numbered prints to Battalion 9, the fire station which suffered the greatest loss of firefighter lives. Today Pat’s signature flag paintings represent celebration, hardship, overcoming hardship, and unshakable pride in the freedom and principles the flag represents. Pat’s flag paintings grace homes business, judge’s chambers, and governors’ collection.
Pat and his wife Katherine moved to Santa Fe in 2002 where he quickly found gallery representation. Pat has been busy ever since, doing what he was born to do. You will rarely find Pat working in his studio. Most times Pat is outdoors in this country and abroad painting the sublime excitement he experiences in nature.
Patriotic for all his life, Matthews was moved by the events of 9/11/01 to paint an American Flag on that fateful day. In fact, he painted it over a landscape he had just completed. He made 1,000 prints, sold most of them, and gave the entire proceeds, the original painting, and 343 signed, numbered prints to Battalion 9, the fire station which suffered the greatest loss of firefighter lives. Today Pat’s signature flag paintings represent celebration, hardship, overcoming hardship, and unshakable pride in the freedom and principles the flag represents. Pat’s flag paintings grace homes business, judge’s chambers, and governors’ collection.
