Mathew is a Bristol-based artist with a long history of creative work.

After graduating from Swansea University with a Bachelor of Arts in illustration, he pursued a successful career primarily in graphic design.

With the advent of media technology becoming accessible, at the turn of the millennium, he moved creative direction into the professional field of videography.

Successfully going on to work in media for a decade before taking alternative avenues, in workplaces for some years.

Mathew finds inspiration from the world around him. Using his own observations, both with photography and sketchbook studies, to develop ideas and concepts which he explores in his paintings.

He has always had a strong connection to the environment, with his many travels. Now he reflects on the visual impact of landscapes and the natural world, which he captures in his vibrant and vivid landscapes.

He prefers to work in acrylic on canvas to illustrate abstract colour hues, ramping up the saturation of colour in his work, to embellish his unique style.

His previous history in film making, with an extensive knowledge of the medium - has become a big part in how Mathew approaches the concepts of his landscape art.

He is an artist who has been more inspired by a particular visual shot - such as a landscape scene, from a quality film makers vision; than necessarily following in another traditional artists path.

However, there can be found a touch of influence from the greats of art, such as; Monet, Turner, Van Gogh and Dali.

Having spent many years capturing scenic shots and video footage with his camera. He decided it was time for more creative output.

Mathew realised painting is a lot more efficient, in expressing a creative desire, than spending a vast amount of time to get another film project off the ground...

So, he decided to dig out his old paint brushes and acrylic paint that had been lying dormant for 20 years.

To his surprise, there was no need to buy any new paints, as his acrylic paints were still usable after this extended hiatus!

He then seized the opportunity to reconnect with his original passion for painting during the lockdown of 2020.

The artist lifestyle then developed again, into full-time work.

All the worldly experience gained during the interim period, since graduation, has been research for his ongoing creativity.

Now, he finally paints his vision on canvas, in all of the vibrancy and vividness that the world portrays.

Mathew lives in Bristol with his wife where he also enjoys film and music, playing guitars, skateboarding, basketball and digital film/photography.

Mathew has exhibited his work in Swansea and Bristol. He continues to work on new collections for future exhibits.

Mathew Lee Art

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