Matthew C. O'Connor

About the Artist

Art is the use of media to interpret what one sees and/or loves. I paint nature. Everywhere you turn, nature surrounds us, in the trees and in the sky. Yet most simply take it for granted, living out their lives without involving themselves in the best the planet has to offer.

My passion is for all creatures of nature.

My focus in watercolor is to present these amazing animals from their perspective in nature. Take an osprey, for example, diving for a fish, or a bear standing in a river of red salmon. So many amazing things happen in nature at every moment. To capture these moments in a painting is what I love.

I combine an expressionistic touch with a highly detailed style. This style stems from my parents: my father is an avid outdoorsman and hunter, while my mother loves contemporary and modern art. My art is a blending of these qualities.

Another important focus is color. I love color and how pushing the colors on the palette brings a new life to a painting.

Wildlife art is as important as it is beautiful. This kind of art brings awareness and importance to all the animals that we rely on to survive.

Please enjoy the artwork and the animals.

-- Matthew C. O’Connor