Chris Matthews

Joined Artfinder: April 2025

Artworks for sale: 10

(1)

United Kingdom

About Chris Matthews

 
 
  • Biography
    Ever since being introduced to wax crayons as a toddler I have been intrigued by ‘art’. To be able to capture a figure or a tree onto a piece of paper or my parents walls has brought pleasure and (especially the latter) a little pain! After a long and rewarding career as a Graphic Designer I have returned to the joy of painting. I have my own walls to paint on now, but have found canvas and board to be more practical! Like most artists (and moths!) I am drawn to the light. I try to render in paint a fleeting moment of time, or a response to the subject at hand. Using layers of texture and tone to add a depth to the subject, painting in oil and cold wax applied with palette knife, brush and anything I have to hand to achieve a desired and interesting effect. I think art should connect, engage and reward the viewer, I hope that my artworks go some way to fulfil that mantra.
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  • Upcoming Events

    Upcoming events

    Event: Art more lovely

    Dates: 9 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

    Venue: Art More Lovely, Heyford House, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5NZ

    Art More Lovely has 11 artists exhibiting at the lovely Heyford House, ranging from painting, textiles, cyanotypes, collage and sculpture. Relaxing gardens to explore and replenish in with coffee, tea, cakes and light lunches for sale.
    https://www.artmorelovely.co.uk

    Event: C21 Group Biennual Exhibition

    Dates: 28 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

    Venue: The Garden Gallery. The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SN

    Oxfordshire’s “C21 Group” is one of the county’s longest established art groups. Painting in oils and acrylics, the group members share a passion for composition and colour management that gives their diverse styles a clear harmony.

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Upcoming events

Event: Art more lovely

Dates: 9 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Venue: Art More Lovely, Heyford House, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5NZ

Art More Lovely has 11 artists exhibiting at the lovely Heyford House, ranging from painting, textiles, cyanotypes, collage and sculpture. Relaxing gardens to explore and replenish in with coffee, tea, cakes and light lunches for sale.
https://www.artmorelovely.co.uk

Event: C21 Group Biennual Exhibition

Dates: 28 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Venue: The Garden Gallery. The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SN

Oxfordshire’s “C21 Group” is one of the county’s longest established art groups. Painting in oils and acrylics, the group members share a passion for composition and colour management that gives their diverse styles a clear harmony.


 

Biography

Ever since being introduced to wax crayons as a toddler I have been intrigued by ‘art’. To be able to capture a figure or a tree onto a piece of paper or my parents walls has brought pleasure and (especially the latter) a little pain! After a long and rewarding career as a Graphic Designer I have returned to the joy of painting. I have my own walls to paint on now, but have found canvas and board to be more practical! Like most artists (and moths!) I am drawn to the light. I try to render in paint a fleeting moment of time, or a response to the subject at hand. Using layers of texture and tone to add a depth to the subject, painting in oil and cold wax applied with palette knife, brush and anything I have to hand to achieve a desired and interesting effect. I think art should connect, engage and reward the viewer, I hope that my artworks go some way to fulfil that mantra.