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, 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. 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. Some of the paintings on this site are available through Artfinder (artfinder.com/chris-matthews).