I only recently discovered John Matthew Moore's amazing works of art and was immediately mesmerized by this paintings! His intricately detailed works have garnered much attention and publicity. His works of art are included in many
prominent international public and private collections.
Moore is currently the National Chair for the Art’s Advisory Consul for MADE: In
America focusing on bringing attention to diverse arts and artist in America.
Please enjoy my conversation with John
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| This Flaming Parrot Tulip is done in Sepia Pastel on Paper |
1) John, thank you so much for participating in this interview. When did you discover that art is your passion in life?
I started drawing at around the age of three. I have very vivid memories
of drawing in those early years. It's been a passion ever
since the beginning.
2) Your botanicals, sea shells, and landscapes’ are stunning.
How was it that you were drawn to these specimens?
I
love history and have always been drawn to the artists from the 15th to 19th
century that documented subjects of nature on their journeys. Growing up
on a farm in South East Georgia and spending so much of my childhood in the
woods around the farm picking up objects and observing wildlife also
contributed to this love of nature
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| Detail of the Reception Hall in the D.C. Design House 2012 |
3) What is your favorite
medium to work in, and do you mainly produce large scale paintings?
My
medium of choice is Gouache, an age old medium used a lot by artists
painting in the fields. The caulk base not only is richer and more
vibrant than other mediums like watercolor allowing me to get those really
strong luscious colors found in nature, but it lets you highlight over darker
colors as well.
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John Matthew Moore Fine Art also offers the finest Museum Quality Custom Framing with a wide range of both contemporary and period style moldings. Moore is also a master gilder and restorer.
4) Where
do you find inspiration? Is most of your art created in the studio?
My
inspiration comes from everywhere. Travels to other countries, walks
around my city of Washington,
DC, photography. You name it, at some point something that I saw several
years ago might find it's way into a painting at some point. All of my
work is done in my studio though!
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| Gorgeously framed Shells done in Gouache in the home of designer Tobi Fairly |
5) Who
are some other artists that you admire, and do you have or have had a mentor?
It's
hard to list just a few artists I admire. There are so many from the
artist of centuries past to modern artists of today. No matter what their
style or subject matter, there is something to obtain from their work.
6) John, what are a few of
your favorite pastimes?
My
favorite pastimes are traveling and seeing other cultures, spending hours in
museums or somewhere quiet surrounded by nature. It's all fulfilling in
some way.
7) John what advice do you have for the beginning artist at
any age in life?
My advice is to do what feels right to you. You should be your
biggest judge. Also art, as in writing, should be about something you
know or respond to. That's what has always worked for me.
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| Artist John Matthew Moore |
Be sure to visit John's web site at http://JohnMatthewMoore.com
John does most of his fine works of art by private commissions and he currently lives in Washington D.C.
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Karena
The Arts by Karena
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