Featuring Artist John Matthew Moore

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

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

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.

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! 

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.

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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