Matthew D Hoover, a Pacific Northwest native, finds creativity leaning towards the serene beauty of nature and tranquil spaces.  Immersed in a world constantly in motion, he advocates for the beauty of pausing, observing, and cherishing the uncomplicated joys around us.

Those who have followed Matthew’s photography work over the decades understand how a switch to painting was a fluent transition. The underlining foundation are the stories of everyday beauty surrounding us everywhere if one takes the chance to stop and embrace precious moments a little bit longer.

Inspired by impressionistic art styles, each piece carries influences of Pacific Northwest, Southern France and Italian landscapes through a distinctive textured technique layered with a spectrum of hues.

There is an underlying consideration that each piece should be recognizable from afar, while the closer you step, the more you see.  

We should each learn to stop, look, and embrace little more.