Painting, Football, going to the gym (trying to keep fit),My kids & Wife, Sports,Post Battle Rohirrim parties, Art, Marine life, Fun outgoing people ! Maine in the summer and fall.
Music
Geeeesh I like it all! Almost anything 80's, but mostly a fan of the oldies as far back as the 1940's! Love movie soundtracks, and anything ever written by "The Story Teller" Harry Chapin.
Almost any and everything except rap or heavy metal. Personaly like to listen to the oldies when I'm painting. 50's & 40's big band era. They remind me of my Dad who taught me so much.
Movies
The Natural,ROCKY 1,Invincible the story of Vince Papale. Lord of the Rings - all, Jaws 1, Hoosiers, The Legend of Bager Vance, Rudy, Cinderella Man, The Wrath of Khan, The princess bride, Conan the Barbarian 1, The Incredibles, Little Giants, Shrek , Wind , Gladiator , Oh Brother wher art Thou ?, American Flyers, The Teahouse of the August Moon, Mad Mad Mad Mad world, Bye Bye Birdie, South Pacific, The Shawshank Redemption, The Ciderhouse Rules, The Outlaw Josey Whales !A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman and many more ...
Television
Deadliest Catch, RENO 911, Twilight Zone, Americas funniest videos , Seinfeld Reruns, The King of Queens, Jimmy Neutron , SpongeBob Square Pants, The Kids Next Door . HBO Deadwood, and ROME. TV land- All in the Family, Cheers.
Books
The Hobbit , Lord of the Rings trillogy , Mobey Dick, Of Mice and Men, The Kicking Game, Head Down lol ...not a huge literature fan .....
Heroes
My late Father , god bless him , was what a father figure should be ! Anyone who sticks up for the little guy. Anyone who overcomes insurmountable odds to live their dreams.
West Springfield High
West Springfield, MA
Graduated: 1985
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Art
Clubs: Football and Track & field
1981 to 1985
Johns Artwork's Companies
Yankee Candle Company South Deerfield, Massachusetts US Visual Designer
1999 - curent
www.johnmatlockartwork.com West Springfield, Massachusetts US Acrylics artist
June 8th 1967 - current
Johns Artwork John Matlock You can follow this link to see my add for my current exhibit. 5 more days if you can make it? Thanks everyone ~ John http://lnk.ms/5c6FKPosted at 12:58 PM Jan 27 view more
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Below are a few of the many my Father painted!
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"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."
- Henry Ward Beecher ~~~
John Matlock is professional artist like his father before him. Growing up John watched and studied his father Thomas paint landscapes in oil mediums in their basement studio in West Springfield Massachusetts. 35 years later John now paints in the same studio with the same easel applying the lessons he learned from his Dad.
John studied art at Holyoke Community College and the University of Massachusetts concentrating in painting. He has sold works across the country at juried outdoor art festivals but stays based mostly in New England.
His paintings of Old country barns, coastal themes and places long forgotten have best been described as lonely and some times melancholy, and yet they invoke a feeling of nostalgia at the same time. As a native son of Massachusetts I guess you could say it’s in his blood.
His fine attention to details along with a vibrant pallette allow the viewer to actually step into the scene before them and become one with the painting.
John has also mastered the subject matter of marine life. Johns’ love for primary and complimentary colors shows true in these works, which sometimes border on the surreal. He enjoys creating an underwater environment that helps take you away from the things of man.
This website is dedicated to the Memory of Thomas Everett Matlock; Professional artist, coach, and most importantly a great father.
Specialties
Landscapes/Scenic
Murals
Nature
Painting
Still Life
Wildlife
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As I paint new pieces I will update them on my personal website ~ www.johnmatlockartwork.com ~ with sizes and price, not including shipping. All finished works are signed, framed under glass and ready to hang. I also will do commission works; the price may vary depending on the size and request.
Who I'd like to meet: People who enjoy art, other artists, and new friends.
