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Matthew Smith
 We had just moved back to the east coast after a 10 year stint in Oregon when I first stumbled across the work of New Hampshire artist, Matthew Smith. His sea creatures struck a cord which reminded me of the ragged Oregon coast and I instantly became a fan! As I learned more about the artist I was in awe of the time and skill which went into each of his pieces. From the hand cutting and etching of the copper sheets to the various steps involved in the printing process the images created through Matthews work have amazing color and tremendous depth. Matthew truly has a unique and special gift; his love for the sea and its creatures shines through in his work!
My beloved Octopus hangs in my living room today and I am grateful of the day I was introduced to this extraordinary artist! We invite you to explore the art of Matthew Smith and learn more about how these fabulous pieces are created!
Matthew Smith
 "My art is a labor of love and a tribute to the wild world around me. For over a decade I was a commercial fishing captain; I saw both the immense beauty and endless slaughter on my boats. I now pay homage to the lives I used to be responsible for ending and to the magnificent scenery of the wild by creating and preserving their beauty through my printmaking. After years spent in the wilderness – be it far offshore in the oceans of the world or deep in the forests of New Hampshire-I found there is something absolutely charming and appealing about being in the wild. I have a deep respect for the natural world around me, both at sea and on land. There is just a honesty to everything wild that I really understand and appreciate. And I believe I connect with people by the honesty of my work. It's not just a picture of a fish, or a whale, or a brook, it's a truthfulness of the handcraft presenting itself above all other things."
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