Matthew Brinton

    My artwork and writing are inspired by the experiences that have shaped my life. On the page and on the canvas, I attempt to express my understanding of the human condition. I hope that by being honest about my experiences, I can connect with a universal truth and remind others that they are not alone in their struggle to find meaning and purpose.   

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    My stories interweave faith and philosophy into their plotlines.  Readers are prompted to ask themselves:  What happens when we die?  Does God exist?  Why do I exist?  Can God be defined in practical terms, as the Bible presents him?  I draw from many sources as my stories explore romance, destiny, and the quest for utopia.  The illustrations I create for the stories contain symbolic elements and are done in a surrealistic style.

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    My drawings are done in a realistic style, but often incorporate a painterly and classical linear style.  The drawings of landscape and still life I create are inspired by the sheer beauty of the subjects.  My portraiture mainly consists of historical figures who have impacted my life.  In my portrayal of these figures, the main focus is to capture their inner spiritual lives.