Matthew Emery

Biography

Matt Emery is a Kent Based artist, born in London Matt has a military  background which is evident in his work depicting military scenes. Mostly a self-taught artist  who came to art later in life and by complete accident. Whilst trying to entertain his daughter on a rainy Saturday afternoon they sat down together and did some painting. Much to Matt's surprise he discovered that not only did he really enjoy this creative aspect of painting but had something of a natural talent that he was keen to pursue. Since then Matt has gone on to gain formal qualifications with the Open college of the arts. Matt has gone from strength to strength and now spends most of his spare time in his studio at home in Maidstone. He has been commissioned by several military units to create bespoke pieces. The largest to date a scene from 36 Engineer regiment on United Nations humanitarian operations in South Sudan that now hangs in Park House a beautiful Grade II listed building and the regiments officers mess. Matt  is very proud to currently have four pieces exhibited in the Royal Engineers museum. Matt has also had many sales of his work including internationally and as far a field as the USA and Europe. Of his work Matt says: I love to paint images that inspire or intrigue me. I lean heavily on my personal life experiences to bring  life and  realism to my paintings. I want the viewer to be able to connect with the image and view it as if looking through my eyes. I am  inspired by JMW Turner and Terrance Cuneo . Their use of materials and composition and the way they are able to make the painting live. I also favour oils much as they did as a medium and love the texture depth and richness i feel it brings to the paintings. ​