Album: Matt Starr Sunset Art

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a silhouette of a church at sunset. A silhouette of a church sits against a dramatic sunset, with bright beams of light casting across the sky. Forested hills surround the church, adding a sense of solitude and serenity.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a silhouette of a buck on a ridge as painted on a saw blade. A circular saw blade has been transformed with a silhouette of a deer leaping against a vivid sunset backdrop. The gradient of warm yellows and oranges contrasts with the dark silhouette, creating a striking visual effect.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pheasant at sunset. In my eyes, pheasants are the most inspiring game bird. I thoroughly enjoy watching pheasants in the wild. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this acrylic painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness. A pheasant stands amidst tall grass during a vibrant sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting that was inspired by me to paint from my many trips through the swampy regions of the southern states. This alligator is staged on the banks of the grunge swamp at sundown. A vibrant scene showcases an alligator basking near a body of water, set against a backdrop of trees with sunlight peeking through.

Description: This is my drawing of a large garden spider, spinning a web to catch some food. A large spider sits at the center of a detailed web, with a textured background creating a sense of depth and dimension. The color gradient shifts from darker tones at the top to lighter shades at the bottom, emphasizing the symmetry of the web.

Description: This is my drawing of being in the pumpkin patch at sunset. A rustic barn stands amidst a pumpkin patch in a rural landscape, framed by large pumpkins in the foreground. The sky is painted with vibrant shades of orange and yellow, reflecting the autumn season.

Description: This is my drawing of a scarecrow vs the crows in a field of corn. A scarecrow with a pumpkin head stands in a field, surrounded by tall cornstalks, as two crows perch on its arms. The sky is a vivid combination of red and orange hues, suggesting a sunset or sunrise backdrop.

Description: This painting is my parody of the famous painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. In this scene, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream as droves of persons enter the Super Banana Split Stadium.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of seven turkeys sitting on a ridge at sundown in the woods. It includes two large gobblers with some hens. I painted the red wattle on the gobblers with extra thick paint to give it a thicker texture appearance. A flock of turkeys wanders through a grassy landscape at dusk, with a vibrant orange sky in the background. Bare trees and tall grasses suggest late autumn in a serene, wooded area.

Description: I used acrylics on black paper to paint this field full of daisies near a barn at sunrise. I painted the sunrise on the horizon in a pop art style. A vibrant sunrise illuminates a field of daisies, spreading vivid rays across the landscape. A rustic red barn sits to the side, adding a touch of homely charm to the scene.

Description: This is my acrylic silhouette painting of an old water pump at sunset on the farm. Silhouetted against a vibrant orange and yellow sunset, an old-fashioned water pump is surrounded by tall grass. The clouds scattered across the glowing sky contrast with the dark foreground, creating a serene and nostalgic atmosphere.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a sunrise at a barn and farm field. A rustic barn and silo sit amidst a field with rows of crops under a vibrant sky. Warm, earthy tones dominate the landscape, reflecting the soft light of either dawn or dusk.

Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting that was inspired by me to paint from my many trips through the swampy regions of the southern states. This alligator is staged on the banks of the swamp at sundown. A vibrant scene showcases an alligator basking near a body of water, set against a backdrop of trees with sunlight peeking through.

Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of the view from the fishing pier of the condos at Navarre Beach, Florida at sunset. There are persons walking and surfing along the shore. High-rise condo buildings overlook a sandy beach as the sun sets over the ocean. A few people are seen enjoying the water and the shore, capturing a serene coastal scene.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a couple with love in the surf. A couple embraces on a beach, with waves gently crashing behind them and a vibrant sunset painting the sky in warm colors. The scene captures a moment of romantic connection and natural beauty.

Description: This is my drawing of a parody of the classic painting “American Gothic” by Grant Wood. A stern man and woman stand in front of a house with a Gothic window, against a dramatic red and orange sky. The man holds a pitchfork, wearing overalls under a coat, while the woman is dressed in a blue patterned dress.

Description: I love painting turkeys and sunsets, so I had to do this acrylic painting. My painting has a tom turkey strutting with his feathers out to impress a hen turkey as the sun sets. A vibrant scene features a turkey prominently in the foreground against a backdrop of an autumn landscape and a colorful sunset. Trees with scattered leaves frame the setting, while a silhouetted hen is visible in the distance.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of dolphins underwater near a beach house at sunset. Dolphins glide underwater beneath a vibrant sunset, with a silhouetted house on stilts surrounded by palm trees in the distance. The scene captures the serene beauty of marine life and a peaceful coastal environment.

Description: This is my mixed media painting of the famous Stonehenge landmark. In addition to acrylic, it includes watercolor with salt added for special effects on the stones. On the summer solstice at Stonehenge when the sky is clear, the sun rises behind the Heel stone, the ancient entrance to the circle, and rays of sunlight are channeled into the center of the monument. It is believed solstices have been celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of sea oats at sunset. I painted this as an inspiration of many vacations spent on the Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle, near Navarre Beach. Tall sea oats are silhouetted against a serene sunset, with hues of pink, orange, and gray spreading across the sky. A tranquil seascape captures the transition from day to night.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a colorful rooster pheasant in a field at sundown. I painted it on black paper to give the dark appearance of the scene near sunset. A vibrant pheasant stands in a field of tall grasses, with a colorful sky blending shades of orange and green in the background. The bird's intricate plumage contrasts with the rolling hills under the dramatic sunset.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a rock guitar monument at sunset. A guitar is creatively depicted as part of a rock sculpture set against a vibrant, fiery sky. The blend of earthy textures and vivid colors creates a striking contrast.

Description: This is my acrylic painting with a big rooster crowing during a spectacular sunrise from the fence post at the farm. I was inspired to paint this rooster from time spent at my Grandparents farm. A majestic rooster stands proudly against a vibrant and dramatic sky filled with streaks of red, orange, and purple. The sunset provides a bold and colorful backdrop, enhancing the rooster's striking pose on a wooden fence post.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pair of dolphins riding a large wave during a spectacularly bright sunset. A nearby sea turtle watches. Dolphins leap joyfully over a vibrant wave painted with swirling blue, red, and orange hues, while a turtle swims below. The background features a serene sunset with palm trees silhouetted against the warm colors of the sky.

Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pheasant at sunset. In my eyes, pheasants are the most inspiring game bird. I thoroughly enjoy watching pheasants in the wild. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this acrylic painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness. A pheasant stands amidst tall grass during a vibrant sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

Description: I just love old barns. This is my acrylic painting of an old barn at sunset. They don’t make them like they used to. The old ones made of wood look so interesting with the wear and tear, holes, missing and warped boards. So, I painted this old barn with a wind mill at one of my favorite times of the day, at sunset. A rustic barn stands amidst a field of tall grass under a vibrant sunset sky, with an old windmill nearby. The warm hues of orange and red in the sky contrast beautifully with the dark silhouette of the barn and surrounding foliage.

Description: This is my acrylic painting that was done from a photo of a sunset at Table Rock Lake. I love sunsets and lakes so this was a blast for me to paint. A reflective pool of water mirrors the silhouette of a tree, surrounded by dense foliage at the lake water's edge. The sky transitions from a deep blue to a warm orange as the sun sets behind the distant tree line.

Description: I used black paper to paint this field full of sunflowers near a farm at sunset. There is a barn and windmill on the horizon. I have seen this type of field in Kansas.

Description: I painted this landscape with three crosses and a powerful sunset at Golgotha. Golgotha, was, according to the Gospels, a site immediately outside Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified. Matthew's and Mark's gospels translate the term to mean "place of [the] skull". About a stone's throw away from there is a vault wherein his body was laid, and rose again on the third day. He is Risen! Acts 4:33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all.

Description: This is my mixed media painting of the famous Easter Island statues called Moai. I used salt and isopropyl alcohol for the special effects of the watercolor on the statues and sunset. A series of stylized Moai statues sit against a vivid orange and yellow sky, capturing a sense of ancient mystery. The statues are set in a grassy, earth-toned landscape, adding depth to the scene.