Description: With acrylics, I painted this cable-stayed bridge during a plein air, quick paint competition during a Kansas City Parks Walktober Event. In the foreground is a cairn, a man-made pile of rocks that I found on the bank near the bridge. The contest was held at the Riverfront Heritage Trail within the Berkley Riverfront Park on the banks of the Missouri River. I painted this in the allotted time of two and a half hours. This cable stayed steel girder bridge was built in 2010 for I-29/I-35US 71 Highways that cross the Missouri River near downtown Kansas City. The bridge is named after Christopher Samuel “Kit” Bond who is a former senator from Missouri. Stacked stones in the foreground add an element of human touch to the natural setting.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a bighorn sheep ram on toned tan paper. The bighorn sheep are found in the Rocky Mountains region. A majestic ram with large, curved horns is depicted against a textured background. The detailed rendering highlights the animal's fur and piercing gaze.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a cardinal at the pump in the middle of winter. A heavy blanket of snow has fallen at the farm with the barn in the distance. A bright red cardinal perches on an old water pump amidst a snowy landscape dotted with red berries. In the background, a rustic barn sits quietly, surrounded by a fence and bare, snow-covered trees.
Description: This is my acrylic painting with a variety of colorful butterflies from around the world. They are flying in a color wheel pattern that includes a Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, Red Butterfly, Bamboo Page, Monarch and Purple Emperor and more. This is a series of four paintings with a growing number of butterflies in the cluster for each. A collection of vibrant butterflies in various colors and sizes creates a dynamic swirl against a blue background. The butterflies range from green and blue to orange and red, showcasing intricate patterns on their wings. The composition highlights the beauty and diversity of the butterflies in a serene setting.
Description: This is my acrylic painting with a variety of colorful butterflies from around the world. They are flying in a color wheel pattern that includes a Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, Red Butterfly, Bamboo Page, Monarch and Purple Emperor and more. This is a series of four paintings with a growing number of butterflies in the cluster for each. A collection of vibrant butterflies in various colors and sizes creates a dynamic swirl against a blue background. The butterflies range from green and blue to orange and red, showcasing intricate patterns on their wings. The composition highlights the beauty and diversity of the butterflies in a serene setting.
Description: This is my acrylic painting with a variety of colorful butterflies from around the world. They are flying in a color wheel pattern that includes a Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, Red Butterfly, Bamboo Page, Monarch and Purple Emperor and more. This is a series of four paintings with a growing number of butterflies in the cluster for each. A collection of vibrant butterflies in various colors and sizes creates a dynamic swirl against a blue background. The butterflies range from green and blue to orange and red, showcasing intricate patterns on their wings. The composition highlights the beauty and diversity of the butterflies in a serene setting.
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 acrylic painting of a tiger, looking at you face to face. A striking depiction of a tiger captures its intense gaze and intricate stripes, accented by hues of black and orange. The animal's fur detail is highlighted against a dark background, giving it a majestic and formidable presence.
Description: This is my drawing study of some loon birds on a lake. The common loon is the state bird of Minnesota. Loons with striking black and white plumage float serenely on a calm body of water, surrounded by hints of pine trees and rocky outcrops in the background. Their vivid red eyes and distinctive markings add a touch of contrast to the tranquil scene.
Description: This is my drawing of an Anhinga water bird, sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter or water turkey. An anhinga water bird with an elongated neck is depicted standing in shallow water against a textured blue and green background. Its intricate feather details and poised stance create a striking contrast with the abstract surroundings.
Description: This is my mixed media abstract painting of hearts of different sizes and colors working together to form a larger heart to love all. It is painted with watercolor and acrylic. A vibrant composition features a large heart surrounded by smaller red and white hearts against a purple background. The hearts create a sense of depth and movement through their varied sizes and hues.
Description: I love painting the striking rich colors of orange laced with black and bordered with white dots on a Monarch butterfly. I used a pearlescent acrylic paint to give the butterfly color some shine! The shiny effects of the pearlescent paint can only be seen on the original painting.
Description: This is my watercolor with ink painting of a sailfish. I was inspired to paint this fish from my many trips to Florida. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. A detailed drawing depicts a sailfish with an elongated body and a prominent dorsal fin, characterized by fine lines and subtle shading. The simple background highlights the intricate features of the fish.
Description: I created this peace sign with flowers inked on a watercolor painting with added special effects from salt. A peace symbol is creatively formed by intricate floral designs set against a colorful watercolor background. Delicate flowers and leaves intertwine to create a harmonious and artistic representation.
Description: I created this peace sign with flowers inked on a watercolor painting with added special effects from salt. A peace symbol is creatively formed by intricate floral designs set against a colorful watercolor background. Delicate flowers and leaves intertwine to create a harmonious and artistic representation.
Description: I created this peace sign with flowers inked on a watercolor painting with added special effects from salt. A peace symbol is creatively formed by intricate floral designs set against a colorful watercolor background. Delicate flowers and leaves intertwine to create a harmonious and artistic representation.
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.
About Matt Starr Fine Art
