Description: This is my acrylic painting for the phrase Life’s a Beach! I loved painting this beach seascape. A serene beach scene features a wooden boardwalk leading through sand dunes with tall grasses, towards the vibrant blue ocean. Fluffy white clouds dot the sky, adding to the tranquil coastal atmosphere.
Description: This is my drawing of some asteroids falling to earth and impacting this tyrannosaurus rex, dinosaurs and all other life. A T-rex dinosaur with sharp teeth stands against a dramatic landscape featuring red skies and erupting volcanoes. The scene has an almost prehistoric feel, with the dinosaur appearing lifelike and powerful.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of some petunia flowers for a flower child. Bright pink petunia flowers dominate the background, with the words "Flower Child" boldly overlaid in black, stylized text. The vivid floral design contrasts with the dark backdrop, creating a vibrant, eye-catching effect.
Description: This is my drawing of a Luna moth. It has a striking green color and long tails. These large moths have discal eyespots on their wings. The round eyespots (fool would be predators) are composed of concentric circles like the rings of Saturn. These moths symbolize change, transformation, the divine feminine, spiritual enlightenment and connection with nature.
Description: This is my acrylic painting with the view of standing on the beach underneath the Holden Beach pier, at Holden Beach, North Carolina. A wooden pier stretches out into the turquoise sea, creating a symmetrical pattern with its beams and reflections. Gentle waves lap against the support beams, enhancing the sense of tranquility.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a “Crackadon.” Here is my story about the creation of this painting. One night, my seven-year-old grandson was being told by his parents you’ve got to get to bed so you can get up early, at the “Crack of Dawn” to go fishing with Grandpa (me). Later he asked them what was a “crackadon”? So this is my painting of my representation of the answer to his question, a Crackadon is a rare dinosaur, yawning at the Crack of Dawn. Later, we had a great time fishing together! Now the “Crackadon” fun family story is one we can pass along. The crackadon dinosaur with an exaggerated derrière stands in a volcanic landscape, its head tilted upwards as if roaring. The sun sets dramatically behind jagged mountains with vi
Description: I love tacos so I had to paint this acrylic painting of a prehistoric Tacosaurus adventure. A whimsical creature combines the features of a dinosaur and a taco, with vibrant toppings like lettuce and tomatoes along its back in the shell. The background features a warm, earthy tone that enhances the playful nature of the subject. The word "Tacosaurus" appears boldly across the middle.
Description: I love tacos and I love cats so with acrylics, I had to paint this “tacocat” and spelled backwards, it is “tacocat.” A cat humorously dressed as a taco lies on a brown surface. The feline is encased in a taco shell, complete with toppings like lettuce and cheese scattered around. The text emphasizes the palindrome "TACOCAT," highlighting the fun wordplay.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor painting of an egret in a swamp of cypress trees, moss and weeds after traveling through and visiting in the state of Florida. A serene scene showcases a white egret standing in a swampy area surrounded by tall cypress trees. The word "Florida" is prominently featured above the landscape. An egret stands gracefully in a serene, green swamp surrounded by tall trees. The tranquil setting features lily pads floating on the water's surface, creating a peaceful ambiance.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor painting of some cypress trees in the swamp after traveling and staying in the state of Mississippi. Rising from the dark, murky waters, the cypress tree is a stately symbol of the swamp. Tall cypress trees with bare trunks stand in a wetland area, their reflections mirrored in the still water below. Lush greenery forms a backdrop, suggesting a serene swamp environment.
Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting on paper of a fierce shark in the ocean waters. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. A shark swims gracefully through a serene, blue-green watercolor sea. The simple, black ink lines capture the shark's form with smooth precision.
Description: This is my watercolor and ink painting of some lizards in a yin yang symbol. The yin yang concept is of opposite but interconnected forces. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. Two lizards are intertwined in a yin-yang pattern, each contrasting in color: one is light and the other dark. The circular composition emphasizes balance and harmony between the creatures.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor and ink painting on paper after seeing some manatees on a trip to Florida. The manatee mom is protecting the baby calf. They swim slowly in the water with their paddle-like tails. Centuries ago, manatees were mistaken for mermaids. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and affection.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor painting of some pelicans resting on some piers after seeing such scenes in the southern states over the years. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. Three pelicans are perched on weathered wooden posts against a backdrop of warm, earthy tones. The scene captures a serene sunset, highlighting the birds' distinctive plumage.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor and ink painting on paper of a palm tree grove with a beautiful sky after seeing scenes like this in coastal states. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. A row of palm trees stands against a vibrant watercolor background, blending shades of blue and pink. The silhouettes create a striking contrast with the sky, evoking a serene tropical scene.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor painting of an egret in a swamp full of cypress trees, moss and weeds after seeing such scenes in the southern states over the years. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. An egret stands gracefully in a serene, green swamp surrounded by tall trees. The tranquil setting features lily pads floating on the water's surface, creating a peaceful ambiance.
Description: I was inspired to do this watercolor painting of some cypress trees in the swamp after seeing so many in my travels in the southern states. Rising from the dark, murky waters, the cypress tree is a stately symbol of the swamp. I love the winding root system of these trees. This painting is part of my Florida watercolor collection. Tall cypress trees with bare trunks stand in a wetland area, their reflections mirrored in the still water below. Lush greenery forms a backdrop, suggesting a serene swamp environment.
Description: This is my painting of the Colorado state bird and flower, the lark bunting and Rocky Mountain columbine. This flower features two-tone flowers with star-like, creamy white petals and violet-blue sepals and spurs. Bushy yellow stamens add a third color. Colorado was admitted to the union on August 1, 1876 as the 38th state. This painting is in my state birds and flowers collection.
About Matt Starr Fine Art
