I had the privilege of having amazing teachers in my life, the best of whom was my dad, who took me out landscape painting and drawing on the coast of New England when I was a kid. I graduated from Maine College of Art and Design, Portland ME. Teaching is such an incredible opportunity to share moments of discovery with one another. As we develop our ability to create, we see the world in our own unique way; that is why I love to teach.
“As we develop our ability to create, we see the world in our own unique way; that is why I love to teach".
What students say about Mr. Matt's class
Art Academy SW has been a fantastic experience for our daughter. Her skills and confidence have increased especially in regards to shading, dimension, use of color and different media. Class sizes are small allowing for kids to remain focused and have some individual direction while working on projects. Mr. Matt is an outstanding and engaging instructor!
My daughter attended Mr. Matt’s digital art camp. She had a wonderful experience and learned how to use her iPad in a new creative way. I appreciate the novel form of art this studio is offering young artists! Thank you Mr. Matt!
My son has been attending SW Art+ Academy for a couple years now. I have really appreciated the smaller classes so that teachers can provide more personalized attention to the kids. Monica is reasonable & responsive to the various requests I have made, too, which I have appreciated. My son recently finished the Watercolor Art Camp, and really enjoyed his time with Mr. Matt! He had many nice items of artwork to proudly show off at his Art Gallery today.

