Fine Artist
Artist Statement
Painting to me is a passion for life. It is deep rooted within my soul and it has been there since childhood. I love bringing a painting to life with a world full of touch, taste, smell, sight, sound and emotion by simply applying the brush to the canvas. A city skyline to me is full of all of these things. When I paint one I listen for its heartbeat and with that rhythm begin to create something magical. I love to paint outside of the lines. This freedom of expression has allowed me to paint full time for the past 12 years. I feel very blessed and fortunate and hope to continue on this journey for the rest of my life. With that being said, I hope the viewer of my works can step inside the paintings and see the sights, feel the changing of the sky, hear the sounds, taste the tastes, and simply smile with happiness.
Biography
For Tracee Gentry Matthews painting has always been a way of life. She has been creating art since childhood. After the birth of her daughter in the year 2000 and a Bachelor of Science degree, she became a full time artist. Tracee is very passionate about her work.
Tracee’s paintings are energized-even pulsating. Her paintings of city skylines and still-lifes have rapidly captured the favor of discriminating collectors across the United States.
Whether it be a small painting, a large canvas or mural, you will find Tracee’s work perfectly complimenting the homes, offices and commercial buildings they are increasingly found in, whatever the setting , style or period.
Tracee is able to capture the beauty of life in all of her works. Her style is unique and seems to captivate the viewer with all of the senses.
“Heavily textured canvas’ with rich, vibrant colors, and so much passion that one can feel the Painting move their soul only says” - Tracee Gentry Matthews
Gallery Representation
Waxlander Gallery in Santa Fe, NM
Gallery Central in Hot Springs, AR
Local Colour Gallery in LR, AR
Cheers in the heights LR, AR
R e s u m e
Gallery Representation
2008-2015 LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY, Little Rock, Arkansas
2008-present GALLERY CENTRAL, Hot Springs, Arkansas
2009-2013 ALEXANDRA STEVENS FINE ART, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Beaver Creek, Colorado
2013-2018 WAXLANDER GALLERY, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2015-present MATTHEWS FINE ART GALLERY, Little Rock, Arkansas
Restaurant Representation
2001-present Cheers “in the heights” Little Rock, Arkansas
2003-1006 Le Chardonnay, Memphis, Tennessee
2003-2008 McEwens, Memphis, Tennessee
Publications
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee
Kark Channel 4, Little Rock, Arkansas
Katv Channel 7 Day Break, Little Rock, Arkansas
Kthv Channel 11, Little Rock, Arkansas
AY Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas
Inviting Arkansas Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas
SRVS Magazine, Memphis, Tennessee
Southwest Art Magazine, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Honors and Achievements
Arkansas Collation for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Guest Guide, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas
Art to Remember Event by Alzheimer’s Arkansas Association
AY Magazine, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas
Cystic Fibrosis Honoree, Little Rock, Arkansas
Featured Artist at the Festival of Wines, to benefit the American Heart Association. Little Rock, Arkansas. Painted Live
Featured Artist for “ Southern Breeze” Wine and Culinary Festival, Port St. Joe, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Painted Live
Featured Artist at SRVS, Memphis Tennessee. Painted Live
Featured Artist for Riverfest, Little Rock, Arkansas
Humane Society. Little Rock, Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Special Olympics, Little Rock, Arkansas
EDUCATION
1997 Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, University of Central Arkansas,
Conway, Arkansas
Painting Excursions
Within United States
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Louisiana
New Mexico
Tennessee
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Coalition for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas
Double Tree Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas
Double Tree Hotel, Bentonville, Arkansas
CARTI, Little Rock, Arkansas
Cheers in the Heights Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas
Clinton Courthouse, Clinton, Arkansas
Clinton Library, Little Rock, Arkansas
Coldwell Bankers Group, Little Rock, Arkansas
Gary Houston Electric, Little Rock, Arkansas
GeoSouthern Energy Corporation, Houston, Texas
Hope Chamber of Commerce, Hope, Arkansas
Legacy Capital Group, Little Rock, Arkansas
Lulav Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas
Salute Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas
Pulaski County Title Company, Little Rock, Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Riverfest Office, Little Rock, Arkansas
UAMS Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas
The Lucky Residences, Madison, Wisconsin
Horseshoe Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
