Dawn of Consciousness - Energy Art by Matthew Smith - Framed Paper Print

This art piece depicts Buddha and nature. The basic premise is God is everywhere. The artwork was inspired by the colors of the Southwest and Sedona. Oftentimes, I see faces in the mountains and that was a guiding theme in this work.

Original in acrylic paint on canvas.

About the Print

Make a statement in any room with this framed print on thick matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia

How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.

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About Artist Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith is one of those emerging artists who leads the viewer through various passages of a physical, spiritual and sometimes surreal nature. His understanding of these passages was inspired by the island home of Maui where Matthew grew up. His respect for nature, the sea, the mountains, and the power and color of nature at its finest all inspire Matthew Smith in his creative journey through life.

The concept of “passage” fits Matthew’s work perfectly. The viewer tends to feel involved with some kind of physical passage or process via the architectural references that are found in this unique art. It’s almost like going through tunnels of rich color on a journey of new dimensions.

Matthew could best be described as a colorist. He applies vivid hues to his canvas to share with the viewer the full depth of his passion. This depth is physical as well as emotional. Smith will paint and glaze more than 40 layers of paint onto the canvas, creating a beautiful face with rich colors in oil, then working meticulously with gold leaf and acrylic paints, creating a rich background for the masterpiece. He will often etch through the layers of paint down to the pulp of the paper, achieving a sculpted look as well as multidimensional depth to the finished work of art.

“The colors I choose to use in my work are those I see in my everyday surroundings,” says Smith. “I love the blues of the ocean and sky, the greens of the leaves and the mountains, the reds, pinks, yellows, purples, and oranges of the flowers around me. Colors that look antiqued, ancient earth tones and rusty colors interest me.”

A Matthew Smith painting is one of those special treasures that captivates the viewer for a lifetime. One collector of Matthew’s work described it this way: “His paintings mesmerize the viewer. When you look into the eyes of his goddess, you receive an instant feeling of compassion and understanding from the painting. It is almost as if it comes to life and retains a life of its own.” It is like a friend, a companion that you can sit in front of, just gaze at and feel relief in your soul.

Collectors who have been drawn to Matthew’s work range from NBA basketball coach Don Nelson to founder of the Center for Attitudinal Healing Dr. Gerald Jampolsky to Tao Master Ilchi Lee and construction foreman Rex Christianson.

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