Work in Progress…

Original Cut Paper Art 48 x 21″ I’m experimenting with oil pencils on the black tea-stained walnut backboard. Hope you enjoy.

OnCreativity.Episode 4: The Power of Language Join me as I sit down for a conversation with published poet and colleague, Ron Egatz. Check out his website at Egatz.com, Camber Press and his new book Beneath Stars Long Extict Comments welcome! You can listen to it below, or download it. You can also subscribe to the [...]

Exhibition @ Berkeley Gallery Preview Timelapse – Matt Hill Art from Matt Hill on Vimeo. See it on YouTube. Last Saturday, my good friends Brian and Christian, otherwise known as Attack and Release came over and made music while I was cutting some of the new pieces for the June Exhibition at Berkeley Gallery. I [...]

I am excited to announce that I will be exhibiting at the Berkeley Gallery from June 1 – 30, 2010. There will be a public opening on June 9 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm – all are welcome. RSVP is reccomended, but not required. Either email matt [at] matthillart.com or use Facebook. Location: Berkeley Gallery: 3 [...]

It’s hard to describe all the warm, fuzzy feelings I have the day after my opening. But, I’m going to give it a shot, as there are a lot of people who deserve a shout-out. First off, huge thanks to my family for coming out early to have a lazy dinner at Klimat. You are [...]

Original Cut Paper Art 20 x 16″

Original Cut Paper Art 16 x 20″

Original Cut Paper Art 20 x 16″

Original Cut Paper Art 20 x 16″

Original Cut Paper Art 16 x 20″

Original Cut Paper Art 16 x 20″ SOLD

Original Cut Paper Art 16 x 20″

Original Cut Paper Art 16 x 20″

Original Cut Paper Art 14 x 11″

Original Cut Paper Art 14 x 11″

Original Cut Paper Art 14 x 11″

Original Cut Paper Art 11 x 14″

Original Cut Paper Art 11 x 14″

Here’s a stop-motion I made today while making a piece for the show at Klimat in NYC. RSVP on Facebook or just show up :) Cut Paper Art Stop Motion from Matt Hill on Vimeo. You get a sneak-peek at one of the new pieces – even mounting on the new Plywerk panels.

Back in August I went out with my night photo buddies from the newly-coined group “Reciprocity Failures” and decided to mix it up a little. I cut a simple paper mask and asked passersby on NYC’s High Line Park to done the mask and pose for portraits. I love the results and have big plans [...]

Just received final info from the wonderful people down at Klimat. My show will open on Oct 16 and run through December 4, 2009. I’ll be having an artist’s reception on Friday October 16 from 7pm – 9pm (and beyond!) in tasting lounge downstairs at Klimat. 77 E. 7th St (between 1st Ave & 2nd [...]

I’m pleased to announce an upcoming show at Klimat in the East Village in NYC 77 E. 7th St (between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10003 (917) 214-0589 The show will run the month of October and will feature all new work. In addition, I’ve teamed up with Portland-based Plywerk to hang [...]

Original Cut Paper 11 x 14″ [SOLD]

Original Cut Paper 11 x 14″

Original Cut Paper 14 x 11″

Original Cut Paper 14 x 11″ [SOLD]

Original Cut Paper 11 x 14″

Independence Day from Matt Hill on Vimeo.

  Original Cut Paper 32 x 21″ Background – mixed media charcoal and matte black spraypaint Some people deal with conflict differently than others. Neither is right, but it happens nonetheless.

A curious mix of technology, art, creativity (well, I am a bit rusty), and thought… that’s what I think. I just purchased a new piece of tech called the LiveScribe Pulse, which can do tons of stuff. Here’s what the manufacturer is calling a “pencast,” but probably not in the sense they originally intended. ;) [...]

And big thanks go out to Mike and Alicia from Coffee Labs Roasters – you are awesome people.  Here are a few shots from last night’s opening, which was truly wonderful: I was busy being happy and enjoying all of my friends that came out to support the show. So, unfortunately, I didn’t get [...]

I just got back from hanging my show at Coffee Labs Roasters in Tarrytown, NY. First off, the staff there is awesome, and that’s one of the reasons I have been getting my coffee there since I moved to Dobbs Ferry. Secondly, the coffee is just plain outstanding. You wouldn’t understand until you’ve had it. [...]

I am having a modest exhibition in Tarrytown, NY at Coffee Labs Roasters the month of February. Feb 1 (after 6pm) to Feb 28, 2009 7 Main St, Tarrytown, NY MAP I just dreamed up a reallllly cool idea for hanging – more tomorrow night if I pull it off ;)  Opening: 2/20/09 5:30pm – 7:30pm 

  My work has been selected for a unique, juried exhibition online at the surrealist art gallery House of Scratch. If you dig my work, please show your support by stopping by to vote – it only takes a moment. Thanks! Matt  EDIT: Congratulations go to Jason Spencer, who won the competition.

Original Cut Paper 17×14″ We all have the tools with which to defeat the agonies in which we place ourselves. Sometimes they get misplaced. Sometimes we forget we are standing there, slack-jawed, with the tools in hand staring down turbulent maelstroms as you approach…

Original Cut Paper 14×17″ Sometimes… sometimes… people just couldn’t be more different.

Original Cut Paper 14×17″ Serenity sometimes comes wearing strange disguises.

OnCreativity.Episode 3: Process and Synthesis I’m back! This time it’s about synthesizing pursuits in life into creative pursuits, an update on the stop-motion film project and some more music. Comments welcome! You can listen to it below, or download it. You can also subscribe to the podcast series and download it via iTunes! Download 

  Original Cut Paper 17×14″ Fishing for ideas?

Original Cut Paper 14×17″ A whisper, followed by a sigh… a secret is born.

Original Cut Paper 4×4″ (not for sale) Sometimes you just gotta think good for good to be.  I’m sure this should become a series (grin).

Original Cut Paper 17 x 14″ Sometimes I think so hard my brain fills up with eggs full of ideas… swimming around, thinking, gestating.

  Original Cut Paper – 17 x 14″ Felicity S: (n) felicity, felicitousness (pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)) S: (n) happiness, felicity (state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy) Contentment is often a happy feeling, but bears a double-edge. Felicity sounds wonderful, but “appropriate” has a dangerous ring to me… [...]

Original Cut Paper (not for sale) This was part of a magical day of growth, full of happy thoughts, music, art and enlightenment… and freedom from former beliefs.

Digital vector of sketch, colorized. 

.Not my normal gig, and my RL sketch hand needs some tender lovin’… but this is a scene from Alberta St in Portland, OR. Quiet morning. Yummy coffee settling in, squatting on the curb, sketching.  

Well, I’m back to sketching for a bit while the movie coalesces. I’m happy to report that the flick is moving into the final stages of pre-production (finally!). Technical details conquered. Story arc is snapping into place firmly, and the characters are starting to reveal their intricacies, like new friends – welcome and full of potential.Please enjoy [...]

My good friend and fellow artist James Bielenberg has opened on online gallery featuring, among many talented artists, my cut paper artwork! Website: JBZgallery.comJim makes gorgeous artisan glass jewelry. His flamework is simply outstanding. You can see more of it at http://jamesbielenbergdesign.com, and his own work is for sale at JBZgallery.com and the occasional show, such at the [...]

Original Cut Paper 30×24″ (not for sale)Birthday gift, content and color by request. =) 

Shhhhhhh… Stop Motion Test #2 – Cut Paper – MattHillArt.com from Matt Hill on Vimeo.

  Original Cut Paper – 40 x 28″ Plagued by color, stifled by shape, Talon sweeps through the atmosphere. To hue, or not to? Details:

Yeah, I know I’ve been taking a break :) It’s all OK, friends. Photography, writing, moviemaking. Not much time for Cut Paper Art. Perhaps I’ll adjust the site to accommodate all my other pursuits. Perhaps not. I like that this site is focused and pure. Would you like to see my other stuff? Leave a comment and [...]

I am humbled and excited! Today, I am featured at artistaday.com Here is what they do: Artistaday.com’s goal is simple. We feel artists are under-valued, under-exposed, and generally under-appreciated. We want to bring attention to artists that otherwise don’t get the attention they deserve. If we can bring their art to one person that would [...]

Original Cut Paper 25.5 x 20″ Rita: What’s wrong with you?Jack: Let me think about that. I’ll let you know next time I see you. The Darjeeling Limited by Wes Anderson Wes is a marvel. He is the master of the slo-mo dolly shot loaded with moments, looks and gravity. But he is also the [...]

Original Cut Paper 14 x 7.25 “ Prance, little dreams, prance.

Original Cut Paper 25 x 34″ Arms lay down, webs dispel.

Original Cut Paper 20 x 20.5″ (Celebration! 100th piece) Details: Deeply rooted, twisted and tangled by what he touches, the Baron is a safe harbor for dreams, receiving them in his city-mind.

Original Cut Paper 12 x 12″ (Not for Sale) When invited to dinner and it’s suggested to bring flowers, what would you do?

Big thanks go out to Patrick Gannon, who is keeping alive an internet meme that has a good purpose. It’s called the “You Make My Day Award” and here are the rules: The recipients should write a post with links to 5 blogs that make them think warm fuzzy thoughts. Acknowledge in the post the [...]

Original Cut Paper 20 x 25.5″ {This one was too big for the scanner – so the image quality may not be optimal. Disclaimers aside, second piece on black paper.} We all know the drill. Grow. Grow harder. Grow up. Rest up for a bit. Grow some more. Somewhere along the line the concept of [...]

Today marks the one-year anniversary of my first cut paper. Hard to believe that all of this happened in one short year. Deep thanks to all of you for your support, encouragement, appreciation, critiques, and for continuing to visit my little online home for cut paper art. From tattoo designs to paper masks, the as-yet [...]

Original Cut Paper 13.5 x 7.5″ On one side, the past. On the other, the future. In between lies the parting.

Episode 2 – André Costantini Photographer, Musician, Video Artist, Writer, and creator extraordinaré. Website: SillyDancing.com YouTube Videos You can listen to it below, or download it. You can also subscribe to the podcast series and download it via iTunes!

Original Cut Paper 13.5 x 7.5″ I usually dislike Dickens, but this seems to work perfectly: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the [...]

Original Cut Paper 9x 12″ Birthday gift for my dear friend Karma. Shhh – it’s a secret. This is my first piece done on black paper, with some awesome backing paper I found while paper shopping at Pearl in NYC.

Original Cut Paper 14 x 17″  Lotus linger, delicate singer – the dreams that lie beneath the scene. 

Original Cut Paper 16 x 36″ Framed There is a power to Japanese Kanji characters that is quite bold, yet sublime. Freedom is much the same.

Original Cut Paper 14 x 17″ This one was named live during the first recording my my new podcast, OnCreativity. Check it out for a peek into my creative process.

Folks, this has been a dream of mine for a while, and now I am making it happen. I’ve always wanted to explore, in a way that could be shared, the process of creativity from the artist’s point of view – up close and personal, as they say. I present to you: OnCreativity. Episode 1: [...]

Original Cut Paper 8 x 8″ One in the oven, just full of potential for good things in the future. Hehe, not me! Good friends of mine are expecting any day now… Got my fingers crossed for you guys! Love, life and joy.

Original Cut Paper 17 x 14″ Winter in my new home has been more mild than I expected. But those winds are blowing now… cold is coming in.

Original Cut Paper 14 x 17″ Winks and blinks and curvy paths for dreams to follow.

Original Cut Paper 14 x 17″ Somehow the closer you get, the magnitude of “small things” grows disproportionately large.

Original Cut Paper 14×17″ To prevail in the face of adversity is joy.

Original Cut Paper 14×17″ Ephemeral. Fleeting. Light is intangible… but it can be held.

Original Cut Paper Mask “Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase that means ‘repairing the world’ or ‘perfecting the world.’ ” [link] plus is a belief held by one of my very best friends. This mask is a gift for his birthday, and a big thank-you for being a genuine, helpful person making a difference.

Ladies and gentlemen… my designs are now appearing on fabrics. And you can wear those fabrics! Some people call it clothing, some fashion, and others things like “tøj”. www.cafepress.com/matthillart Shirts, hoodies and tanks for guys and gals! I started with three of my designs in 12 total styles -Debonair, Gail Wynand and Freedom: Support the [...]

Original Cut Paper + Photoshop addition of background color Dress your holiday with love and peace.

Original Cut Paper Mask