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Matthew donates to the HRC Silent Auction

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:06:56 +0000

Matthew has donated a print of his diptych “Tickling the Tummy” to the HRC National Dinner and Silent Auction.
The Human Rights Campaign is the leading national advocacy organization working for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans through education, research and political activities. The HRC National Dinner brings together more than 3,000 HRC members, friends, family and allies for an evening of celebration and inspiration. Featuring a cocktail reception, an extensive silent auction, an elegant dinner, live entertainment and thought- provoking speakers and guests, the HRC National Dinner attracts the nation’s top figures in entertainment and politics.

To get more information about the event, visit the HRC National Dinner homepage.

Belnavis Art Gallery Open in Springfield, VA

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:02:27 +0000

Belnavis Art Gallery’s main goals are to showcase and promote the diversity of the local area art scene, introduce International and National artists to the area, and provide the best in art related services. The Gallery features a wide selection of artwork in a variety of mediums: Paintings (Oils, Acrylic, Chinese water color, etc.), sculptures and ceramics.
The first Friday of every month, the gallery will host an exhibition featuring one of our selected local talents. We will open to the W. Springfield and surrounding communities to enjoy music, poetry and many different art forms.

6208 Rolling Rd.
Springfield, VA 22152
703.866.0040

New prints and commissions from Matthew Johnston!

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:33:52 +0000

Matt has introduced a few new prints that are available for purchase on the Print Gallery page. In addition, he’s added a new commission set of Hydrangeas for Michelle Reccek (Corinth, TX). Feel free to take a look around!

Recap on the DC Metropolitan Art Expo

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:03:56 +0000

I wanted to post a thank you to everyone who came out to say Hi and …to buy to the National Harbor Art Expo Show. It was a lot of moving and packing but my brother John and I managed to get the booth up and running by 3pm on Friday.
The booth looked great this year with the new display panels and lights. I’ve enclosed a photo of the booth…with a broad range of the available paintings and prints.
Saturday was the first day open to the public and things started to POP. My first sales were to three 5 year olds. See I get the art collectors started early…. there is no better feeling than to have kids appreciate my art. They are some of the best artists out there!
My booth was right across from the beer tasting stand…so if things started to go badly there would always be a place to hang out! But it was fun…and when I wasn’t chatting it up with my clients, I was over in Dave Cochran, Greg Knott or Dave Schmidt’s booth checking how the show was treating them. The show closed at 5pm and I strolled through the Atrium and Hotel…a first for me! The whole design was great …like a small town under glass! Great restaurants …and atmosphere …I’ll have to take the water taxi (Charlotte…it’s her business.. would love that) over next time and spend the night.
Sunday was the busiest day…non stop chatter and sales all day. Maureen and Jerry Norris came by and purchased several works which I later delivered to their home. Maureen and I had a great time hanging those pictures…”just right” while we sipped on a very nice wine. But she would not let me sip until we were half way through the job. Good idea Maureen! They were really fun and this is one of the perks of doing a show like this. Meeting great peeps who really love your work! Pedro and John helped with the take down and boy was that a madhouse…us and all those exhibitors rushing to the loading docks! But with a lot of serpentine dollies we got it done!
So, Sunday the show was over and I’m now back to the Torpedo Factory all unpacked and ready for another week end! Thanks again John, Pedro and all who showed up and helped make the show a fun event!

Matthew Johnston’s Paintings at the Gaylord National Hotel

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:12:39 +0000

Show dates: March 27 – 28, 2010

Booth #: 500 & 502

Event Link: DC Metropolitan Art Expo

Located in a premier destination, the DC Metropolitan Art Expo takes place simultaneously alongside the DC Metropolitan Food, Libations & Luxury Home Show at the Gaylord National Hotel at National Harbor. Matthew will be showcasing his art at Booths 500 & 502.

Stop by Studio #310 at the Torpedo Factory or send an email to info@talltulips.net with your address for a free VIP pass to the event!

More photos from Vera Wang Bridal

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:33:58 +0000

More photos from the bridal gallery!

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Vera Wang Bridal Salon at Saks Jandel

5510 Wisconsin Ave

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Matt’s artwork on display at Georgetown’s Lombardi Center

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:25:52 +0000

Show Dates: December 1st – December 31st

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Matthew’s art can “move an entire room and people can carry that mood wherever they go”… “I cannot imagine coming home from a rough day at work and feeling ill from looking up at one of his pictures”. It would have to be a day of complete annihilating wretchedness not to be able to rebound from the energy within them…..we have a ton of other gorgeous paintings by painters whose Monet like drawings couldn’t hold a candle to the spirit of Matthew Johnstons’ contemporary work. I hope that the people who really appreciate art have the opportunity to see his work before buying other pictures….”I love contemporary art…It is my hope that he makes it to the very top of the art world someday sooner better than later. Thanks for helping to illumiate part of that pathway”.

Robert Mathews

Gallery Consultant

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admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:42:17 +0000

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admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:16:38 +0000

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Ridgewells Caters has commissioned Matt to paint their…elephant???

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:31:06 +0000

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has made 100 elephants and 100 donkeys available for local artists to paint and display throughout the city. The elephant will stand at Metro Center in Washington DC.
The big guy is made out of resin compound and measures 5′ x 4.5′ weighing in at 150 lbs. The work is being painted at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria VA, and the 700lb base will be completed at the installation site.
After their stay in the city, the 200 animals will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.