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Studio
Studio
Hey, I'm Matt.
This is the creative heart of Matt In The Hat Creations — a place for drawing, painting, photography, experiments, strange ideas, and whatever else I find myself making.
Some of what you'll find here is finished. Some of it is still being figured out. That's part of the process.
Think of this page like stepping into my studio — explore the finished pieces, peek at the studies behind them, or follow an idea as it grows into something bigger.
Explore the Studio
Use the sections below to jump around, or just wander and see what catches your eye.
And the Studio is only part of the story. Around the rest of the site you can step into the Workshop to see how things are made, watch the process through Reels, follow the Mobile Art Studio and its adventures, or explore the other projects and corners of Matt In The Hat Creations.
There's no right way through. Pick a door and see where it takes you.
Table of
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In the realm of art, a study is a preliminary drawing, sketch, or painting that serves as a foundation for a completed work. Sometimes in the form of gestural lines eve, to convey the form in simple ways. These studies are crucial for artists to practice and refine their skills while exploring the intricacies of their subjects. By examining elements such as light, color, form, perspective, and composition, artists can better prepare for the challenges of creating their final pieces.
Join me as I dive into daily figure drawing sessions, Inspired by and following the incredible talented artist Ro, also known as @TheFigureModel. I'll be highlighting specific areas, and focusing on emphasizing key details that bring the drawings to life. Let's celebrate the beauty of art and enhance our skills one reel at a time!
Here are our finished drawings, meticulously crafted to reflect our artistic journey. Each piece tells a story, inviting you to discover the passion and effort that went into its creation.
Explore a diverse collection of my acrylic paintings on canvas where each piece tells a unique story. I use a mix of hand-made canvases and professionally sourced ones to create a diverse collection. Typically, each painting takes a month to complete, allowing me to pour my passion into every stroke."
Explore our "Snapshot" category, where you’ll find exquisite charming 3" x 4" artworks designed on quality watercolor paper with stunning alcohol markers. These small yet impactful pieces are perfect for brightening up your desk, office, or bookshelf, showcasing your unique style. Each artwork is crafted with precision and care, ensuring that even the smallest details captivate the eye. Each with a goal to bring a burst of creativity and charm, to elevate your surroundings. Transform your space with these eye-catching little creations!
Welcome to Snappy Sketches! Our goal is simple: to create a sketch in just 20 minutes each day. With a pen in hand and a timer ticking, we challenge ourselves to improve our speed and technique, learning to embrace every mistake as part of the artistic process. Join us and discover the joy of quick, expressive art!
Welcome to my photography journey! As a beginner photographer, excited to share my unique perspective of the world through my lens. Join me as I explore and capture moments that inspire me, one photograph a time. Thank you for being a part of this adventure!
The digital medium offers immense potential for creativity and expression. Here are some of my works created using Procreate, ArtRage, Sketchbook Pro, and Photoshop. I'm constantly experimenting and learning to enhance my skills in this exciting field. Join me on this journey as I explore and share my digital art creations!
In the realm of 3-dimensional art, the elements of art—form, line, color, texture, shape, space, and value—play a role in shaping the artist's vision. By skillfully combining these elements with the principles of art, creators can unravel the deeper meanings and intentions behind their pieces. This process leads to the formation of captivating 3-Dimensional structures that resonate with viewers. Ultimately, it transforms the perception of art into a more engaging and interactive experience.
The art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone, clay, wood or other materials. This section is a part of the 3 Dimensional forms, but more specifically about sculpting objects with detail. This is more refined work.
Linocut is a unique form of relief printing that employs linoleum as the medium, offering a modern twist to traditional woodcut techniques. One notable example is John Banting's work titled "Explosion," which showcases the expressive potential of this art form. Through the careful carving of linoleum, artists can create striking designs that bring to life with each print. This technique not only allows for vibrant colors but also delivers intricate details that make each piece truly special.
Pottery is one of the oldest and most widespread decorative arts, encompassing a variety of objects crafted from clay and hardened through heat. These creations often serve practical purposes, such as vessels for holding liquids or plates and bowls for serving food. With a rich history and cultural significance, pottery combines functionality with artistry, making it a cherished craft in societies. Explore the beauty and utility of pottery, where tradition meets innovation.
Crafting with your hands is a fulfilling activity that allows you to connect with your creative side. Whether you’re making jewelry, sewing, or building something with your hands, the process of creating something from scratch is incredibly rewarding. Discover new techniques and materials as you craft unique that you can cherish or share with others. Let your creativity flow and enjoy the magic of handmade!
Partnering with fellow artists opens the door to limitless creative possibilities. By merging our styles and techniques, we can create impactful works that resonate with viewers and convey important messages. Collaboration nurtures our artistic growth and builds lasting connections. Let’s come together to create something extraordinary!
Luna is one of my original characters. This section is dedicated to showcasing this character since there are plans to create a world with this character and further the expansion
Highlighted Expressions
Embrace the beauty of a torn page, where selected words come together to weave a narrative of emotion. By highlighting these key expressions, you engage your audience on a personal level, inviting them to explore their own and feelings. This artistic technique turns the ordinary into extraordinary, encouraging a deeper appreciation for written word.
Studies
In the realm of art, a study is a preliminary drawing, sketch, or painting that serves as a foundation for a completed work. Sometimes in the form of a gestural lines even, to convey the form in simple ways. These studies are crucial for artists to practice and refine their skills while exploring the intricacies of their subjects. By examining elements such as light, color, form, perspective, and composition, artists can better prepare for the challenges of creating their final pieces.
 Shadow Shapes |  Pelvic Bone Study |  Figure Study |
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 Outline |  Figure |  Black White and Blue II |
 Faces |  Figure |  Figure |
 Dia De Los Muertos |  Figure |  Figure |
 Face |  Shadows |  Shadows |
 Shadows |  Shadows |  Shadows |
 Minifig |  Shadows |  Figure |
 Outline |  Figure |  Form and Shadow |
 Figure |  Shadow Shapes |  Shading |
 Figure |  Face |  Skulls |
 Fairy |  Figure |  Figure |
 Outline |  Shadow Shapes |  Negative and Positive |
 Figure |  Muscle Anatomy |  Holly too |
 Skull Still Life W.I.P. |  Figure study #5 |  Fallen Friend Inked |
 Post-Apocalypse |  This Is Sparta W.I.P. |  self portrait take 2 |
 The Shadow |  Fierce Gaze |
Daily Figure Drawing (DFG)
Join me as I dive into daily figure drawing sessions, Inspired by and following the incredible talented artist Ro, also known as @TheFigureModel. I'll be highlighting specific areas, and focusing on emphasizing key details that bring the drawings to life. Let's celebrate the beauty of art and enhance our skills one reel at a time!
Explore our captivating timelapse drawings by clicking the button below to be taken to the reels page. Enjoy the artistry unfold in just a few moments!
 Cover |  Day 1 |  Day 2 |
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 Day 3 |  Day 4 |  Day 5 |
 Day 6 |  Day 7 |  Day 8 |
 Day 9 |  Day 10 |  Day 11 |
 Day 12 |  Day 13 |  Day 14 |
 Day 15 |  Day 16 |  Day 17 |
 Day 18 |  Day 19 |  Day 20 |
 Day 21 |  Day 22 |
Finished Works
Here you'll find a collection of my finished pieces — work that's made it through the sketches, experiments, mistakes, and everything in between.
 Hmmm |  Surreal Lary |  Larry |
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 Looking In (framed) |  B 4 my hand |  Ode to Dali |
 The cavern |  3 Around a T.V. |  Girl with glasses |
 Box and Cup I |  drapery study II |  Smoke |
 Box and Cup II |  Slawa Reference |  Bone Anatomy |
 Female Figure 1 |  The Smirk |  Still Life I |
 Just Beyond The Trees |  Self Portrait 6 |  Strangers |
 Self Portrait |  Man In Red |  Self Portrait |
 All Hallows Eve |  Triad |  Tongue and Teeth |
 The Guardian |  What Went Wrong |  Still Life II |
 Dark Ages |  Warrior |  Mermaid |
 X |  1/7/25 |
Paintings
Explore a diverse collection of my acrylic paintings on canvas where each piece tells a unique story. I use a mix of hand-made canvases and professionally sourced ones to create a diverse collection. Typically, each painting takes a month to complete.
 That Diner on 5th street |  Reaching Out |  News Today I |
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 News Today II |  For What |  In the Midts of Darkness |
 JTM Turner color changeInstruction was to take an old masters work and try to replicate it using a grid technique along changing the color and only using Analogous color scheme. |  IMG_0899 |  IMG_0898 |
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 IMG_0987 |  IMG_9945 |  Blue Comet |
 In Darkness |  Smokin' |  Inara Serra |
 IMG_2952 |  Unknown Territory |  Snow Fall |
 Blue Shadow |  Anger Rising |  Stone cat |
 Through Rough times |  Self portrait II |
 Smoke |  Sahara |  Glasses |
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 Drink |  Samurai |  Coffee |
 Corset |  Guitar |  Headphones |
 Mech |  Rock |  Glasses Too |
 Eyes |  Alien |  Hope |
 Painting |  Mini Painting |  Cold |
 Salute |  Eyes II |  Flowers |
 Cowgirl |  Cozy |  Pink |
 Skacked Rocks |  Life Finds a Way |  Dance |
Snapshot
Not every piece needs to be big to capture a moment.
Snapshots are small 3" × 4" original artworks inspired by the things that catch my attention — a subject, a color, a composition, or simply something I felt like drawing.
Created on watercolor paper with alcohol markers, each one is a tiny finished piece of a much bigger creative journey.
SnappySketches
Side Note:
Since the creation of this, digital sketches have been added, using Procreate, and are added to this folder.
Welcome to Snappy Sketches! Our goal is simple: to create a sketch in just 20 minutes each day. With a pen in hand and a timer ticking, I challenge myself to improve speed and technique, learning to embrace every mistake as part of the artistic process. Join me and discover the joy of quick, expressive art!
​Explore the captivating timelapse drawings by clicking the button below to be taken to the reels page. Enjoy the artistry unfold in just a few moments!
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Photography
Welcome to my photography journey! I'm excited to share my unique perspective of the world through my lens. Join me as I explore and capture moments that inspire me, one photograph a time.
 Sunset |  Cyclone |  Blue Grace |
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 Peace |  The Market |  Roamer |
 Thorns |  Eyes in the Distant |  The Fall |
 Stone Words |  RED Daily |  The Evening |
 Training Coach |  4 of 3 |  Corner Red |
 Rainbow |  Old Station |  Lift |
 18 |  Shadows |  Red Sun |
 Stranded with SubwayHeavily edited, looking for a glow effect. |  The StationHeavily edited, looking for a glow effect. |  Studio |
 paints koi |  In The Disance |  Shimmer |
 Easel |  The Last Drop |  3 Golden Drops |
 Red Line |  That Moment |  Chevy II |
 Chevy I |  Chevy III |  Chevy IV |
 Chevy V |  Old Tire |  Lemon Drops |
 The Link I |  Old Chain II |  Shining In |
 Deep Red |  Sign |  The Streets |
 Raceway |  The Walk |  Dirty Streets |
 Bike #2 |  5th Lane |  Of Strength and Harmony |
 Golden Field |  The Edge |  EO7 |
 Lines In The Sky |  Power Version I |  Guard Station |
 Corner Room II |  Drive Thru |  Cali |
 Around The Corner |  At Dusk |  Inspire |
 Blazing Sunset |  Hangar |  Hiding |
 Into Their Eyes |  Observing |  Helo 2 |
 Helo 1 |  E1 |  E2 |
 E3 |  E1 |  E2 |
 E4 |  E1 |  E2 |
 E3 |  E4 |  E5 |
 Look Up |  Peace of Mind |  The View |
 ART |  Lamps Row |  Red Arch |
 IB No. 1 |  IB No. 2 |  IB No.3 |
 IB No. 4 |  Shapes No. 1 |  Shapes B&W |
 Light No. 1 |  Light No. 2 |  Light No. 3 |
 3's Company |  Street No. 1 |  Street No. 2 |
 6C | ART | The View |
Peace Of Mind | Look Up | 3's Company |
Street No | Street No |
Digital
Finished Works
The digital medium offers immense potential for creativity and expression. Here are some of my works created using Procreate, ArtRage, Sketchbook Pro, and Photoshop. I'm constantly experimenting and learning to enhance my skills.
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 Uprising Complete |
 Uprising I |
 Uprising II |
 Uprising III |
 Three_Leaf |
 Pink Box |
 Melting Crystal |
 Luna |
 Face Sketch IV |
 Samauri |
 Scar and Lock |
 Scar and Lock I |
 Scar and Lock II |
 Scar and Lock III |
In the realm of 3-dimensional art, the elements of art—form, line, color, texture, shape, space, and value—play a role in shaping the artist's vision. By skillfully combining these elements with the principles of art, creators can unravel the deeper meanings and intentions behind their pieces. This process leads to the formation of captivating 3-Dimensional structures that resonate with viewers. Ultimately, it transforms the perception of art into a more engaging and interactive experience.
3 Dimentional
Forms
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 Puddles I |
 Puddles II |
 Puddles III |
 Puddles IV |
 Puddles V |
 Puddles VI |
 Puddles VII |
 Puddles VIII |
 Puddles VIIII |
 Jellies I |
 Jellies II |
 Jellies III |
 Jellies IV |
 Jellies V |
 Jellies VI |
 Jellies VII |
 Jellies VIII |
 Jellies VIIII |
 Giant Spider |
 GS II |
 GS III |
 GS IV |
Sculpture
The art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone, clay, wood or other materials. This section is a part of the 3 Dimensional forms, but more specifically about sculpting objects with detail. This is more refined work.
 Contrapposto IMale and Female figure made with soldate 60 clay |
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 Contrapposto IIMale and female figure made with Soldate 60 clay |
 Hellboymade with Soldate 60 clay |
 Ode To The Bowl IMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl IIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl IIIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl IVMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl VMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl VIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Ode To The Bowl VIIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi PotMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot IIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot IIIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot IVMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot VMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot VIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot VIIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 Mochi Pot VIIIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 HB with heightMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 HB IMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
 HB IIMade with Soldate 60 Clay |
LinoCut/ Block Print
Linocut is a form of relief printmaking where an image is carved into a sheet of linoleum. Ink is rolled across the raised surface and transferred onto paper, allowing the same carved block to create multiple prints.
What I love about the process is how different it feels from drawing. Every mark has to be considered before it's carved away — and once it's gone, it's gone.
Here you'll find my experiments with carving, printing, texture, and learning what this deceptively simple medium can do.
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Pottery
Pottery
Pottery is one of humanity's oldest art forms, with people shaping and firing clay into useful and decorative objects for thousands of years.
For me, it's also a chance to step away from a flat surface and work with something physical. Clay responds differently than a pencil or brush — sometimes it does exactly what you want, and sometimes it has other plans.
This section follows my experiments with clay, form, texture, glazing, and the process of learning to make something in three dimensions.
Pottery
Pottery
T1
T2
T3
T4
 IMG_0317 1 |  IMG_0318 1 |  IMG_0378 |
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 IMG_0319 1 |  IMG_0363 1 |  IMG_0338 1 |
 IMG_0320 1 |  IMG_0350 1 |  IMG_0342 1 |
 IMG_0336 1 |  IMG_0310 - Copy |  IMG_0309 - Copy |
 IMG_0391 |  IMG_0302 1 |  IMG_0311 - Copy |
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 IMG_0370 |  IMG_0372 |  IMG_0375 |
 IMG_0379 |  IMG_0308 - Copy |  IMG_0381 |
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 IMG_0401 |  IMG_0288 1 |  IMG_0293 |
 IMG_0291 1 |  IMG_0288 1 |  IMG_0297 1 |
 IMG_0304 1 |  IMG_0321 1 |  IMG_0327 1 |
 IMG_0348 1 |  IMG_0303 1 |  IMG_0294 |
 IMG_0389 |  IMG_0300 1 |  IMG_0306 - Copy |
Not everything I make fits neatly into drawing, painting, sculpture, or any one medium — and that's where this section comes in.
Crafts is a collection of projects where I get to experiment with materials, techniques, and whatever idea happens to catch my attention. Some are practical, some decorative, and some are simply an excuse to figure out, “Can I make that?”
This is where curiosity usually takes over.
Crafts
 Witch's Inn I |
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 Witch's Inn II |
 Witch's Inn III |
 Witch's Inn IV |
 Witch's Inn V |
 Witch's Inn VI |
Projects
Partnering with fellow artists opens the door to limitless creative possibilities. By merging our styles and techniques, we can create impactful works that resonate with viewers and convey important messages. Collaboration nurtures our artistic growth and builds lasting connections. Let’s come together to create something extraordinary!
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Luna
Luna is one of my original characters. This section is dedicated to showcasing this character since there are plans to create a world with this character and further the expansion
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Highlighted Expressions
"Step into the world of 'Highlighted Expressions,' where art meets storytelling. Each original mixed media piece, measuring 9 inches high by 6 inches wide on watercolor paper, showcases the beauty of torn pages and highlighted words, crafting evocative narratives that spark reflection and emotion."
 Imagine Life More Solemn |  Irresistible Force |
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 loyalty |  A Symbol |