• Matthew Russ Braves the Elements to Plein Air Paint in Maine

  • Jul 25 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
  • Podcast

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Matthew Russ Braves the Elements to Plein Air Paint in Maine

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  • Matthew Russ was born in Portland, Maine and raised in nearby Cape Elizabeth. He earned a B.A. from Colby College, majoring in studio art with a concentration in oil painting, during which time he studied for one year at Crawford College of Art in Cork, Ireland. He lives with his wife KC in Waterville, where he maintains a studio. Matt celebrates Maine’s landscape in his paintings. He paints from life, working outdoors in all seasons and often backpacking into remote locations. He favors protected lands, such as Maine State Parks, the Kennebec Highlands, the Morse Mountain Conservation Area, and islands along the Maine Island Trail.

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