Surel’s Place Residency, March 2019

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In March 2019, Matthew completed a residency at Surel’s Place, located in Boise, Idaho. In 21 days, Matthew finished 100 drawings, 30 paintings and 2 sculptures. Part of the 100 drawings process is letting go of the ‘masterpiece’ mindset and simply letting creativity flow, working through ideas and not necessarily technique. Matthew owes a debt of gratitude to San Juan Island artist Marsha McAllister for teaching him the 100 drawing/30 painting method.

The 100 drawings:

The 30 paintings:

Video Credit - Matthew Gray Palmer