Matthew Harral paints – with coffee, at present – and depending on where you buy books or coffee in Davis, you might have seen his art. He first exhibited at Logos Books last summer. From November 2011 through January 2012 he has shown his work at the Cloud Forest Café (the painting shown here, Unsinkable, comes from that display). His work is also available at the Pence Gallery, and more exhibits are pending. Harral, who also plays guitar, has lived a varied life. He left his hometown, Redding, for Davis at 18 to help a friend illustrate T-shirts in Old Sacramento. He has worked as a limousine driver, karaoke host, in radio, in landscape design, and as a cosmetics salesperson at the Arden Fair Sears. After nearly dying in a car crash three years ago, he decided to start showing his work. On today’s Davisville, Harral talks about why he paints, why he uses coffee, his work and themes, what draws him to Davis (he currently lives in West Sacramento to save on rent), and what's coming next.
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I am so very proud of you Matthew...yes, this is his mother...what a colorful life you have made new for yourself...always knew you had IT in you son, always knew you would live your dream one day. With all of life's ups and down's you have been through, I am most proud of your stamina, your drive, your belief in never giving up on yourself. You deserve life's every blessing and many, many wonderful days of success, happiness and prosperity to come. I can see you have set sail at last. Your radio interview was delightful. Your art career is taking off fast and I hope this coming year, the family here can keep up with you. So wonderful to hear of your new adventures pending and your art experiences I have not heard about yet.
With much Pride and Love Always, Keep Living Your Dream.
YOU KNOW Papa Norton is watching over you I hope.
Love and Much Continued Success, Momma Kat and Papa Mike
Thanks mom! Love ya!
Matthew It's David, I just thought of you and hunted you down. Get in touch. davidencore@yahoo.com, Davidencore on Facebook
Very nice interview Matthew. You are not only a talented artist, you are also an intellectual person.I am glad you have a web site now. Looking forward to hear more great news about your work.
Always an enriching experience to talk to Matthew, he has used me multiple times as a reference for his art and it has been an honor to call him friend. Miss you lots! All the best to you and D town. Krystal Mc
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