Presence Painting

Matt Talbert is a contemporary oil painter living in Southern California. While he grew up at the beach, he attributes much of his artistic development to his years spent in New York City. Working in the basement of the famous Pearl art store on Canal street and meeting a wide range of artists from all disciplines was indispensable. In recent years Matt has become well known for his work depicting the craft cocktail culture, where he collaborated with the best bars and bartenders across the country. Matt was recently a finalist in the International Artist Magazine's "Favorite Subject" Competition. He has been featured in the Los Angeles Magazine, OC Weekly, Imbibe Magazine, Locale Magazine and Societe Perrier. Matt earned his BFA from the Laguna College of Art and Design and is a member of the Portrait Society of America.