Colección: About Tracee

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TRACEE GENTRY-MATTHEWS

R e s u m e

Gallery Representation

2008-2015 LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY, Little Rock, Arkansas

2008-2020 GALLERY CENTRAL, Hot Springs, Arkansas

2009-2011 ALEXANDRA STEVENS FINE ART, Santa Fe, New Mexico

2011-2019 WAXLANDER GALLERY, Santa Fe, New Mexico

2020-2021 MILLER GALLERY, Charleston, South Carolina

2023-present THORNWOOD GALLERY, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Restaurant Representation

2001-present Cheers “in the heights” Little Rock, Arkansas

2003-2006 Le Chardonnay, Memphis, Tennessee

2003-2008 McEwens, Memphis, Tennessee

Publications

Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee

Kark Channel 4, Little Rock, Arkansas

Katv Channel 7 Day Break, Little Rock, Arkansas

Kthv Channel 11, Little Rock, Arkansas

AY Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas

Inviting Arkansas Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas

SRVS Magazine, Memphis, Tennessee

Southwest Art Magazine, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Honors and Achievements

Arkansas Collation for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas

Arkansas Guest Guide, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas

Art to Remember Event by Alzheimer’s Arkansas Association

AY Magazine, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas

Cystic Fibrosis Honoree, Little Rock, Arkansas

Featured Artist at the Festival of Wines, to benefit the American Heart Association. Little Rock, Arkansas. Painted Live

Featured Artist for “ Southern Breeze” Wine and Culinary Festival, Port St. Joe, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Painted Live

Featured Artist at SRVS, Memphis Tennessee. Painted Live

Featured Artist for Riverfest, Little Rock, Arkansas

Humane Society. Little Rock, Arkansas

Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Special Olympics, Little Rock, Arkansas

EDUCATION

1997 Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, University of Central Arkansas,

Conway, Arkansas

Painting Excursions

Italy, Rome, Florence, Tuscany

Mexico

Within United States

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Florida

Louisiana

New Mexico

South Carolina

Tennessee

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas

Arkansas Coalition for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas

Double Tree Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas

Double Tree Hotel, Bentonville, Arkansas

CARTI, Little Rock, Arkansas

Cheers in the Heights Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas

Clinton Courthouse, Clinton, Arkansas

Clinton Library, Little Rock, Arkansas

Coldwell Bankers Group, Little Rock, Arkansas

Gary Houston Electric, Little Rock, Arkansas

GeoSouthern Energy Corporation, Houston, Texas

Hope Chamber of Commerce, Hope, Arkansas

Legacy Capital Group, Little Rock, Arkansas

Lulav Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas

Salute Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas

Pulaski County Title Company, Little Rock, Arkansas

Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Riverfest Office, Little Rock, Arkansas

UAMS Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas

The Lucky Residences, Madison, Wisconsin

Horseshoe Casino, Tunica, Mississippi

Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi

Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, Mississippi

Biography

For Tracee Gentry Matthews painting has always been a way of life.

She has been creating art since childhood. After the birth of her daughter in the year 2000 and a Bachelor of Science degree, she became a full-time artist. Tracee is exceptionally passionate about her work.

Tracee’s paintings are energized-even pulsating. Her paintings of cityscapes have rapidly captured the favor of discriminating collectors skylines and

still lifes across the United States.

Whether it be a miniature painting, a large canvas, or a mural, Tracee’s work perfectly complements the homes, offices, and commercial buildings they are increasingly found in, whatever the setting, style, or period.

Tracee can capture the beauty of life in all of her works. Her unique style seems to captivate the viewer with all of the senses.

“Heavily textured canvas” with rich, vibrant colors and so much passion that one can feel the Painting move their soul only says.”

Tracee Gentry-Matthews

Artist Statement

Painting, to me is a passion for life. It is deeply rooted within my soul and has been there since childhood. I love bringing a painting to life with a world full of touch, taste, smell, sight, sound, and emotion by applying the brush to the canvas. A city skyline, to me, is full of all these things. When I paint one, I listen for its heartbeat and, with that rhythm, begin to create something magical. I love to paint outside of the lines. This freedom of expression has allowed me to paint full-time since 2000. I feel very blessed and fortunate and hope to continue this journey for the rest of my life. I hope the viewer of my works can step inside the paintings and see the sights, feel the sky's changing, hear the sounds, taste the tastes, and smile with happiness.

Tracee Gentry-Matthews

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