Soft Pastels, Ocean, Surfing and Saltburn
2021 - Present
I am a Pastel Artist and Graphic Designer, living in the beautiful little seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea where I’m inspired by the local people, its history and the sea every day.
In 2018 I was fortunate enough to get a studio at the ‘Saltburn Studios & Gallery’ on Marske road, where I’m surrounded by other inspiring artists on a daily basis… and it’s their passion and inspiration that have pushed me on from my day job as a graphic designer to explore new arts.
My ‘For the Love of the Ocean, Surfing and Saltburn – Collection’ came about by chance… My wife and I wanted to brighten up our home with some nice surfy/feel-good artwork of Saltburn, in a similar style to our favourite artists Paul Horton & Lucy Pittaway. But, we couldn’t find anyone that specialised in soft pastel paintings of both Surfing & Saltburn, so I thought I’d give it a go myself…
My artwork aims to depict Surfing at Saltburn in a fun, bright and uplifting way!
Website:
www.mattwhaley.art