 Matt Montagne
Matt and Judy have had a residence on their Haiku, Maui palm tree farm since 1993. Their careers have been dedicated to working with children, with Matt’s turning to professional art in the past five years. Prior to that, for many years they were the Co-Directors of world renown Teton Valley Ranch Camp for boys and girls in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where they thrived on sharing their thrill and joy for the mountains and outdoors with young people.
This love for the outdoors translated into painting and sculpting when Matt was able to pursue art full time since 2001 while
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"The Nene Of Haleakala," Oil, 11x14 |
they were living in both Jackson Hole and in Haiku, Maui.
In addition to learning, growing and being inspired by his Hawaii painting friends such as Jack Hamilton and others, he has studied with painters T. Allen Lawson, Skip Whitcomb, Kathy Wipfler, Greg McHuron and Jim Wilcox, inventor of the Soltek easel, and sculptor Rib Caswell. Matt grew up next door to renown western painter Conrad Schweiring, where, as a young boy, he watched Connie paint the Teton Mountain Range in Wyoming.
Matt has painted while traveling not only in the US, but in Japan, Korea and several countries in Europe.
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"Elk and Mount Moran," Oil, 12x16 |
His bronze bison sculpture, “Majestic Wanderer” was chosen and presented as the official “Sister-City” gift from Jackson Hole to Lienz, Austria in 2005.
In addition to his paintings, Matt has a number of sculptures underway and has been seen out “plein air sculpting.”
Art Development and Recognition:
2006 - “Glacier Gulch And Grand Teton” painting selected for inclusion in Plein Air Painter Of Hawaii Show at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao, HI.
2006 - “Body N’ Soul” figure show at Trio Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming
2005 - Mattt’s Bronze Bison Sculpture, “Majestic Wanderer” presented in Austria by the Mayor of Jackson, Wyoming, as the
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"Schloss Bruck Castle, Austria," Oil, 12x16 |
“Official Sister-City Gift” to the Mayor and City Counsil of Lienz, Austria.
2006 - Membership in Plein Air Painters of Hawaii
2003 - “Special Recognition Award” for “Postcards of Makawao” Great Makawoa Paintout View Points Gallery, Makawao, Maui, HI
2001 - Began painting with the Maui Plein Air Painting Group
1989-92 - Numerous painting shows at River Rock Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming
1987 - Began painting with friend and mentor T. Allen Lawson
1987 - Inspired into painting while viewing the “Top 100” of the first annual national “Arts For The Parks” Contest in Jackson, Wyoming
Contact Info:
Email: montagnes@iglide.net
Haiku, Maui:
Phone 808-344-1821
225/245 Pauwela Rd
Haiku, HI 96708
Jackson Hole, Wyoming:
Phone 307 733-3903
870 Ponderosa Dr.
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
For additional information about Matt Montagne please visit www.mattmontagne.com.
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"Top Of The Tram, Jackson Hole Ski Area," Oil, 11x14 |
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"Sugar Beach Rocks and Boat," Oil, 14x14 |
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