{"title":"About Tracee","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm Tracee Gentry-Matthews, a full-time artist in Little Rock, Arkansas, painting colorful, heavily textured cityscapes since 2000. Shop my paintings and art gifts, or have me paint something just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/collections\/small-original-paintings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop original paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/pages\/commission-a-painting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommission a painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/collections\/mahjong-mats-from-my-paintings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahjong mats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACEE GENTRY-MATTHEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Representation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008-2015\u003c\/strong\u003e LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008-2020\u003c\/strong\u003e GALLERY CENTRAL, Hot Springs, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009-2011\u003c\/strong\u003e ALEXANDRA STEVENS FINE ART, Santa Fe, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e WAXLANDER GALLERY, Santa Fe, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020-2021\u003c\/strong\u003e MILLER GALLERY, Charleston, South Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023-present\u003c\/strong\u003e THORNWOOD GALLERY, Santa Fe, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestaurant Representation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2001-present\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheers “in the heights” Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2003-2006\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Chardonnay, Memphis, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2003-2008\u003c\/strong\u003e McEwens, Memphis, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKark Channel 4, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatv Channel 7 Day Break, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKthv Channel 11, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAY Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInviting Arkansas Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSRVS Magazine, Memphis, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthwest Art Magazine, Santa Fe, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonors and Achievements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas Coalition for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas Guest Guide, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt to Remember Event by Alzheimer’s Arkansas Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAY Magazine, Cover of Magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCystic Fibrosis Honoree, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured Artist at the Festival of Wines, to benefit the American Heart Association. Little Rock, Arkansas. Painted Live\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured Artist for “Southern Breeze” Wine and Culinary Festival, Port St. Joe, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Painted Live\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured Artist at SRVS, Memphis, Tennessee. Painted Live\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured Artist for Riverfest, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumane Society, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Olympics, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDUCATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting Excursions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItaly,\u003c\/strong\u003e Rome, Florence, Tuscany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisiana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIVATE COLLECTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArkansas Coalition for Women, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Tree Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Tree Hotel, Bentonville, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARTI, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers in the Heights Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinton Courthouse, Clinton, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinton Library, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColdwell Bankers Group, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Houston Electric, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoSouthern Energy Corporation, Houston, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Chamber of Commerce, Hope, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegacy Capital Group, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLulav Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalute Restaurant, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulaski County Title Company, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiverfest Office, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUAMS Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lucky Residences, Madison, Wisconsin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorseshoe Casino, Tunica, Mississippi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, Mississippi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Tracee Gentry Matthews painting has always been a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracee’s paintings are energized-even pulsating. Her paintings of cityscapes have rapidly captured the favor of discriminating collectors of skylines and still lifes across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracee can capture the beauty of life in all of her works. Her unique style seems to captivate the viewer with all of the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Heavily textured canvas with rich, vibrant colors and so much passion that one can feel the painting move their soul.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracee Gentry-Matthews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracee Gentry-Matthews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/Scan_207_480x480.jpg?v=1655404371\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/Scan_204_480x480.jpg?v=1655404430\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/Scan_206_480x480.jpg?v=1655404405\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f92b_480x480.jpg?v=1655404468\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/Scan_205_480x480.jpg?v=1655404419\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_9309_2_480x480.jpg?v=1655404703\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_9308_480x480.jpg?v=1655404678\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_9303_480x480.jpg?v=1655404661\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_0992_480x480.jpg?v=1655405022\" alt=\"Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/santafeanforwebsite_480x480.jpg?v=1655405067\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_1000_t600_3e97c12d-2b13-46f7-bb36-8928e8a8be7d_480x480.jpg?v=1655405028\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/CIMG4132_480x480.jpg?v=1655405241\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/CIMG4125_480x480.jpg?v=1655405216\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/CIMG4124_480x480.jpg?v=1655405227\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_5908_480x480.jpg?v=1655405192\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_8651_copy_480x480.jpg?v=1655405203\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/files\/IMG_1206_480x480.jpg?v=1655405325\" alt=\"Painting by Tracee Gentry-Matthews\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee many years of completed and sold work in \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/pages\/sold-and-commissioned-paintings\"\u003eExamples of Sold Paintings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/2671\/collections\/IMG_5908.jpg?v=1655648082","url":"https:\/\/artbytracee.com\/sv\/collections\/about-tracee.oembed","provider":"Tracee Matthews llc dba artbytracee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}