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by Matt Konar
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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-Mother would sometimes go dancing and drinking for days at a time ... my wife tells me, of her childhood when their home was a trailer, when she and... more
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-Mother would sometimes go dancing and drinking for days at a time ... my wife tells me, of her childhood when their home was a trailer, when she and her brother would be left to care for the two younger children. When cereal and milk was the usual meal ... but sometimes there was no more milk. When the welfare money was gone, the dancing done and the drinking and beau no more, mother would return.
Now here rises Arieh, the Lion, who conquers the night sky; with shining bright star Denebola, the judge who comes, and brightest star Regulus, rendering Hydra, the snake the abhorred - judged by star Alphard, and sentenced to be vanquished and put out of the way. Crater, the cup of wrath spilled, and Corvus, raven, scavenger, bird of prey, with the star Minchar Alsugia, the deceiver torn to pieces.
But up ahead, to the right, there is light - Mother is forgiven and the deceiver is judged.
Konar's work is both light and dark in subject, approaching at every turn both the whimsical and the mischievous. He uses the canvas as a stage to capture moments of love and heroism, as well as times of human folly. His characters come from real life, from songs, from poems and from stories. All the stories take place under a starry sky with the drama of the constellations. Unexpected details are presented through the book on a shelf, the image in a mirror, the wallpaper pattern, an individual leaf, and many other visual gestures waiting to be unlocked by the viewer. His technique of using glaze upon glaze creates colors that are deep, rich and vibrant. There is a profound sense of mystery, nuance, symbolism and timelessness in the...
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Nancy Griswold
I love the stories in your works, wonderful and captivating FAV L
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Nancy ~ yes, a sad but true story, BUT . . . a happy ending : )
Carol Japp
Every single one of your paintings is a masterpiece Matt! This beautiful work is no exception. Such a talent!
Matt Konar replied:
Carol, Thank you for your kind words ~ the descriptions you write are as masterfully worded as your photographs are pleasing to the eye ...
Dave Rheaume
Matt...this piece is terrific...as is all your work!
Matt Konar replied:
Dave, Thank you for the kind comment ~ after viewing your work I think we are kindred spirits of a sort with different styles.
Bill OConnor
Matt --after viewing your site I was blown away. The art, the stories, etc. are so first class -- painting the "human condition" with whimsy is truly unique. I'll look up your daughter's book. BTW --thanks for the comments -- Bill
Matt Konar replied:
Bill, thank you for viewing and understanding ... i do envy your work and may "try" and see if i can paint somewhere near your style.
Henryk Gorecki
Sorrowful story,but excellent painting,Matt!Really life paintings! LF
Matt Konar replied:
Yes ... a very sad story but out of pain come some wonderful things ... Thank You for your Kind word Henryk ...
Celeste Manning
Love this! Every where you look, there is a story. Love the old feel. You have such great pieces! l/f
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You for the kind words ... out of the sadness of this story have come some very good things ...
Nikki Dalton
So entrancing Matt! Love how you create a beautiful sense of mystery and encompass the constellations, such a beautiful work! fv
Eti Reid
Adore your art Matt! Simply makes me smile all the time!f/v
Matt Konar replied:
Eti, good to smile, this is a sad story with a very happy ending ... I really appreciate your "Red Billed Fire-finch On A Bench"
Cyril Maza
It's such a wonderful piece of art! Very well done! v
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Cyril - your Trees by a Lake is amazing!
Sunny Karuhaka
GREAT ART PIECE, Matt !!!....................V/F/FACEBOOK
Matt Konar replied:
Sunny, thank you ... I LOVE your latest work Serenity ... that was me for a while ...
Donna Tucker
I love your work Matt! So fantastic and unique. You are very talented. This one is one of my favorites.
Matt Konar replied:
Donna, Thank you for the kind words - your ability to paint the very real and the fancied is tops ...
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Wow, what a story Matt! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Matt Konar replied:
The story is my wifes ... I am just the painter ... Thank You for viewing and for the vote!
Joe Gilronan
Forgot to say V/F.
Joe Gilronan
Matt,this painting is so touching;I can feel the sadness.I am really pleased to have found your wonderful work.By the way you don't need my mastery to rub off on you,you have your own in abundance.Joe.
B Sikeir
that kind encouragement? ....Bill
Matt Konar
Dear B, Thank you for your wonderful words - i do need encouragement. Read the description and you will understand the sad parts of this painting ... your friend Matt
B Sikeir
The special and interesting from my look about your nice art is that you create na atmosphere in each one them, turning it single and live, and you keep or create just this wonderfull illumination that it pass a reality..and it confundes me at time ,because it dont seem that you used oil as médium, this ilusion is very cool,but it dont shows me a sad situation like others comment for here,maybe a past age..but the result is amazing. Bill.
Laurie Search
Wow...you've so beautifully illustrated the sad situation.....Very moving work, Matt....And I LOVE the Joshua trees....well, and every other little detail in this, too....the clothes on the line, the people inside the bar, the overflowing garbage, etc., and of course the sky....Just really incredible work!!!! fv
Matt Konar replied:
Laurie, I can actually visualize you driving by and seeing this scene, stopping and photographing it ...
Bradford Martin
Wow. I know this story.
Matt Konar replied:
Bradford, I hope your familiarity with this story is not too personal ... I shed many tears while painting this one ... but on the up side I really enjoyed viewing your photos - several favorites !
Christy Usilton
Really wonderful art - you are a gifted story teller. VF
Matt Konar replied:
Christy, Thank you for the kind words ...
Margaret Pirrouette
your sky is fantastic, the whole painting works so well i love this one, there is a stillness and a sense of movement at the same time
Matt Konar replied:
Margaret, thank you for viewing my work ... i have taken the liberty to view your's also ... i am guessing that most are self portraits ... you have achieved a unique style and i congratulate you on that and the beautiful work - and your success in the many showings. - Matt