Flickr

I just set recently set up a flickr account. I am trying to get better at this networking thing...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewporterart/

If you're on flickr I'd love to have you as a friend

Giant Robot Cat Commissions & Print

I just finished this painting for a friend of ours that created our web site for Bluebottle. It was a year and a half in the waiting so I am happy to hear he likes it!

While working on this piece I thought I would offer commissions based on this piece. Folks can choose a giant robot cat destroying your choice of city or landmark? New York, London, Paris, San Francisco or maybe the Chinese Theater, Big Ben or The Great Wall of China. Anything you can dream up.

ORIGINAL COMMISSION: 24" x 30", acrylic paint on wood, $850.00
Please get in touch via e-mail with your interests - info@bluebottleart.com

Turn around time is about 2 weeks
Photos are welcome for inspiration
A small deposit will be required
Payment plans are also available

I also thought I'd offer this image in print form for those who really wanted this image.

GICLEE PRINT: Sizes range from 8" x 10" to 24" x 30" on various quality papers. Framing is also available. Basic prints prices range from approximately $25.00 - $65.00.

Purchase your print of this image here: http://matthewporter.imagekind.com/

Monkey World: An A - Z of Occupations

My next children's book is due for release in June. I am really proud of this book and it will be my first published venture into writing. Below is the official write up. This book will be available through Bluebottle - http://www.bluebottleart.com/ http://www.amazon.com/ and lots of other stores world wide!


Monkey World: An A - Z of Occupations (Simply Read Books)
What if a monkey were an astronaut? A pirate? How about a cowboy or a queen? Matthew Porter’s stylish new alphabet book depicts these delightful creatures in an amusing array of occupations. Written in the style of classic nonsense verse, the zany rhymes accompanying the bold illustrations teach little ones their ABCs while letting them discover unusual professions such as detective, snake charmer, bass player, and ventriloquist. Porter’s edgy yet lovable “Monkey World” images, bestsellers in his popular gallery, are collected here for the first time.

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Price: $16.95

Below are some events for the launch of Monkey World. I'd love for folks to come out! All the events are free. Everyone is welcome and the kiddies should join us too!

May/June 2008

What:
Show of original paintgs & prints from Monkey World

Where/When:
ArtWalk - Sat. May 10th 6 - 9 pm (Show runs: May 10 - June 7)
Secret Garden Book Store 2214 NW Market Street, Seattle
http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/


What:
Special reading of "Monkey World: An A - Z of Occupations"

Where/When:
June 25 2008, 6:30 pm
Ballard Library - 5614 22nd Ave. N.W. Seattle
Sponsored by Secret Garden Book Store http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/



July 2008

What:
Heroes & Villains of Monkey World Solo Show

Where/When:
Opening Reception: Sat. July 12th 5 - 9pm
Lunar Boy Gallery1133 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR, 97103
http://www.lunarboygallery.com/


August 2008

What: (this is the big one!!)
Monkey World Extravaganza:
Monkey World Book, 2009 Calendar and Launch of Red Panda Clothing Line

Where/When:
Opening Reception: Sat. Aug 2, 6 - 9 pm
Bluebottle Art Gallery & Store
415 East Pine, Seattle, WA, 98122, 206.325.1592
http://www.bluebottleart.com/

Cupcakes will be served compliments of Trophy Cupcakes!
http://www.trophycupcakes.com/

Favorite Children's Books

I am going to be showcasing some monkey paintings at Secret Garden Books http://secretgardenbooks.com/ in Ballard in May. They are primarily a children's bookstore - They are going to do a cool cross promotional deal where they also will be displaying my favorite kids books. I thought it was an interesting idea as it made me sit down yesterday and think of some of my favorites.

Here they are:

Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wind and the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
Peter Pan and Wendy - I.M. Barrie
Cautionary Tales and other Verses - Hillarie Belloc
Up and Down New York - Tony Sarg
This is London - Miroslav Sasek
Animal Fair - Alice Provensen & Martin Provensen
Bonjour, Babar! - Jean De Brunoff

Come drop by:

Ballard ArtWalk - Sat. May 10th 6 - 9 pm

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 NW Market St. Seattle, WA 98107

(206) 789-5006

Album Cover for Harmonica Pocket

This is the album cover and inside I created for a group called Harmonica Pocket. I'm well pleased with how they used the cover and inside. Keeth from Harmonica Pocket is going to be sending me a few copies soon - I am excited to see the goods in person and hear the music (I've heard mps but it is never the same)

I was also pleased to see on their site a review that starts ...
As soon as I saw the Matthew Porter painting on the cover of this CD, I knew it was gonna be a winner! Ladybug One, the second collection of kids' songs from Washington State's The Harmonica Pocket, will win you over with its laid-back originals and quiet reworkings of traditional tunes. Meditative, atmospheric, gentle, inventive ... you won't hear arrangements like this on any other album for children....

KIDS MUSIC THAT ROCKS . BLOGSPOT.COM - FEBRUARY 12, 2008:the harmonica pocket

http://www.harmonicapocket.com/

It's a Boy!

Here is the piece I have done for boy birth annoucements. This is my new newphew - I hope to meet him in the Fall as my sister plans to come for a visit from the London area. That's one long flight for a baby but definately easier when they can't toddle around yet!

More Cupcakes & Cake too!

Our old neighbor next to Bluebottle had his 50th Birthday party and his lovely wife Diane asked if she could use my bass player image for his birthday cake. Ken used to own the book store next door and he is a bass player so the image does seem appropriate! We did not get the chance to go to his party as I was finishing up my Heroes & Villains series but Diane was sweet enough to bring us a cupcake to savor!