Fine art photographer, Jason Matias shares the deeper seeds of his creativity and a consistent body of work stretching over seven years.
Read MoreMy favorite artworks from 2022
Photographs from Washington to Switzerland; from Iceland to France. Artworks from film and AI, of portraits and the wider world. These are my best works from 2022
Read MoreThe Washington Art Collection
The WA Art Collection and arts from the PNW - award-winning, stunning and provocative captures from the great state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreWelcome to Magical Hawaii
I put thought and effort into finding those moments in Hawaii when the elements seemed to collaborate with me. It was in Hawaii that I navigated my way through the self-work I needed to accomplish. [Photos]
Read MorePNW Photographer Captures Beautiful Things That Are Gone
After five years collecting beautiful scenes in the PNW, photographer Jason Matias started discovering that the places he photographed are disappearing.
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Mount Rainier Captured Under Brilliant Moonlight with Comet Neowise
We turn ourselves into solitary objects hurtling through a space widened by the perception of our isolation. All the time thinking ourselves dull and cold and unseen while the universe observes us in awe of the spectacle we continue to be.
Read MoreOne-of-a-Kind Photograph Captures the Heart of NYC
In order to capture this new and iconic photograph of New York City, I had to find a view in Brooklyn that looked through the bridge. That meant A LOT of time on Google Earth and then a lot of calls to building owners who flat out ignored me
Read MoreI went to Bali to clear my head but all I got were these lousy photos
In April I took myself on a trip to Bali and somehow managed to stay there for the full two months the visa allows despite the banking woes. It was beautiful. Here are the photos to prove it.
Read MoreCollect art with ten easy payments. No interest. No Fees
We've partnered with Art Money to make collecting artwork affordable in a win-win for everyone involved. 10% down and 10 interest-free payments. Take a look at these for instances:
Read MoreSeattle Artist Gives A Beautiful TEDx Talk
In this inspiring and humorous talk, Jason Matias shares how he went from Airman to Artist and how those transitions have shaped his life. Jason shares his experiences as he photographed beautiful landscapes that, today, are gone and what it means to him to cherish a memory.
Read MoreThe Art of Selling Art Podcast
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Photography Podcast
Matt Payne, host of the F-Stop and Listen podcast surprised me a few weeks ago with an invitation to be on his podcast! He had seen a very nice review written by a member of The Art of Selling Art.
I was stoked to say Yes!
So… we had a fluid 90 minutes of discussion on all things on related to the business of art. I enjoyed it immensely and I hope you will, too. Especially if you’re an artist following this blog.
You can listen on iTunes by clicking here or the above photo or you can listen right from this website using the player below. You can also read his thoughts on the interview on Matt’s blog, here.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon!
There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / Matt helps a lot!
Over on his Patreon this week, Matt and I discuss my awesome process for how to find your voice as an artist - which I think is a totally unique and worthwhile process for landscape photographers to embark upon.
Did you enjoy the conversation?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Autumn Colors!
Autumn is here!
I see all the photo bugs out and about chasing color this fall and I love it.
yeah, I know, I typically don’t show too much color in one space but sometimes I do. And…
When I do go out and grab fall colors with my camera I make sure they are as robust as I can get them.
Here are a few of my favorite Fall captures.
“Autumn” Captured in Queens, NY.
Captured in the Kubota Garden. The sun set left cool blue shadows that contrasted wonderfully with these yellow leaves.
I found this collage in upstate New York
Captured in Boardman, Oregon in a forest that is now gone.
Avendasora Leaf - Seattle Japanese Garden, 2017
A Sun Story. 2017. Three weeks of driving on endless back roads for a vision I could only imagine.
If I told you that this tree was only waist high, would you believe me? Scarlet Tree. 2017
You KNOW this collection could not exist without sharing Tree of Fire! Tragically, this beautiful being is gone now.
Avendasora (Tree of Peace)
New Release - Edge Of Solace
Jason Matias Proudly Presents: Edge Of Solace
Edge of Solace
This scene is as much painting as photograph. It is a scene I’ve longed for but never found and, finally, allowed my creativity to rend reality. Edge of Solace is an idea I’ve carried with me for a long time but I feel that it was Seattle and the Northwest that gave me the inspiration and the building blocks to bring it to life. All the elements in Edge of Solace were captured in Seattle and Mercer Island making it a true work of the Pacific Northwest and a statement about my time here.
As I strive to visualize and create this idea of Comfortable Isolation I find myself drawn to water and what it represents: renewal, neutrality, energy. In psychology, the ego is referred to as a pool of energy. Too often, I visit my ego when it is roiling, dry, or as hard as ice. In my meditations, I imagine myself on the shore of my ego and I will it to be vast. The Edge of Solace is my reminder to self to visit here often, to meditate on my experiences, to check-in with my feelings, and to keep this place vibrant and full.
Edge of Solace is an edition of 50 available starting at 60" (1.5m). See more examples of the work and request a quote at www.jasonmatias.com/edge-of-solace
Hanging a six foot Ice Cave
We have to move artwork around to fit new arrivals. The walls in my loft are always in flux but rarely bare.
Read MoreYou're Invited to an Art Event at Sotheby's in Madison Park, Seattle
Luxury is an experience, not a price point.
I love that tag-line from Realogics Sotheby's in Seattle. It applies to art as much as it applies to the beautiful homes they find for their clients. On the 22nd we are kicking off a month-long art exhibit in the Park House on 4031 E Madison Street, Seattle. There will be great wine and eats. I will be showing several pieces including the new Avendasora, pictured below, and Nude 1.
I will be available throughout the month-long exhibit to meet at the Park House and talk about the art. As always, feel free to schedule with me via email or phone 808.321.8643
Join us at The Park House, located at 4031 E Madison Street, on February 22nd from 4-8PM for an art pop-up featuring fine art by Jason Matias! We will be serving small bites and libations and will have a special opportunity to hear Jason speak about his art from 5:30-6PM.
The Last Light Of A Beginning
The first sunset of 2018 at Devil's Punchbowl was an incredible end to the beginning of a new year.
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