Fine Art by Matt Philleo
Portraits to Comfort, Encourage and Inspire. I am a professional acrylic portrait painter, taking you behind the scenes into my studio. I help artists who want to paint people better, learn how to use acrylic effectively to create a realistic, true-to-life portrait they will be proud of. It is also my goal to encourage you through realistic, inspirational art with message of God's that shines brightest during troubling times.
WEBSITE: (my "old site" that I keep up for nostalgia, and because it loads up so fast) www.traditionstudio.com
BLOG: (latest artwork and my thoughts on life) http://mattphilleo.com
LEARN: (a blog and school dedicated to helping artists paint realistic acrylic portraits) https://realisticacrylic.com
30 Minute Acrylic Portrait: "Young Man with Tie"
What’s Been Going On….
How God Set Me Free From Regret, Guilt and Shame after My Wife Passed Away
How to Finish an Acrylic Portrait Using the Glazing Technique
Adam and Eve Acrylic Book Illustration
Adding Color Glazes to Washington, and Rev. Soldier
Wordless Picture Book: Adding Color Layers
New Project: Illustrating my Late Wife's Children's Book (Sealing in Sketch)
Memorial Portrait Drawing of my Wife
Update: Grieving the Loss of my Wife
Winter 2025 Acrylic Portrait Challenge Lesson 8: Bringing Your Portrait Home
Painting a Tiny Face in Acrylic (Portrait Challenge)
How to Prime Your Own Canvas
Sketch to Portrait (baby steps)
Winter Portrait Challenge BONUS Video: Lessons 7-8: Adjusting Colors and Details
How to Stretch Your Own Artist Canvas (STEP-BY-STEP)
Acrylic Portrait Challenge Lesson 7: Creating Realism in Your Portrait
Acrylic Portrait Challenge Master Class, Lesson 6: Shading and Color Nuances
Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge Bonus Video: Increasing Contrast
Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge Master Class, Lesson 5: Building Up Color and Contrast
Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge, Lesson 4: Beginning Your Portrait with Glazes
Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge, Lesson 3: Sealing in Your Sketch
Winter Acrylic Painting Challenge, Lesson 2: "Sketching Your Portrait Accurately"
Winter Acrylic Portrait Challenge Masterclass, Lesson 1: Prepping Your Canvas for the Portrait
Winter Acrylic Portrait Challenge Masterclass, Pre-Lesson: Gathering Your Supplies
How to Sign Up for the Acrylic Portrait Painting Challenge
Announcement: I’m writing a book!
Let’s Paint a Portrait Together in 2025!
Sfumato Acrylic Glazing Technique Corrections
How to Adjust Skin Tones and Shading with Acrylic