Matthew Hyatt's creative work

M. Hyatt: Contemporary Meditative, Calming, Ethereal Fox Fine Art Paintings

M. Hyatt is a contemporary mixed media artist based in rural Kentucky, celebrated for his singular focus on fox portraiture. His body of work is deeply rooted in his upbringing, where he developed a lasting fascination with the foxes that moved through the fields and forests surrounding his childhood home. M. Hyatt creates paintings that capture the playful spirit, resilience, and curiosity of these creatures, often setting them within the liminal hours of dawn and dusk, which he refers to as 'the quiet hours.' Using a medium of acrylic on canvas and found fabrics, M. Hyatt employs a visual language inspired by the simplicity and bold colors of vintage children's books and coloring books. His artistic style is characterized by simplified forms and a harmonious color palette that evokes a sense of nostalgia and childhood wonder. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the paintings of M. Hyatt function as meditative doorways, designed to help viewers access states of tranquility and perception. His work has gained significant recognition, being featured in Create! Magazine and represented by Adelman Fine Art Gallery. M. Hyatt continues to refine his craft, offering a fresh and imaginative perspective on wildlife art that resonates with collectors who appreciate the quiet magic of nature and the enduring charm of the fox.