Matt Shumaker
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https://www.mattshumaker.com
Matt Shumaker is a California painter living and working in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California Baptist University and has exhibited in galleries including Chase & Hanes in Hilo, Hawaii, Gallery Elite in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California.
His work explores themes of faith, tension, strength, and solitude through western figures, symbolic wildlife, and expansive skies. Balancing bold graphic composition with painterly depth, Shumaker creates images that feel grounded, restrained, and emotionally charged. His paintings are held in private collections and reflect a lifelong commitment to craftsmanship and visual storytelling.
[email protected]
https://www.mattshumaker.com
Matt Shumaker is a California painter living and working in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California Baptist University and has exhibited in galleries including Chase & Hanes in Hilo, Hawaii, Gallery Elite in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, California.
His work explores themes of faith, tension, strength, and solitude through western figures, symbolic wildlife, and expansive skies. Balancing bold graphic composition with painterly depth, Shumaker creates images that feel grounded, restrained, and emotionally charged. His paintings are held in private collections and reflect a lifelong commitment to craftsmanship and visual storytelling.



