Studio Notes

Press features, notes from the studio, travels, and the places that inspire my paintings.

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A recent installation of my work appears in New England Home Magazine within a beautiful interior by Digs Design. The feature showcases my painting in a refined, coastal-inspired setting that...

Featured in Simply Saratoga Magazine

Featured in Simply Saratoga Magazine

By Matthew Jay Russell

My recent profile in Simply Saratoga Magazine explores my journey as an artist and the inspirations behind my coastal collections. Grateful for the opportunity to...

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Travel Notes: Washington • Part III (North Cascades)

Travel Notes: Washington • Part III (North Cascades)

By Matthew Jay Russell

A quiet stretch in the North Cascades — Sun Mountain Lodge, Diablo Lake, Washington Pass, smoky skies, and one of the calmest endings to the...

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Travel Notes: Washington • Part II (Mount Rainier)

Travel Notes: Washington • Part II (Mount Rainier)

By Matthew Jay Russell

A few days exploring Mount Rainier from Paradise to Sunrise — Skyline, Fremont Lookout, Dege Peak, and the whole 2 AM Paradise Inn water outage...

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Travel Notes: Washington • Part I (Olympic National Park)

Travel Notes: Washington • Part I (Olympic National Park)

By Matthew Jay Russell

Five days in Olympic hiking Rialto Beach, the Hoh Rain Forest, Hurricane Ridge, Klahhane, Grand Ridge, and more. Completely different from anything back home.

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Featured in Cape Cod Magazine

Featured in Cape Cod Magazine

By Matthew Jay Russell

Excited to be included in an editorial feature in Cape Cod Magazine, focusing on my connection to New England’s coastlines and the paintings inspired by...

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Featured in New England Home Magazine

Featured in New England Home Magazine

By Matthew Jay Russell

A recent installation of my work appears in New England Home Magazine within a beautiful interior by Digs Design. The feature showcases my painting in...

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Featured on Artwork Archive

Featured on Artwork Archive

By Matthew Jay Russell

I was recently highlighted by Artwork Archive, showcasing my coastal-inspired paintings and the evolving direction of my studio practice. The feature offers a look into...

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Featured in 518 Profiles Magazine

Featured in 518 Profiles Magazine

By Matthew Jay Russell

Thrilled to share my feature in 518 Profiles Magazine, which highlights my artistic background, my connection to Saratoga Springs, and the stories behind my coastal...

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Hatches Harbor & Race Point Light at Dawn

Hatches Harbor & Race Point Light at Dawn

By Matthew Jay Russell

An early walk out to Hatches Harbor and Race Point Light in the fog — quiet dunes, a flooded causeway, barefoot crossings, and classic Cape...

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