Jo Mattison

Born and raised in Louisiana, but now 30 years in Texas, I am happy to say that I am a full time artist. Painting has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I spent time doing other art forms such as interior design and decorative painting, but I came to realize that my true love was painting pictures on canvas. Abstract art has always fascinated me. It is the style that I am drawn to most and want to surround myself with. I have experimented with different types of materials, composition and styles. Vivid colors excite me, but I also like to work with soothing blue and greens.
I consider myself a color-field artist. That is, most of my works are centered around one predominant color. Lately my works are getting more complex, though. I love working large. My largest canvas is 6 feet by 7 feet. Making big pieces is my preference, but I am trying to make smaller art now too.
I have preferred acrylics over oils for many years now. I feel that this is better for the earth and better for my health! I love to blend the water based products that I use like oil. It is a challenge but it works out nicely.
Before I begin a piece, I do a small study on paper with pastels. The pastels blend beautifully! Then the real challenge c...

I began art education at Louisiana State University. After 2 years and many art classes later I transferred to Louisiana Tech University. There I focused on interior design, but continued painting and drawing classes. I received my BFA from La. Tech in 1977.

October 21-24, 2021: "The Other Art Fair," Dallas TX.
November/December 2019, "Levity," group show, Venture X, Dallas, Texas
September 2019, "The Other Art Fair," juried show, Dallas, TX.