Matthew MacDougall is an artist working in Encaustic and Mixed Media.  Encaustic is "Painting with hot wax", and because the material changes from a molten to a solid state in a matter of seconds, is an exciting medium that presents a unique set of challenges to work with.  These challenges, however, also serve as opportunities as Matthew's paintings often take on a sculptural quality as the pigmented wax is layered, fused, pushed, and sometimes combined with elements from nature.  The work is abstract, exploring concepts such as texture, transparency, depth, and ambiguity.  Inspiration for Matthew's work is derived from a love for, and connection with the natural environment. 

It is innate, intuitive, inspired...

Matthew resides in northern Oakland county with his wife Jessica and three children, Caelie, Joseph and John.