Meet Jason:
Born in New York and shuffled worldwide by the military, Jason Matias tried to be a “normal” guy, but the creative spirit won the battle for control over his life. Today he is a career artist, author, and educator living in a loft in the woods outside of Seattle. With aspirations of becoming a fighter pilot, 20-year-old Jason would never have predicted the shape of his life today.
Jason’s first career was as a Munitions Systems Specialist in the United States Air Force. He joined at 18, and his first station was in North Pole, AK. Munitions or “AMMO” wasn’t his first choice of vocation but building and maintaining bombs and missiles has become a core part of who he is. IYAAYAS
Your Walls Deserve it
As an artist, one of my key aspirations is to provide invaluable service to my collectors and clients. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of delivering breathtaking artworks to families across the globe. These experiences have allowed me to gather a wealth of knowledge from the many conversations I've had, leading to a comprehensive list of common questions and challenges faced by art collectors.
So, what exactly is this ebook?
Consider it your personal guide to interior design, specifically designed for art lovers who are keen to introduce new pieces into their homes. This 17-page book is brimming with vibrant images of artwork, straightforward instructions for art installation, and insightful guidance on crafting a cohesive interior design without compromising the uniqueness of your beloved art.
“I always knew I was going to be in the military. All the first sons in my family were. I learned a lot in the Air Force. I grew up. And, serving a greater purpose felt good.” - Jason
After six years in the USAF and one tour in OEF, Jason moved himself to Hawaii, where he finished his BA in Business and an MS in Organizational Leadership. However, he remained “blacklisted,” as he puts it, and never managed to find full-time employment despite graduating at top of his class and having an impressive resume.
That is how he became an artist. By applying the lessons he learned in business with the passion that paid him throughout undergrad and grad school, he created a business in art. He discusses these transitions hilariously in his TEDx Talk, Beautiful Things That Are Gone.
In this inspiring and humorous talk, Jason Matias shares how he went from Airman to Artist and how those transitions have shaped his life. Jason shares his e... [read more]
Now, after more than a decade as a professional artist and almost 18 years behind a camera, Jason continues to create and inspire. His portfolio includes works created both in-studio and in far-reaching places like Abu-Dhabi, Indonesia, Iceland, and across America. His recognizable style, “Comfortable Isolation,” laces through his photography from pieces like Edge of Solace, below, to scenes like those in his Lonely Boat Series and even into his avant-garde Aria Collection. Jason has done the work and the introspection and put thousands of hours into his craft to put together a beautiful portfolio of images.
Click the photos above to learn more about collecting a piece of art from Jason.
Click on the photo above to buy Jason’s book, NakedThoughts
Also An Author
Jason’s recent memoir, NakedThoughts, has nothing to do about photography but is rather a treatise on being human… in a brutally honest and funny way.
It was released in June 2020 and quickly reached Best Seller status in Travel Humor.
“Transitioning to a solely online presence as been a freeing one,”…“I’ve reached a lot of people this year (2023) and helped a lot of them find more beauty and peace in their homes.” - Jason
Today, in addition to being a full-time artist and author, Jason is the entrepreneur behind The Art of Selling Art , a membership site that teaches business skills, strategies, and practical approaches to the business of art to artists.
“One of the things that I’ve discovered about myself along the way is that I love being a teacher. I fell into teaching roles in the military. Afterward, I found myself teaching Special Ed for a year in Tacoma. It comes natural, and I find it fulfilling”
Having shown art at the major art expos around the country such as Art Expo New York, Reveal Art Expo, and Art Basel, Jason continues to share his work in the online world. [See Jason’s CV here] “Transitioning to a solely online presence as been a freeing one,” he claims, “I’ve reached a lot of people this year (2020) and helped a lot of them find more beauty and peace in their homes.” To see some of that beauty for yourself, click here or the blue button below.
