jaredmmatthews

Cincinnati, Ohio

This was my first time in Cincinnati, Ohio. I thoroughly enjoyed the area along the riverwalk. I tried to go to the Cincinnati museum but my timing was off and the facade was under construction. Maybe next time. Best, JM

Sometimes I paint.

I used to draw quite a bit as a kid, but had never painted outside of watercolors (which never seemed to agree with me). So after graduation, I decided to challenge myself to try something new and give painting a shot. These were all done with oil paint on canvas. Looking forward to doing someContinueContinue reading “Sometimes I paint. “

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I spent a couple weeks in Minneapolis and St. Paul, this past summer and really loved my time there. Between seeing the iconic home of F. Scott Fitzgerald where he began writing “This Side of Paradise” to the gorgeous Minneapolis riverfront park; I was blown away by the beauty of the twin cities. Minneapolis RiverfrontContinueContinue reading “Minneapolis, Minnesota”

Des Moines, Iowa

John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Obligatory Joe Dirt quote: “Life’s a garden, dig it”

Last Time

Seeing OB for the last time, moving him, my desire to be the one to take care of him in those final moments together. At least he never saw it coming. I have to think hard to see OB as he was in life, happy always smiling. Instead, my first thought is his poor batteredContinueContinue reading “Last Time”

RC East to the Upper East Side

There we were no shit, no lie. At least nine of us huddled around in a semi- circle. Staring with unblinking eyes. Every syllable met with a stern shushing and always a late “Shut the fuck up!” as our eyes drank in every bit of the situation laid out in front of us. The toweringContinueContinue reading “RC East to the Upper East Side”

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit is one of my favorite places in the Midwest. Throughout the city, the street art and community projects throughout the city are incredible and inspiring and just showcase the grit and grind of Detroiters. I had been meaning to stop and see the Heidelberg Project for some time and loved the time I wasContinueContinue reading “Detroit, Michigan”

San Francisco, California

I was briefly in San Francisco for a few days and as a West coast native, it felt amazing to be back out there. Everyone was in such a good mood and the weather was literally perfect. Being out on Fisherman’s wharf and driving through the rolling hills of Northern California always make me thinkContinueContinue reading “San Francisco, California”