About the Artist

Matthew Pinkus is an artist based in Mesa, Arizona. His lifelong creative journey — rooted in painting, illustration, and music — culminates today in evocative, textural oil paintings that capture the emotional landscapes and spirit of the Southwest.

Pinkus is recognized for his distinctive style, utilizing confident impasto work and a masterful command of light to create dimension and energy. His professional trajectory includes exhibitions in Arizona and California, establishing his presence in the emerging collector market. His works are held in private collections across the United States.

From sprawling desert skies to expressive desert flora, Matthew’s oil paintings reflect a deep connection to the beauty and danger of the American Southwest. His signature use of textured brushstrokes and a rich, vibrant color palette gives each scene life, warmth, and movement.

Artist in the Studio

Behind every painting is a story.

  • Matthew shows off his oil painting “Conjoined” from his home studio in Mesa, AZ.

  • “This is one of my favorite paintings I've created so far. I loved getting all the little details and textures, showcasing the beauty and natural imperfections in nature's strange plant life.”

Past Exhibits

Matthew's oil painting “Dancing Dogs” on display at the Yavapai College Gallery in Precott, AZ. This painting (as well as “Espejismo”) was featured in the “Southwest Surrealism” exhibit last summer, and was juried by esteemed surrealist painter Amy Ernst.

“THE CRAWLING PEARS” AT THE HERBERGER THEATER

Matthew's oil painting “The Crawling Pears (In The Red Desert)” was recently on display at the Herberger Theater for the Botanical Exhibit. The show was a success, and proudly featured the works of 34 Arizona artists. “The Crawling Pears” is now available in the Matthew Pinkus Fine Art online store to all collectors of expressive and vivid Southwestern art.