About William Matthews

  • Biography

    William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City. He grew up in the Bay area. His professional career began in Los Angeles as a graphic artist designing album covers for Warner Bros., and Capitol Records. A listing of commissioned artwork for Album Covers and Compact Discs are listed below.

    The 2007 published monograph, William Matthews : Working the West, showcases the artist's work devoted to the working cowboys of the American west. Forbes, FYI, magazine hailed him as the new Remington of American painting.

    Other areas of study are included in the Exhibition Catalogs; Hats & Headwear,(2008); Yellowstone,(2007); Italy,(2007); Canyon de Chelly,(2005); Scotland,(2003); A Wet Lin...

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