Matthew Vincent Conrad is a self-taught representational painter who began painting in 2009. Common themes among his work include still life, portraits, the human figure, and natural scenery.
"It is beauty from life that I try to convey, and I may find it in a certain form, light, or color, and I attempt to translate that beauty with each brush stroke. I would describe my style as having elements of impressionism—such as loose brush work and a vibrant palette—combined with elements of realism, as I like to capture an individual's true appearance and personality in my portraiture."