Matt is originally from Visalia, California. He attended school at CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo, CA and earned his BA in Fine art in 2018. His love of nature and community brought him to Northwest Washington in 2023, where he continued to create and use his art for the encouragement and enjoyment of others. There he married his wife Natalie and they welcomed their first son in 2025. Life circumstances led them to move to Nampa, Idaho in 2026, where he is excited to explore, adventure, and be inspired creatively.