Matthew T. Zwick

I am an Artist, attempting to start my career and it is ever-so hard. I have many fronts on which I hope to ascertain some kind of recognition. These include: tattooing, Painting, Writing, Illustrating, and doing commission pieces for whomever I can. I have been painting professionally for about 4 years, but painting and drawing ever since I can remember. I noticed I had a natural ability when I first started school, and never thought much of it. Shortly after some formal training and some very prestigious awards in High School, I couldn't have imagined myself doin anything else. I am very aware of the scarifices I am forced to make because as any artist knows, It is a struggle for a long time. I am glad my Wife is more undertsanding than most. I have a great interest in classic art and literature. For me, Classic does not mean 1970, nor does it even mean 1860. My influences in writing are dictated by the likes of Michelangelo and Dante. I find great skill and perfection in what they did, and I also believe there is a significant lack of thta today. I wish to one day maybe bring that back to the world. I believe that is what Society needs today, a new Enlightenment.