How would you describe your style? Clean and relaxed.

Before I started making I… I starred at a wall... I was a painter.

What would be on your maker’s soundtrack? Arms Like Boulders by War On Drugs, Allocate by Damien Jurado, I Don’t Mind by Psychic Ills.

If you could learn a new skill what would it be? I'd like to learn how to pilot a hot air balloon. Retirement goals!

What’s your favorite movie? Chungking Express by Won Kar-Wei

Last book you read? Trout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan

What would your last meal be? Soft crab sautéed in butter and garlic on a potato roll. Black raspberry ice cream for desert.

Favorite scent? Morning coffee.

Favorite flower or tree? California Bluebells

Favorite artist? Agnes Martin and Arthur Dove tied.

What do you see outside your bedroom window? The Jemez Mountains and a juniper tree.

What do you hear right now? Crickets

Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met? Paul Simon

If money was not a factor how would you live your life? Similarly to how I live now but without anxiety over money.

Best piece of advice you have ever received? Don’t become a commercial artist.

Favorite podcast? The Last Podcast on the Left

Where did you grow up? Born and raised in rural Nebraska, moved to Boston in my teen years. City and country.

Favorite time of day? Late morning

What is your most treasured possession? My home

Most interesting thing in your liquor cabinet? Cannabis tincture

Favorite thing to cook? Mussels and linguine. I enjoy eating it even more than making it!

What are you currently watching? Just finished Giri/Haji on Netflix , absolutely worth it!

What are you most thankful for? Truly just thankful to be alive and healthy.

To see more of Matthew’s work visit, www.matthewwardstudio.com or Instagram @mwardstudio