Matthew S Rucker

I'm a Self taught, colorblind, full time, subtle surrealist artist/painter. Life is beautiful.

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

We have a family of baby bunnies living in our raised garden bed. We’ve happily decided to sacrifice our veggies to their needs. We want them safe and happy.
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Please be aware that fireworks (the kind that make… https://t.co/Gb9zkw4lZk

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

Our community members here in Minneapolis are not causing the mayhem. They’re trying to stop it.
Professional agitators, anarchists, and (mostly) white nationalist groups have been pouring into the city.
They have… https://t.co/DqG4hqg55S

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

We have a cottontail rabbit that lives in/around our yard. We named him Fritz. He inspired me to finally paint a rabbit, instead of a hare.

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Celestine - oil on panel - 16” x 20” - $850
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[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

Ever since I was little, I wanted to ride a giraffe. I wouldn’t, because that wouldn’t be nice for the giraffe, but man would that be fun. 🦒 🤠
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My gallery is open today and every Saturday from noon to 4pm.
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We’re open!!! My new gallery will be open every Saturday, noon - 4pm, and any time by appointment. We are so excited to show you the new space, and all the new paintings. See you soon!
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1500 Jackson… https://t.co/dGvl4BPxPv

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We had fun during our online gallery tour Friday night. If you missed it, you can still watch it on my Facebookpage - matthewruckerart -
My gallery will now be open to the public from noon to 4pm every Saturday.… https://t.co/VAhKyN3JrT

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All of my available paintings are now on my website. Including this manatee. Link in bio. It’s also available as a print.
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River pilot - oil on panel - 11” x 14” - $500
Digital print on paper - 11” x 14”… https://t.co/NsZ23EPPQA

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So many new paintings! See them tonight.
Join me on Facebook Live tonight at 7pm CDT, as my wife and I crack a bottle of champagne and show you my new gallery and all of my latest paintings.
Link in bio.
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A… https://t.co/Nduns4dCsR

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

photographer rebecca.ney_photography kindly let me use one of her amazing photos as a reference image for this painting. Check her out and give her a follow, then join me Friday (May 15) at 7pm central time, on… https://t.co/JFlLrH3YRK

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I never have as many available paintings as I do this time of year - right before Art-a-Whirl, which will now happen online.
Join me on Facebook Live this Friday at 7pm CDT, as my wife and I crack a bottle of… https://t.co/3metwZCl5B

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

I’ll be doing a live virtual tour of my new gallery this Friday at 7pm.
Art-a-Whirl is online this year, and starts on Friday. My wife and I decided to show you the gallery, my latest paintings, and answer your… https://t.co/x9cNDkM4vV

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

When I was little, I learned to draw inside the lines. Then I had to learn how to draw the lines. Then how to paint inside the lines, even when there aren’t any lines. It’s weird and fun and sometimes frustrating… https://t.co/Iy4olDVfyB

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I’m constantly seeking peace and happiness - which is why I paint what I do. Few subjects will bring me there as well (or as quickly) as a swan. Beauty and grace wrapped in snowy white plumage.
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#hyperminimalism… https://t.co/cDGZ8E9zPo

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Overpaint on my latest owl, step by step and top to bottom. First lay it in, then it’s playtime (details).
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Detail of work in progress. .
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#oilpainting #realism #oiloncanvas #minimalism #matthewrucker… https://t.co/skTUPEnPTg

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

As my new gallery gets closer to completion, I’m getting more inspired to show some paintings that are currently available.

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Early Spring - oil on panel - 14” x 11” - $500

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#painting #realism #oilpainting… https://t.co/MowvDUhRMv

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

My painting of a barn owl flying in the night sky - lovin’ life - free.
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By the Light if the Moon, oil on panel, 30” x 24”, 2019, $1450

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#oilpainting #realism #oiloncanvas #minimalism #matthewrucker… https://t.co/rh85MSNuP5

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

This little wood frog was the first frog I painted in the Balance series. It was challenging and a true joy to paint. I still love it.

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The Philosopher - oil on canvas - 2016 - 19” x 14”

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These sweet little guys make me happy. So let’s put on our tuxedos and take an ice cold bath, because it’s world penguin day.
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Beach Bum, oil on canvas, 11” x 14”, 2017
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#worldpenguinday #beachbum… https://t.co/4NTQtfzxJL

[Matthew S Rucker @MatthewSRucker]

I’m a small business. So I can’t stay at home, antsy, looking for stuff to do. I’m working my backside off, finishing my new gallery, painting, and getting ready for the world to get moving again.
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I hope to see… https://t.co/FlBjLYaiCt

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For the love and respect of all earth’s creatures - us included - Happy Earth Day!
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Health, happiness, and love to all.
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#earthday #earthday2020 #happyearthday #🌎
#originalart #originalartwork #postminimalism… https://t.co/AXTERJurHu