Born in Columbus, Nebraska, Matthew entered the world of sculpting at age 14, creating figures of wildfowl and nature he observed near the Platte River. Art shows and competitions followed, and as his visibility increased, his unique style was lauded by many in the art world. While attending Hastings College and Creighton University, he was represented by several art galleries around the country. To date, Matthew’s pieces are included in over fifty hospital, university and corporate collections.
Matthew and his wife, Kimberly who is also an artist make their home in Omaha, Nebraska. They are the parents of three grown children.