Connecting the Arts
Leonard recently retired from teaching in B.C. and is a new resident of the Camrose area as of August 2023. The strength of Leonard's acrylic paintings lies in his expressive style celebrating the flow of nature through the use of broad, loose brushstrokes of vibrant colours and rich tones incorporating a wet-on-wet technique.
Born in 1960, Leonard Matte was raised in the Vancouver
Mainland where he spent most of his life. Always a practicing artist, he has
had other professions including teaching painting and drawing classes to
both children and adults. For four years, he taught art classes for the
Continuing Education Program of the Vancouver School Board. From the
University of British Columbia, Leonard attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree and a Professional Teacher’s Certificate. Leonard’s work has been
widely collected in B.C. and Alberta through representation of a number of
prominent commercial galleries. In addition, twice his art has been featured
on the cover of Reader’s Digest Magazine. Leonard is currently
represented by Art Gallery Kimberley in B.C.
