Testimonials
“I’ve been painting at Art Matters since it opened its doors, and love the personal attention that comes with small, intimate classes, being pushed out of your comfort zone and always having an honest, constructive view on your work by Matt.
His critique is authentic, but more importantly, educational.
The encouragement to experiment with new mediums and techniques (in relative safety) is hugely appealing, and good for broadening your artistic horizons.”
— Sue Olivier, Australia
Marketing
“The art landscape in Singapore is teeming with private art schools and teachers…
Matt stood out from the crowd. More than a studio owner and an instructor, he is a coach and a mentor. One who does not simply dispense trite formulae, but who can read the room and successfully develop his students according to the individual’s aptitude, preference, and talent. And along the way, he injects interest and fun into the learning journey, with great sensitivity.”
— Janet Loh, Singapore
Corporate Communications Veteran
“Lessons with Matt were enjoyable. I took up art lessons primarily to enjoy the process of learning something new, and perhaps develop a new hobby. Matt adjusts what he teaches based on what the student wants, and I liked that. His explanation is clear, he is a patient teacher, and most importantly he's warm and amiable, which made the classes genuinely enjoyable.”
— Mandy Ow (PhD), Singapore
Lecturer
“I have been painting with Matt for almost 3 years. He’s a dedicated and patient instructor. My art journey with him has widened my painting scope and creativity. I have learnt to paint in different styles & textures. Over these years, I found major changes in my artistic styles and better understanding in tonal values.”
— Michelle (Miya) Goh, Singapore
Business Officer
“I've been learning from Matt for many years. He has always been a very generous and encouraging teacher in terms of sharing his personal experience in his painting process. He recognizes everyone has their own unique style and interprets art differently and guides me through the process.
Matt is also someone I bounce off ideas to, helping me discover and evolve my own style of painting. It has been a great learning experience with Matt and will continue to be so!”
— Jennifer Chong, Singapore
Client Service Manager
“I have been painting under Le Matt for the last 3 years. He is very dedicated and a brilliant artist . My work has tremendously improved under his guidance. Thanks Matt for all your support .”
— Shweta Singh, India
Artist
“Matt is a very patient art instructor. He is not selfish in sharing new methods of achieving the end result as such I enjoy learning something new each week.
What I really appreciate is he strives to have students to produce art pieces in their own unique and creativity.
He uses words like 'we' and 'our' to remind us that it is a joint effort, yet he respects our ideas and thoughts in the process.”
— Tang Lai Kin, Singapore
Church Ministry Director
“The 8 weeks of learning has truly been a game-changer for me. Matt is not just an outstanding teacher; he goes beyond providing valuable insights to make the entire learning process thoroughly enjoyable.
Throughout the course, his remarkable encouragement, assurance, and attentiveness stood out. His evident passion for teaching creates an environment that nurtures both growth and enjoyment.
I can't express enough gratitude to Matt for the positive impact he's had on my artistic journey. I wholeheartedly recommend his classes to anyone looking to not just learn art but to truly relish the entire learning experience.
— April Hong, Singapore
Graphic Designer
