MEET JOSEPH MATOSE, NEWPORT ARTIST
Born and raised in Newport County, Rhode Island, Joe is an accomplished artist of Portuguese descent who painted his first painting at the age of two. Already an accomplished artist in high school, Joe attended both the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Rhode Island. Joe had been employed by the Naval War College before his retirement. Now he paints and draws full time.
Joe is an extremely generous man, supporting his local place of worship as well as many community non-profit organizations. He regularly donates copies of his work to various fund-raisers.
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| Joseph Matose, Newport Artist, painting on the porch of his home. |
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Joe's artwork has been displayed in many galleries in Newport and other cities in Rhode Island as well as in New York City. He has won various awards for his art work including several from the Art Instruction Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In addition to painting, Joe also likes to read and write. His interests range from politics to sports to religion. Joe is an accomplished poet with several small books of poetry, illustrated with his art work, to his credit.
Joe is also extremely personable. When you visit him at his art gallery in Newport, Rhode Island, don't be surprised if he sends you home with a note card or print as his gift to you. He hopes to meet you soon!
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