Confectioner’s Shelf
BEST IN SHOW—Southern Watercolor Society, 48th Annual Juried Exhibition
Gadsden Art Center & Museum Quincy, Florida
On view Feb 20 – Apr 25, 2026

  • "Matthew's realist approach to watercolor stood out to me from the moment I first saw it... His sense of composition and subject are superb. He's able to edit his scenes with a clarity that eliminates all but the necessary elements to set the narrative, while allowing certain passages to remain understated."

    —Iain Stewart, Watercolor Artist Magazine

  • "Bird’s award winning work is diverse . . . focusing on traditional artistic themes executed with strikingly contemporary techniques."

    —Mandi Keighran, Elevating the Everyday

  • “Matthew’s work is not defined by the subject, but rather by the painter himself, orchestrating what emotional response the viewer will take away, while allowing the freedom to explore and glean the hidden gems within it. It’s a joy to behold.”

    —Anne Hevener, Editor-in-Chief, Watercolor Artist Magazine

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Private Collector