matthew kennedy creative
original oil paintings, prints and children’s books
explore the creative world of visual art and imaginative children books by dr. matthew kennedy an artist, author, father of 3 and family doctor based in ottawa, canada
children’s stories
merbles
merbles is a children’s story about a kind and innocent soul born into a harsh landscape. he needs to rely on others while being rejected by a calloused community. he is an outcast until his special power is revealed which transforms the world around him. it is an underdog story about resilience, friendship and new life.
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watch and listen to the full story below
(narrated by the matthew kennedy)
original artwork
portraits of trees
trees can live many times the lifetime of a human, sometimes thousands of years. their resilience and strength is captured by the gnarled branches, thickened bark, and deep scars from weathering countless harsh seasons. their story can be told by looking closely at their sturdy enduring trunks, up into the light colorful transient life of their leaves. this juxtaposition reveals both their strength and vulnerability, their character and beauty.
christian themed
abstract artwork
the bible is rich with deep wisdom and mysteries and filled with beautiful imagery. working with this imagery, gives the ability to weave many layers of meaning and depth into a painting.
landscapes and cityscapes
shop prints
variable sizes suitable for framing. each edition is limited to ten prints.
