The Amazing Art Of Matt Mooney

Discover more about the art of one of CB’s most promising artists.

Since Matt Mooney (‘13) was a child, he has always enjoyed drawing more than anything else.

“For as long as I can remember,I drew pictures all the time,” he says.

As he progressed through middle school, Matt went through phases with his art as he took art classes along the way. These phases encompassed everything from scribbles to elaborate dragons.

When Matt came to CB as a freshman, he didn’t even have to question which path to take — he immediately signed up for the four-year art program and made connections with art teachers like Mr. Kevin McGovern ’74.

Matt then left CB for two years, never losing track of his passion throughout the way. He returned to CB for his senior year and has been heavily featured for his marvelous talents. For example, he was one of several students selected to live sketch at Open House this year.

What’s unique about Matt, besides his artistic style, is his attitude toward the artist-viewer relationship. While many people think artists should have an opinion about their pieces and state it, Matt says he feels the point is for “other people to develop their own opinions and discuss them.”

“Sometimes I’ll go on manic drawing sprees or creative sprees,” Matt says about his inspiration. It’s unfortunate at times when these sudden bursts of artistic flow occur during school time, but Matt is very good at balancing his artistic and academic world.

After high school, Matt says he is “going to community college for two years to take general classes. Then I’m going to transfer to an art school.”

Matt is planning on pursuing a career in art. He hopes to obtain a position as an artistic designer for a video games, an illustrator for novels, or even simply selling his artwork.

Everyone should keep their eye on the promising career of this great and talented artist.