About Me

Mati Rose McDonough lives in San Francisco where she regularly encounters lucky elephants, talking birds and a mysterious girl who always wears feathers in her hair. These creatures of mystery and grace remind Mati daily that no one is too old for magic or too young for beauty, so she paints their stories for fans of hope and adventure all over our dear world. When she’s not covered in paint you can find her biking on her sea foam green bike, drinking tea and searching for colorful baubles of inspiration to share with you.

Mati studied painting at the California College of the Arts and has had many shows around the country. Mati has taught at painting retreats around the country and abroad in Italy. She is represented by Lilla Rogers Studio in illustration and licensing and has had her art published on Patagonia shirts, University Game boards, Pier 1, Calypso cards, Madison Park Greeting products and Oopsy Daisy canvases. Mati has also been included in several magazines and books including recent features in “Artful Blogging” magazine and “The Handmade Marketplace” book.

Mati’s very own inspiration & technique book “Daring Adventures In Paint” is coming out in July 2012! Available signed + with a print here!

Please contact my agent Lilla Rogers Studio for illustration & licensing opportunities.

Please contact me directly for original artwork, gallery and wholesale inquiries.