Matthew Amey

matthewamey@mac.com
An artist from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, I have been creating artwork for over 20 years and tattooing since 1991. When not using a tattoo machine, I create works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, glass, digital design and various sculptural mediums. I continue to experiment with new concepts, materials, and techniques. To further my knowledge in the visual arts I am attending the University of Delaware where I am studying fine art with an intended graduation of Spring 2012.
As part owner of Independent Tattoo, in Delaware, I am consistently working either on paper, canvas or skin and I continually strive to incorporate modern advancements in technology into much of my work.
Education
Newark, Delaware, United States
Sep 2008 – Present
University of Delaware
BFA Fine Art May 2012
Research Fellow - Summer 2011
Experience
Feb 1997 – Present
Independent Tattoo Inc.
Co-owner/Artist
Award winning artist and co-owner of Independent Tattoo Inc. in southern Delaware.
Skills
 
painting, drawing, digital media, Photoshop, Illustrator, ZBrush, Blender, Rhino
Awards
Not Yet Famous Artists Revealed - Juried Art Show 2010 - Painting Award - University of Delaware

Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition 2009 - Illustration award - University of Delaware

Taiwan International Tattoo Convention - 2008
Best Tattoo of the day

Philly Tattoo Arts Convention - 2006
1st place overall male

2nd International London Tattoo Convention Oct. 6-7-8 2006
Certificate of participation

1st International London Tattoo Convention - 2005
Certificate of participation

NYC Tattoo Convention - 2005
3rd place best overall tattooed person

Philly Tattoo Arts Convention - 2004
1st place best color back piece
Forged in Ink - 2003
3rd Place best sleeve (arm or leg) male

1st Annual Washington DC Tattoo Expo - 2002
Top three artists choice – Best Color Small

2nd Annual Tattoo Contest - 2002
Sponsored by Vertigo Tattoo & the Pit
Best overall

5th Annual NYC Tattoo Convention - 2002
2nd place best color

Tattoo the Earth - 2002
Oakland, CA
2nd place overall male

Massachusetts Tattoo Festival - 2001
1sr place Best Overall Male

Cleveland Rocks Tattoo Show - 2001
Most Covered
1 st place Best Male Color

3rd Annual Obbey’s Tattoo Convention - 2001
1 st place Best Sleeve
1 st place Best Back Piece
2 nd best Best Portrait

4th Annual NYC Tattoo Convention - 2001
3rd place best overall tattooed person

8th Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - 2000
1st place best sleeve
2nd place large tattoo

3rd Annual NYC Tattoo Convention - 2000
2nd place best color tattoo

Generation XPO - 1999
1st Best back piece
1st best sleeve
1st best portrait

10th Annual Tattoo Convention Berlin - 1999
2nd place most realistic tattoo

The New Extreme Millenium 2000 Tattoo Extravaganza - 1999
Best tattoo sleeve
Best of show

Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - 1998
1st place best black & gray
1st place large tattoo
2nd place best sleeve

Forged in Ink - 1998
1st place best black & gray male large

Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival November - 1997
1st place best black & white tattoo

Mardi Gras Tattoo Convention - 1997
New Orleans Louisiana
1st place color back piece male

Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - 1996
2nd place best sleeve
1st place most realistic
Exhibitions
Plein Air Brandywine 2011

2011 Summer Research Art Show - University of Delaware

Punk Rock Fish Gallery - Solo Show - Ocean City MD

Not Yet Famous Artists Revealed - Juried Art Show 2011 - University of Delaware

'Wanderlust' Spring 2010 - Ocean City MD - curator and participant: a group show of artists and photographers inspired by travel.

Not Yet Famous Artists Revealed - Juried Art Show 2010 - University of Delaware

Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition 2009 - University of Delaware

70th Annual Members' Fine Art Exhibition - Rehoboth Art League 2008
Matthew Amey