A man holding a child at an outdoor event, both wearing colorful shirts, with a crowd visible in the background.

BIO.

I was born in Kettering, OH. In the early 90s, I moved down to Cincinnati. I was always interested in creating art even at a young age. My passion for art really developed when I was accepted into the art program at Moeller High School. Upon graduating, I traveled north to attend the Cleveland Institute of Art. College gave me an opportunity to explore my style and work on my craft. I graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration. Shortly after graduation, I moved back to Cincinnati to continue creating art.

In 2007, I met my wife, Lauren. We met at my first solo art exhibit, “Smoke Filled Jelly Donuts” at the Southgate House. We were married in 2012 and now have two children, Molly & James. We are currently residing in Cincinnati, OH. We love seeing live music, collecting vinyl, gardening and spending time with family. Thank you and I hope you enjoy my art!

A family of four standing together outdoors on a sunny day next to a sign reading 'Shakedown Street' with a Grateful Dead emblem. The family is dressed casually, wearing hats and sunglasses. The background shows trees, a vehicle, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
Man holding a framed illustration of a skeleton wearing a patriotic outfit with a guitar.
Two people smiling under the Haight and Ashbury street signs in San Francisco.
A couple wearing sunglasses standing in a stadium with a stage in the background, preparing for an outdoor event.

Clients

Procter and Gamble
The United Way
Xavier University
Marc Ecko Cut & Sew
Accenture 
Cincinnati CityBeat
Seven Days -Vermont
Cincinnati Gentlemen Magazine
Art on Wheels -Cleveland, OH
Blue Chip Marketing
Rhinegeist Brewery
Kaiser Siding & Roofing
Sandals Plumbing
therethere.com
Randolph Next Day Paper
Autism Bright Start
LAMP Apparel
​Dayton City Paper
NKY Chamber of Commerce 
​Gustin Construction 
​BLDG

ARTIST RESUME

1998: CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART PORTFOLIO SCHOLARSHIP | CLEVELAND, OH

2003: CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART: 56TH ANNUAL STUDENT SHOW | REINBERGER GALLERY | CLEVELAND, OH

2005: ILLUSTRATION EXHIBIT | 1300 GALLERY | CLEVELAND, OH

2005: DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBIT | THE MOCKBEE | CINCINNATI, OH

2006-20: SECRET ARTIST EXHIBIT | ARTWORKS | CINCINNATI, OH

2006: MINIMUM / MAGNITUDE | SYN GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2007: RED TREE GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2007: MUSIC SHOW II | SHAKE IT RECORDS & PUBLICO GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2007: SMOKE FILLED JELLY DOUGHNUTS: FIRST SOLO SHOW | SOUTHGATE HOUSE | NEWPORT, KY

2008: I LOVE YOU, LOVE ME | NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT | NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

2008: CLEVELAND PRESS CLUB AWARED | HONORABLE MENTION | SINGLE ILLUSTRATION NON-DAILY NEWSPAPER

2009: FRAMED FREAKS | SOLO EXHIBIT | NVISION | CINCINNATI, OH

2009: SUPERHEROS RISE UP | GROUP SHOW | RED TREE GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2009: CREATURES & NARRATIVES | TWO PERSON SHOW | MADART | ST. LOUIS, MO

2009: HOUSE OF SCRATCH | GROUP SHOW | TORONTO, CA

2010: THE DIRTY SHOW | DETROIT, MI

2012: OTR FLAG PROJECT | WASHINGTON PARK | CINCINNATI, OH

2013: BIG LEBOWSKI FEST | WHY LOUISVILLE GALLERY | LOUISVILLE, KY

2015: HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL | RED TREE GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2015: SOLO EXHIBIT | FOLK SCHOOL COFFEE PARLOR | LUDLOW, KY

2015: 199C: OPENING DAY ART EVENT | BLDG | COVINGTON, KY

2015: SOLO EXHIBIT | STAINED SKIN GALLERY | COLUMBUS, OH

2015: HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL II | RED TREE GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2016: 199C: HOUSE OF CARDS EDITION | BLDG | COVINGTON, KY

2017: 199C: SCANDALS, SUPERSTITION & SCREWBALLS | BLDG | COVINGTON, KY

2017: LAY OFF ME I’M STARVING | AESTHETIC RESPONSES TO CHRIS FARLEY | THUNDER SKY GALLERY | CINCINNATI, OH

2017: 199C: THE BIG 5 | BLDG | COVINGTON, KY

2018: PRESERVED ADVENTURE | LIMITED EDITION SCREEN PRINT RELEASE | DIY PRINTING | CINCINNATI, OH

2019: 199C: REDS 150 YEARS | BLDG | COVINGTON, KY

2019: HONEY | THE HIVE ART GALLERY | LOS ANGELES, CA

2019: MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU | BREW HOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH

2019: SOLO EXHIBIT | FRAMESHOP | CINCINNATI, OH

2019: NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOURBON BARREL PROJECT

2020: ART IN THE TIME OF CORONA, SOS | CINCINNATI, OH

2021: ARTWORKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY | CINCINNATI, OH

2021: QUEEN CITY VISUAL NARRATIVE | 1628 LTD | CINCINNATI, OH

2022: NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOURBON BARREL PROJECT

2022: SECRET ARTIST EXHIBIT | ARTWORKS | CINCINNATI, OH

A bearded man in a white shirt holds an orange can cozy with a printed design, standing in a room decorated with framed art on a distressed wall. Beside him, a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer sits on a wood table. Another person in the background adjusts a frame on the wall.
Man painting a colorful design on a large cylindrical object in a garage.
A man with long hair and a beard stands next to a painted barrel featuring an image of a bottle with an eye and the text "Brown Eyed Women". The background shows an interior space with art and wooden structures.
Person signing a colorful wall mural with two abstract birds.
Wall mural depicting stylized cityscape with colorful buildings, bridge, and a riverboat labeled 'Queen City.'
People socializing at an art gallery event with framed artwork on the walls.
Silent auction display featuring artwork by Matthew Hembree, donation forms, and signatures from the Wishlist Foundation event.
A person painting a colorful mural on a large barrel in a garage, with various painting supplies around.
Wall with peeling paint and textured wallpaper, featuring a central framed screen displaying "C. Matthew Howe" signature, surrounded by colorful, framed artwork.
A person in a striped shirt stands smiling next to a wall displaying various artworks, including sketches and paintings, depicting abstract and human figures.
Promotional poster featuring cartoonish artwork depicting a chaotic diner scene. On the right, text reads "Smoke Filled Jelly Doughnuts," with details about an art exhibit by C. Matthew Hamby at The Southgate House, Newport KY, from September 7th to 28th. The illustration includes exaggerated characters and doughnuts.
Four framed abstract illustrations on a wall, each featuring whimsical characters and imaginative scenes.

LETS WORK TOGETHER!