Welcome to Andrew Alan Matthews Art – the official home of Manchester-based artist Andrew Alan Matthews. 

Rooted in a deep passion for storytelling and emotional expression, Andrew’s work captures the vibrant spirit of Manchester, Salford, and beyond. 

His collections weave nostalgia, urban life, and human emotion into powerful visual narratives, blending expressionism and impressionism with a contemporary twist.

Whether you’re exploring iconic cityscapes, poignant moments of everyday life, or imaginative escapes, this website offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of an artist who paints not just what he sees, but what he feels.

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I produce art and video stories of people, places and social issues and try to bring positivity to people through my art. 

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My videos put the meat on the bones of the paintings and highlights -   The Good, The Bad And the Ugly.  Just like me.

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I don’t pretend to be fully versed in the English language, but I speak with the heart and soul of a Mancunian with a passion for my art and story telling on people places and social issues. My spoken word pieces try to inspire, enthral and make people smile whilst turning negatives to positives in everything I do, I am a down to earth common man with a human soul.

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I am an open book, to be an open book you need to be brave, Fortune favours the brave 

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so if you are interested in what I do check out my website andrewalanmatthews.co.uk it might bring a smile to your face. 

Quotes by Andrew Alan Matthews

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COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Genuine Words.

Genuine Talent. 

Genuine Man. 

by Arran

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 Alan, your Art and Words come from deep inside and I really appreciate you letting me follow your journey so far, take care. by Tony

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 Well done, keep pushing! by Tim

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 Come down to the Britons Protection pub Manchester, Soak in the atmosphere of this iconic Mancunian Pub. 

Have a pint or two and enjoy my Solo Art Exhibition of Manchester Pubs and Cityscapes. You will be amazed at the Artwork and stories of Mancunian pubs and scenes from this great city 

All the paintings are for sale in the pub

Also Check out my website https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop   for more great artwork

Check out the paintings in the pub you tube video link

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YdB1Q0b1Q-M?feature=share  

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Check out my website shop page https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop    for  New professionally, realistically valued and priced artworks by Emma Evans Art Gallery. Making it more affordable to own an original one-off painting by Andrew Alan Matthews

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My Cityscape paintings are now  published in the Manchester Art Book, city through the eyes of its Artists Book in 2025, Bloomsbury Books  publihed the book and is now available in Waterstones and major retailers. check out the links 

https://www.thecitythroughtheeyesofitsartists.com/manchesterhome.html

to purchase a copy visit the Bloomsbury books website to pre order your copy

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/manchester-art-book-9781906860974/

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I have recently had a threatening comment on my Art and Hobby

So just to put the record straight:

Some people try to hurt you by using threatening comments and language. Why do they do this?? 

Maybe because they do not like you, 

Maybe it is because they want to hurt you and they get great enjoyment out of hurting you and others satisfying their own low self-esteem… 

Maybe it’s because they do not like seeing other people doing well…

Maybe its because of there jealousy. 

Maybe because they do not like their own life and see people who come across as doing well annoys and angers them. 

Whatever the reason, they use Threatening Comments and language to mainly hurt people. 

So just to let people know

My Art is my Hobby and Passion it is not a business, if it was a business I would be running at a loss and be going bankrupt. 

I spend my hard-earned money on Paints, Canvas, Limited Edition Prints and Art Materials which currently stands this year at about £3000 since April to July 2025. I fund most of this expense through my Part time job at Home Bargains

I earn less than £1000 through my Art Hobby 

If this was a business, which it is not, I am currently at a loss of about £2000

I raise funds for lots of charities through my Art and want to help others in the best way I can, see my webpage for info on this https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/charitable-contributions

I have never claimed benefits and have always worked hard all my life; I take home £10400 from my part time job as a shop assistant for Home Bargains working 16 hrs per week on a minimum wage. 

What’s the reason why you only work part time I hear you say.

” It is protect my mental Health, I suffer from Mild Paranoid Schizophrenia and I cannot claim benefits so I have to work. I am lucky to be in a job otherwise I do not know what I would do to survive and pay the bills”

I cannot afford to go on holiday with my earnings being so low so my Art is My Passion and Hobby, I spend most of my time consumed in my Art and it is my Art Therapy 

I am not looking for sympathy in this post, just highlighting that although I may look like I am doing well as an Artist . in Reality I am a struggling Artist like most Artists out there and I am trying to do the best I can to put food on the table for my family

But mainly my Art Is my passion, Hobby and Art Therapy 

I like most Artists hope that one day I may make a name for myself like BANKSY and earn some good money that can keep the wolf from the door.  

Or maybe my art and I, are just a WANKSY like my mates say. 

But seriously I am just a down-to-earth common man trying to make ends meet with a passion for my Art and trying to help others along the way, turning negatives to positives wherever I can. 

At Stanley Square, Sale, M33 7ZZ opposite Specsavers .  come and grab a bargain  

Also Come visit my Art Exhibition in Sale Town Centre, available to view from 8am until late in the evening everyday in the Corridor Gallery where pound land used to be,, I am the permanent resident Artist in Sale Town Centre.

There are 20 Limited Edition Prints of Manchester and Salford cityscapes on permanent display 

Sale Art Exhibition page Link - https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/sale-art-exhibition

Link to my website shop  https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

Link to the you tube video of the exhibition 

https://youtu.be/9urE1XawKZI

Press Release on my Sale Town centre exhibition 

Hi everybody here is my latest News Article published in September 2024 with Liveunion.com  talking about my art, mental health and my exhibition at Stanley Square in Sale . so check it out

https://liveunion.com/editorial/interview-with-andrew-matthews/

Comment from the general public 

The exhibition of originals shows off your painting style and paint properly.

The prints are just amazing. I love them.

Sale is very lucky to have them.

Thank you for sharing

by Arran

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My Artwork will be available to purchase through Goose Green Artgallery soon watch this space for more details 

Link to my website shop https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

comment and post from Goose Green Gallery Altrincham

Pleased to have met a great new up and coming artist Andrew Alan Matthews who has submitted these 2 great pictures for inclusion in our forthcoming Open Call Exhibition.  These paintings can be seen and bought from our website www.goosegreengallery.com shortly 

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 The HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY FUNDRAISER Raised £152.08 in the eBay Auction via Emma Evans Gallery, Thankyou to all those who placed a bid

I donated the Imperial war Museum by night Painting by auction through Emma Evans Art Gallery on eBay to raise funds for Help for Heroes Charity, a charity that helps war veterans who are struggling and living with life changing injuries both physical and Mental.

Here is the link to the auction which ended on Monday 28th July 2025 –   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396886541069 

The Painting and story depict a calm and peaceful scene at Salford Quays Imperial War Museum by night with a reminder that Wars are raging around the world today and to give a thought that peace is hard won.

My Dad was an RAF man, he was shot through the kneecap in the Cypriot uprisings in 1974, his best mate paddy died by his side. he was a peacekeeper defending Peace, freedom and democracy. 

In the UK we have benefited from peace since the end of the 2nd world War. If it wasn’t for the bravery of people of all races colours and creeds that helped the allied forces defeat the tyrannical powers and ongoing conflicts around the world today. we wouldn’t have had peace for so long. 

So, Thankyou to the winner of the Auction of help War veterans of the past present and future who have fought for Peace, freedom and democracy and who paid the ultimate price through their injuries both physical and mental.

If you want to donate to Help for Heroes charity directly here is the link- https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

here is the video link to the painting and story, a night on the Quays in the Salford Breeze  https://youtu.be/UNub_3BnwTI

any enquiries on my artwork contact me https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

or Emma Evans Art Gallery - https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/

Check out my video at Emma Evans Gallery of auctioning the painting - https://youtu.be/ufKk1zCtONc

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check out my Andrew Alan Matthews solo exhibition  at Emma Evans Gallery webpage displaying photos and videos 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/emma-evans-gallery

Welcome to Emma Evans Gallery - here is the welcome video of the exhibition if you have got the time visit my Solo Exhibition.

https://youtu.be/DwZ9vVO9LQA

Link to Ebay Auction of the painting  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396886541069 

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COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC

 I recommend this exhibition to anyone able to go. As well as being technically great, Andrew’s work is full of local nostalgia with subtle hidden hints of whimsy. Plus he’s a really nice, down to earth guy who deserves the support by Angela 

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A super exhibition and evening by Phillip

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 Well done Alan fab exhibition xx p by Brenda

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 #HelpForHeroes #CharityArtAuction #SupportOurVeterans #ArtForACause #AndrewAlanMatthews #BritishArt #MilitaryCharity #veteransupport @help_for_heroes @andy.alan.matt @wandering_palate_monton 

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 I AM NOT A NUMBER? A3 Limited Edition Print £50.00

Work stress collection website link 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/work-stress-collection-1

Stress and Paranoia website link 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/stress-%26-paranoia-art

link to my website shop https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

I am not a number video link

https://youtu.be/T1N5RubbeSY