Limited Edition "With a Twist"

With a Twist, 16"x16" Canvas Print

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Limited Edition of 50 prints.

I am now making beautiful, limited edtition canvas prints of my most popular painting.  These look so good it's hard to tell it's not the original and at the large size of 16"x16" you can see every detail and brushstroke.  Each print is hand signed and numbered, mounted on hardboard and available both framed and unframed.  Purchase yours easily through my online store shop.talbertart.com.

Flaming Mai Tai

Flaming Mai Tai, 12"x16" oil on linen
by Matt Talbert

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Having a good cocktail is always relaxing, but nothing transports you to a care free state of mind quite like the Mai Tai.  For me it instantly brings back memories of Hawaii, beautiful sunsets, and sand between my toes.  Recently I was hanging out with Matt "Rumdood" Robold and Jason Schiffer and we were experimenting with different garnishes to capture the essence of the Tiki cocktail.  Traditionally the Mai Tai is garnished with half a lime and mint as the island and palm tree, but Matt literally turned that idea on its head when he hollowed out the lime and poured 151 inside.  I was a bit skeptical at first, but when that match lit up the lime it was an awesome sight.  A perfect example of how a cocktail can be taken to the next level with a beautiful presentation to accompany the beautiful craft.

Behind the Bar

Behind the Bar, 16"x 20" oil on linen
by Matt Talbert

My Neat art show has come to a close, but another big show is in the works for this Fall and many new paintings to go along with it!  Now back to the easel, stay tuned!

Double Strained

Double Strained, 11"x14" oil on linen
by Matt Talbert
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Here's another favorite painting from my show at Neat bar, "Double Strained."  Using a tea strainer to catch every last piece of ice or pulp is a simple yet crucial technique of the craft bartender.  Not only does it give the cocktail the desired consistency, but it tells a bar patron like myself that the bartender is putting care into making you a great drink!

Check out Neat bar...

Neat, 1114 N. Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91202

Cheers!

Cheers!, 24"x36" oil on linen

by Matt Talbert

Opening night of my art show at Neat was amazing!  The paintings looked great on the wall and I had an overwhelmingly positive response from everyone I talked to.  New friends and old ones filled the bar and drank delicious punches and cocktails made by some of the best bar men around.  I couldn't have asked for a better way to debut my cocktail series.  Later in the night the bluegrass band added to the lively atmosphere and by the end I had sold some paintings and prints.  Thank you to everyone who made this possible, you don't know how much I appreciate your support.

To see photos from the art show, check out my Facebook Page and become a fan!  Also, here are two great reviews of my show at the Fussy One and Societe Perrier

Cheers!

Solo Art Show at Neat

I am so excited to announce the debut art show of my classic cocktail paintings on Thursday, March 1st!  All twelve of my original oil paintings will be on display and for sale along with prints of your favorite pieces.  This amazing event is taking place at Aidan Demarest's new bar Neat in Glendale.  You may know Aidan from such fantastic LA establishments like Seven Grand, the Edison, and the Spare Room.  Sponsored by Bols Genever, we will have guest bar tender Marcos Tello serving up great drinks and doing a Bols Genever round talbe at 7pm.  If you come before 7:30 you will get a free voucher for the food truck outside and at 8:30 we will have a live Bluegrass band!  If you can't make it for the show, the work will be on view at Neat for most of March.

Thank you so much to everyone who has been so supportive, I can't wait to see you at the show!

Finishing Touch

Finishing Touch, 11"x14" oil on linen
by Matt Talbert

Available now in my Shop

Whether it's a simple peel of citrus or an elaborate garnish, putting the finishing touch on a cocktail is an essential and final step in making a perfect drink.  Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for some exciting news and if you're in the Los Angeles area a chance for you to see these paintings in person!  More details soon.  Until then, cheers!

The Pour

The Pour, 16"x20" oil on linen
by Matt Talbert

Watching a fine cocktail being made is almost as fun as drinking one... almost.  A bartender's precise measuring is the backbone of a good drink.  Add that to the rhythmical way in which they shake and stir it all together and you end up with a spirited dance within the framework of a timeless recipe.