Dennis Mathewson
While experiencing Dennis Mathewson’s artwork for the first time, you will find yourself embracing and sharing his passion for the true island lifestyle in Hawaii.
Mathewson’s fun and whimsical storytelling tiki pieces are sure to bring a smile to local kama’aina folks and malahini visitors alike. His work is distinguished by his unique and exotic underwater sea-life pieces that come alive through his exclusive color combinations. Mathewson showcases the realistic, liquid style of the ocean, that include his signature bubbles which blend seamlessly into the skillfully hand carved images he creates on aluminum panels. His work is a culmination of diversity derived from years of past experience.
In addition to being an acclaimed fine artist, Mathewson has decades of experience in award-winning motorcycle, automotive and industrial custom painting. He successfully owned and operated his commercial art studio for over 35 years and is considered one of the world’s “top guns” in the custom automotive painting industry.
He relocated to Honolulu Hawaii in 1980 where he stills lives and paints today.
- Over 50 years of experience in professional artistry, starting at the age of 15
- Recognized as a top custom painter in the automotive and motorcycle industries, certified as a Master Refinisher
- Renowned international airbrush and art instructor, with involvement in major global events and contributions to over 100 art trade publications as a writer and speaker
- Creator and designer of Airbrush Tools for Anest Iwata – Dennis Mathewson Artool Airbrush templates
- Creator and designer of Direct Moulding DM Dzign Pitcher Frame Line
- Creator and designer of Alsa Paint Corporation’s Dennis Mathewson’s Hawaiian Hues paint line
- Produced Front and Rear Art Badges for Karma Automotive Rivera Hybrid Car
- Leading fine artist in Hawaii for more than two decades
- Pioneer of Mathewson Metal Art
- Sold over 2700 original pieces of Fine Art Metal
- Published more than 300 images
- Experienced scuba diver
- Accomplished photographer
Born to Be an Artist
Watch this 3 minute video about Dennis and his journey as an artist.