Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here!

Hi, I’m Griffyn Gentry, an artist born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Creativity has always been a constant in my life. I grew up surrounded by art thanks to my parents, Tracee and Pat Matthews, who are both full-time artists. Watching them build careers doing what they loved shaped the way I viewed work from a young age. In our home, creativity and entrepreneurship were simply part of everyday life.

Even with that influence, I didn’t initially plan to pursue art professionally.

I always loved creating and studied art throughout school, but for a long time it remained something personal to me — an outlet I returned to simply because it brought me joy. While studying at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where I graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, I continued painting in my spare time.

During my sophomore year, I created a series of paintings inspired by some of my favorite musicians. That series led to me being featured as Artist of the Month in Heights Living Magazine in 2020 — a true honor, especially because I grew up reading the magazine.

The experience encouraged me to continue developing my work and exploring my style as an artist.

After graduating, I explored different career paths before eventually building a career in digital marketing, where I was able to combine creativity, design, and storytelling in a professional setting. While that work allowed me to express my creative side, painting remained the place where I felt most connected to what I love.

Over time, what began as a personal outlet grew into something much more meaningful. I realized that creating art wasn’t just something I enjoyed — it was something I truly wanted to pursue.

Today, I create paintings inspired by emotion, meaningful places, and moments that carry a sense of nostalgia and story. My goal is to create artwork that feels personal and timeless — pieces that allow people to connect with a memory, a place, or a feeling that matters to them.

In many ways, pursuing art now feels like coming full circle — returning to something that has always been part of who I am.