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A Self-taught Disney Fine Artist Reveals how His Christian Faith Inspires His Work"I'm not a very good public speaker, but I can paint. Art opens doors. Once the door is open, it's awesome to see what God does." -Tom Matousek [Stream.org] Ten years ago, Tom Matousek was at a crossroads. Having spent decades in corporate jobs, he dreamed of creating extraordinary art. He sat in his parked car and prayed: God, what am I designed to do? If I'm going to do this, it's got to be now. (Photo: Tom Matousek paints Looney Tunes characters Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in his distinctive abstract style. His work is sold through Chuck Jones Galleries worldwide/Courtesy of Tom Matousek/via Stream.org) The self-taught artist began to invest early-morning hours in developing his unique abstract style. Lately that work has paid off. In 2016, he signed on with Disney Fine Art. Matousek is one of few artists authorized to create unique versions of beloved Disney characters, sold in galleries worldwide. Months ago, he inked a deal with Chuck Jones Galleries to paint Looney Tunes art. His portrait work has also garnered attention. A friend recently commissioned him to paint Frederick Douglass. Little did Matousek know this year marks 200 years since the Civil War-era reformer was born, and his art would be featured as part of a national commission. In an interview during a recent visit to Washington, DC, with his wife Kris and their son, Tom shares a journey animated by many surprises. New Friendships, Open Doors
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