Matthew Ortega

As an escape, an escape to the everyday world &the troubles that come along with it. If I can make someone feel better & uplifted, success!

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

Album artwork, more specifically trip art inspired by the Mars Volta and similar to the type of aesthetic they have on some of their album covers. Where it’s more like an art pieces that’s bigger than a record or vinyl sleeve.

Where do you find inspiration?

Everywhere, I honestly bring my guitar everywhere I go because inspiration can hit you at any time. Having that around always puts my mind at ease when I’m on the road in hotel rooms and I feel like writing something down because it came to me then and there.

What would you do with $25,000?

Book a world tour, finally take my artistic endeavors out over in Europe, and Spain, and Ireland and Italy. But also play here in the states as well as places like Mexico and South America places that still have a huge scene for me and my music/art.

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