FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTER - LOS ANGELES

Matthew Aceves

The human-animal bond

Figurative oil paintings and large-scale murals exploring solitude, nature, and the quiet language between people and animals. Based in Los Angeles. Available for commissions worldwide.

A church clock tower with Roman numerals, showing approximately 12:10, features a religious icon of the Virgin of Guadalupe framed on the lower part of the tower, surrounded by trees, flowers, and a statue of a saint in the foreground.
Painting of a woman with short dark hair, holding a yellow flower on her chest, with two kingfisher birds perched on her shoulders, against a forest background with sunlight filtering through trees.
A woman with glasses and dark clothing standing near an ancient brick archway at dusk, overlooking a mountains and cityscape, with a dog nearby.
A painting of a woman with a star-shaped light on her chest, wearing a blue and galaxy-themed sari. She stands outdoors on a balcony with pink flowers, a white dog lying on the railing, and birds perched nearby. The background features a pastel-color
A person sitting by a riverbank, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and a black cap, surrounded by green trees and grass with a bridge in the distance.
A woman with dark hair in a black dress is seated on a rock in a dense forest, surrounded by three white wolves, one standing behind her and two lying on the ground in front of her.
A woman with short brown hair, wearing a black dress with a yellow sash, holding a white cloth with both hands, standing outdoors with a green field and trees in the background. She has a pigeon on her left shoulder and is also holding a fish in her
A woman wearing a black tank top is sitting on a stone ledge, with a piglet standing on the ground nearby. The setting appears to be outdoors with a stone floor and a building with a wooden door and window in the background.
Painting of a young woman with braided hair standing in a lush green landscape, with a mountain range and pine trees in the background. Two wolves are lying by her feet.
A person with a dark jacket and cap sitting on a wooden bench at the beach, with another person and a dog nearby, overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
A blue and white floral patterned vase with two white tulips and green leaves, placed on a wooden surface against a black background.
A man wearing a blue beanie and black jacket sits on a crate on the sidewalk, looking at his phone. He has a large bag beside him and a backpack on the ground. Behind him is a colorful mural with a golden angel and abstract shapes.
A young man sits on rocky ledge by the ocean, facing dark clouds and a storm, while a semi-transparent angelic figure with large wings stands beside him, overlooking the water and clouds.
A soldier in military gear aiming a rifle, with a large angel statue standing behind him, raising one hand.
Nighttime forest scene with trees, fog, and two children wearing coats and hats walking through the woods.
A painting of a spray paint can on a textured gray wall, with the can depicted in gray and blue colors, and the artist's signature in the bottom right corner.

Contact & Commissions

Open for custom oil paintings, large-scale murals, cover art, and illustration commissions. Based in Los Angeles — working with collectors, institutions, and publications worldwide.

Process oil painting 🖼️
Process oil painting 🖼️
Progress oil painting
Progress oil painting
Oil on canvas #painting #figurepainting #oils
Copper engraving
Painting for my girlfriend oil on gessoboard 11x14” #tulip painting #painting
Our Lady of Guadalupe process! #schoolmural #ourladyofgudalupe #catholic
My cat 20x30” for sale oil on canvas. I enjoyed this limited palette with contrast of temperature. Blue is very difficult but glad I overcome it’s challenges (sorta, or maybe I didn’t) #oil #oilpainting #fyp
Process oil painting 🖼️ Progress oil painting
Oil on canvas #painting #figurepainting #oils
Copper engraving
Painting for my girlfriend oil on gessoboard 11x14” #tulip painting #painting
Our Lady of Guadalupe process! #schoolmural #ourladyofgudalupe #catholic
My cat 20x30” for sale oil on canvas. I enjoyed this limited palette with contrast of temperature. Blue is very difficult but glad I overcome it’s challenges (sorta, or maybe I didn’t) #oil #oilpainting #fyp