The Gilded West
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Original fine art · murals · commissions
Painting the moments
that deserve to live on.
Contemporary realism inspired by legacy, connection, and the stories we carry with us.
Matthew Trammel · California artist
A Message from the Artist
“I believe art should do more than fill a space, it should hold meaning. My hope is that the work speaks to you, reminds you of what matters, and becomes part of your own story.”
— Matthew Trammel
Selected work
Signature Collections
Collection 01
Gilded West Series
Stories of the American West, rendered through cinematic color, history, and gold.
The Gilded West
Passage West
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Iron and Sky
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Watcher of the Trail
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Pacific Gold
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Keeper of the Golden Forest
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Golden Guardian
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Quiet Exchange
Collection 02
Legacy Legends
A deeply personal collection honoring family, memory, and the people whose stories deserve to endure.
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The artist
Painting the stories
that deserve to remain.
Matthew Trammel is a California-based fine artist, muralist, actor, and speaker. His work blends cinematic realism with emotional storytelling—transforming family history, sporting legacy, faith, and the American West into enduring works of art.
From intimate commissioned canvases to monumental public murals, every piece is built around one question: what should this story make someone feel?
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Made for your
story and space.
Each project is approached as an original collaboration—from first conversation to final brushstroke.
Original Commissions
One-of-one portraits, memorials, family legacies, sports icons, western and wildlife artwork.
Luxury & Public Murals
Immersive, site-specific artwork for residences, businesses, institutions, and trophy rooms.
Live Event Painting
A one-of-a-kind painting created during weddings, benefits, brand events, and private gatherings.
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Matthew doesn’t simply paint a likeness.
He captures the part of a story
you never want to lose.
Commission collector · California
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Let’s create something
that lasts.
Tell me a little about the story, space, or idea you have in mind. Every serious inquiry receives a personal response.