UCU- When did you start your business?

MP- December of 2002.

UCU- What is your favorite craft supply?

MP- Wood. All my paintings are done on wood so I head out to Home Depot about once a month and stock up!

UCU- Where do you sell your work?

MP- Bluebottle Art Gallery in Capitol Hill, I co -own the gallery with my wife. Frank and Dunya in Fremont Fancy in Belltown LunarBoy Gallery in Astoria The kids stuff at: Clover, Bootyland, Pop Tots, Retroactive Kids, Happy Planet Toys A bunch of web sites and I also participate in group shows. I have one in LA in December and 1 in Florida in November. My web sites as well - www.matthewporterart.com & www.oneredpanda.com

UCU- What is your favorite part of doing big shows such as UCU?

MP- Getting to see how people react to my work. I sell mostly through stores so I don’t very often get to see the direct reaction from my customers. Also it is great to talk to other vendors and get that community feel.

UCU- Most anticipated “hot item” at your booth this year?

MP- Monkey World 2009 Wall Calendar. Each month features a different scene in Monkey World and it also comes with a cute coloring calendar for the kiddies or maybe just keep it for yourself!

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