My name is Matthew Carson and at the moment art is my hobby (albeit a serious one that I would like to be able to turn into my profession). At school I studied A-Level Art and have retained an interest in all things creative ever since. I continue to teach myself photography and the disciplines of computer image manipulation using the fine products from Adobe, amongst others.

In recent years I have been experimenting beyond the digital realms, producing paintings, installations and conceptual pieces. You can see all my work (starting in 2002) and follow my artistic journey on my personal website, yvesravenart. In 2005 I formed the Manchester Gothic Arts Group (M:GAG) and held a significant group exhibition 'Unmasked', sponsored by the Arts Council, in 2007. It was a launch pad into non-digital forms of expression. As well as regular exhibitions, I often show at ARA - a club-like event for the gothic/metal/alternative scene in Manchester.

See some examples of my work below: