Mateo's Travels

Matthew Rice, also known by his creative moniker Mateo Blu, was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, U.S.A. His humble beginnings were like that of many other inner city youth growing up surrounded by temptation and negativity. Outside of having a loving family and a strong spiritual belief, two things that aided in changing Mateo's story were art and football. Both of these passions gave him the escape that he needed allowing him to grow.  His tenacious work ethic afforded him much success in high school as well as college, eventually skyrocketing  to the NFL. At one point, he played in the NFL Europa league and even created several pieces of art while there.

I'll be returning to Europe in the near future to create, curate, and cultivate a new base of supporters while there.  There are several goals to be met while there and your support will ensure that I will meet them. I have compiled a list of things I need to make my trip successful:
- Camera
- memory cards with a kit
- Round Trip Flight BM-HH
- Travel cost HH-Amsterdam
- Flight roundtrip HH-Basel
- 2-Day Ticket for Artbasel Switzerland
- MB-Sticker (1000)
- Invitation and promotion for my ArtShow in July (in Europe)

I am thankful for each and every donation.  To show my appreciation, every donator will be named on the offical webpage and travel blog (if wanted), plus I will give away a Mini-Print for every donation over $50 or more!

Donators who are giving away $100 or more, will be invited to the exclusive collectors club. This Club is allowing you exclusive accsess to  limited editions, pre sales and specials for Mateo Blu Artwork.