Matt Schu

Star and the Maestro

Matt Schu is an artist and illustrator of several children’s books including one by well-known Oregon native Noah Strycker. Noah’s brand new Star and the Maestro is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s relationship with a Starling, and is due out on September 24th. “For about three years…Mozart kept a pet Starling, remembered for the anecdote of how Mozart came to purchase it, for the funeral commemorations Mozart provided for it, and as an example of the composer's affection in general for birds.” (Wikipedia) In addition to brilliant and fascinating illustrations for kids, Matt does gallery works, personal works, and house portraits. You can see many examples of his work at matt-schu.com. Come meet him at WAF on Sunday, December 8th. Please check the official signing schedule published by Bird Alliance of Oregon in case of changes before you head out.