Overview
- Jamie Matthias, a 41-year-old accountant, started painting as a joke and has since turned his 'terrible' portraits into a viral sensation.
- A wedding gift painting of his wife, Kate, sparked the trend when it was shared on social media and quickly went viral.
- Matthias has received over 70 commissions from across the UK and now spends two hours nightly fulfilling orders alongside his accounting job.
- His unique style, which he describes as creating 'an alternate universe where proportions have no meaning,' has resonated with audiences for its humor and charm.
- Matthias and his wife have embraced the unexpected popularity, setting up social media accounts to manage orders and connect with fans.