Matt Dove is a professional skateboarder. As a youngster, Matt Dove honed his skills by practicing skateboarding in the East Coast, specifically in the area that housed the skate park of Woodward. To the locals in that area, Dove was well known for his talent on the board.

Matt is well known for his prowess in the Vert discipline. Aside from this Matt is thoroughly engaged in other interests as well, especially in painting and the creation of other artwork. In a recent interview, Matt Dove talked about the history of his creative side.

According to Dove, he had grown up in a family of creative people, which is the prime reason he was able to tap into his abilities early in life. He emphasized that as a child all the things that he needed to hitch into his inner creative side were there. In short, he had grown up in a very supportive environment.

Recently, Matt Dove had been more interested in hosting his own art shows- though these art shows are often held in makeshift venues. Most of Dove’s art have been featured in skateboard-related publications like magazines and websites. All in all, his love for professional skateboarding and his art are intertwined.

In other news, Matt Dove has been engaged in music, in songwriting and singing. This versatility marks Dove’s commitment not only to the sport but to the different crafts in music and in art. This versatility is rare, and should be seen as a positive aspect of this pro skateboarder. Recently, he was able to host a skating camp for youngsters.