ABOUT THE ARTIST
RAMON MATHEU
Growing up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, I spent countless hours boating, fishing, crabbing, and exploring the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Wicomico River, Assateague Island, and Ocean City.
I founded Bay Pop Shop in 2007 as a creative outlet for sharing my artwork, ideas, and appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. Nearly two decades later, my passion for creating art remains stronger than ever. What began as a personal artistic journey has grown into a body of work that celebrates the cultural traditions, wildlife, and environmental challenges of the region I call home.
In addition to my career as an artist, I spent more than 20 years working in marine construction building environmental restoration projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Witnessing both the challenges facing our Chesapeake Bay and the remarkable recovery from restored habitats has had a lasting influence on my artistic work.
Many of my artistic designs celebrate the beauty of the Bay while encouraging awareness, conservation, and stewardship through themes centered on local wildlife such as the Blue Crabs, oysters, and our local traditions that make Maryland life so unique. Beyond fine art prints and paintings, I also bring my artwork to life through a collection of art-inspired lifestyle products designed to share my passion for the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s coastal culture. Whether displayed on a wall or enjoyed through one of my specialty products, each design is created to share my passion for the Bay and the communities that make it so very special.
POP ART
Bold, colorful art inspired by the Chesapeake Bay, its people, wildlife, and unmistakable character.
THE BRAND
Bay-inspired art brought to life through apparel, accessories, and everyday goods made to wear, use, and share.
LICENSING / WHOLESALE
Bay-inspired artwork available for licensing and wholesale partnerships, created to bring bold Chesapeake character.
POP ART
ART MADE TO BE SHARED
Ramon's pop art is rooted in color, humor, community, and the unmistakable spirit of the Chesapeake Bay. From bold prints and playful apparel to festivals, galleries, and chance encounters, the work brings people together through a shared sense of place. Each piece is designed to feel familiar, expressive, and fun, art that does not simply hang on a wall, but becomes part of the stories, memories, and connections surrounding it.
THE BRAND
BORN ON THE BAY
Ramon's work has always been inspired by the Chesapeake Bay, the crabs, oysters, boats, wildlife, and the people who make this place feel like home. The brand takes that same bold, colorful energy beyond the canvas and puts it into things you can wear, carry, use, and share. Every piece is a little bit of Bay life: fun, familiar, and made to bring some personality wherever it goes.
