August 5, 2024
Artists

Meet Briteso, one of Tallahassee’s most prolific street artists


Tallahassee muralist Matthew Forrest stands in front of a mural of Tallahassee namesake rapper T-Pain on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 in Tallahassee at Railroad Square.

The streets of Tallahassee are sprinkled with pockets of eclectic murals and artwork, largely done by local artists who want to contribute to the city’s beauty and uniqueness.

One such artist is Matthew Forrest, better known by his artist name Briteso. The Tallahassee native has painted some of the iconic murals in Railroad Square, southside and downtown. 

Briteso used to be a graphic artist but says he transitioned to painting for more creative freedom.

“I really did not like that I had to prepare what other people wanted rather than what I wanted,” said Briteso. “I left a full time graphic design position to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts at FSU.”



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