Art Teacher Matt Taylor Goes Viral on Social Media: Here’s What’s Happening

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Okay, so there’s this art teacher, Matt Taylor, who’s blown up on TikTok, and honestly, people are starting to think he’s not who he says he is. A ton of comments are pointing out that he looks exactly like Kevin James – you know, the guy from Paul Blart: Mall Cop and The King of Queens? It’s wild! Everyone’s wondering if it’s actually him doing art videos, or if it’s some kind of elaborate prank. As a movie buff, I have to say, the resemblance is uncanny!

Based on what people are sharing online, James is featured in at least 15 videos where he plays a happy art teacher. He gives painting lessons, shares life advice, and sometimes talks about love.

Although it hasn’t been officially announced, hints point to this popular art teacher character being connected to James’ new romantic comedy, Solo Mio, which will be released in theaters on February 6, 2026.

Okay, so I just saw some news about this upcoming movie – it seems the main character, played by James, is named Matt. The studio behind it is Angel Studios, and if you’re familiar with them, they’re the folks who brought us Sound of Freedom, so they generally focus on faith-based stories. What’s interesting is that there’s been a lot of buzz on TikTok, and neither James nor the studio is saying anything about whether those videos have anything to do with the film itself. It’s all very mysterious!

An art teacher named Matt Taylor is going viral on social media. 👀🎨

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Interestingly, the filmmakers behind the movie Solo Mio – a group of eight siblings known as the Kinnane Brothers – are followers of Matt Taylor on Instagram, offering another clue.

Charles and Daniel Kinnane are directing the new movie, and they wrote the screenplay with help from Patrick, John, and James. The Kinnanes worked with James before, creating the popular Sound Guy video series during the pandemic, which demonstrates their ability to promote projects online. Some of the actors from Solo Mio, like Julee Cerda and Julie Ann Emery, are followers of the Matt Taylor account, but others, including Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan Roumie, and Nicole Grimaudo, are not.

In Solo Mio, Matt’s dream wedding in Italy turns into a disaster when his fiancée unexpectedly leaves him at the altar. Instead of returning home, he decides to take his planned honeymoon as a solo trip, journeying through Italy to experience its culture, food, and beautiful landscapes.

Okay, so the movie never says Matt is an art teacher, but honestly, as I was scrolling through TikTok, I kept seeing videos that made me think there’s definitely something going on with his character and that profession. It’s subtle, but the connections are there!

In a video, he explained his practice of adding couples to his landscapes, stating, “I think when you paint, you’re aiming for an ideal. Seeing a couple in my work feels like a finished, complete image, and that’s something I’m striving for in my personal life too.”

@thisismatttaylor Answering some questions #teacher ♬ original sound – Matt Taylor

He also often points to God as the source of his creativity, explaining, “My art comes from something beyond creation itself – from the ultimate artist, God. He creates the world around us, and we, in turn, try to capture that beauty in our own work.”

@thisismatttaylor

Walk the walk

♬ original sound – Matt Taylor

A recent video shows Matt noticing a woman in class, suggesting a potential love interest might be developing. Many viewers think these TikTok clips could be a fun sneak peek at James’ upcoming movie, but it hasn’t been officially confirmed.

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Take that first step

♬ original sound – Matt Taylor

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2025-11-15 22:48