Working hard

These are the trees and the paddocks and the fences and the old corrugated iron sheds that Scott sees each time he enters and leaves the valley. Their colours , this environment infuses his work as much as his pigments do.  What I cannot photograph is the extraordinary depth of the quietness in this part of the valley, a silence only broken by the occasional squawk of a bird or the sound of the wind in the trees.  

In this atmosphere of quiet and eucalypt scented air, Scott has been working hard.  He is producing works, both small and large, at what I think is a prolific rate, given the amount of detail in each work. 

         

This next work is called "My Brother's Boat."

"Why that title?"  I ask.

"Because it was like Dean got into a boat and slipped quietly away," Scott replies.

I love watching as Scott burns lines into another work.  His focus is such that it is almost as I am not there.

  

One of Scott's works has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Doug Moran Portrait Prize. The winner will be announced in August.

 

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Each time I am amazed by the details of each piece of art. Hope you will win the prize Scott, in my view you deserve it.

Have a great day you two.

xoxo Elizabeth

[Chris]

Absolutely stunning work, as usual. I love the smaller pieces. Each one of them would captivate my sons. "My Brother's Boat" moves me. Lovely.

Congratulations on becoming a finalist. Best of luck to you and keep us posted!