Commissioned work

A painting with a story already inside it.

A commissioned painting begins with a place or subject that means something to you, then leaves room for watercolor to do what a photograph cannot.

Scott works from a small collection of reference photographs, looking for the essential shapes, gestures, and details that make the subject recognizable. The result is loose and interpretive rather than photographic.

Portraiture and strict realism are outside Scott’s practice. Homes, buildings, landscapes, boats, and places with a personal history are generally the strongest fit.

Commission inquiries are considered individually according to subject, schedule, and the available references.