Shows

February 10, 2014

When I create a piece of art, I think about more than just the end-result, it’s about the process I go through to create that piece. To me the process is just as much a part of the piece of work as the final product itself.

“Growing Process” is about how seeing both the process and the original artworks can change or enhance the art viewing experience. The works in this show are also personal. The organic shapes have a literal connection to growth as plants but also are metaphorical in their titles and how they apply to my own personal growth as a person and artist. Locations also tend to change and grow over time and the way a place once was in our minds eye may no longer be that way. This is why I chose to depict these places in such an organic way. Change is inevitable, and it is also beautiful. I’m very excited to be showing “Growing Process” at the Sacramento Temporary Contemporary Gallery (aka Temp Gallery) from Feb 6-27,2014! This is the first solo art show that I’ve had in a gallery space. It’s awesome to see my hard work on the walls and to hear what people have to say about it. I have gotten a lot of really positive feedback on the show and the process videos being shown with the pieces have been well received! Many of the questions people posed about my work were much more specific than “How do you make your pieces?”. Some of the questions were: “Do you start your process on the final piece right away or do you sketch first?” “How do you keep your hand so steady?” and “How do you keep the charcoal from smudging?”. And some of the remarks I got were: “Your work is very unique, I haven’t seen anything like it before!” “I like the juxtaposition between the very precise lines and the ‘wooshbooshwoosh’ (sound effect complete with hand gestures) watercolor background.” and “Your pieces remind me of Matisse’s stained glass windows in the church he designed!” If you weren’t able to make it to the opening reception here’s my portion of the Art Talk:

And here’s a quick virtual walk through of the show for those of you who aren’t able to make it to see the show in person:

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me so far in my art career. I am immensely grateful to everyone who helped to make this show happen, especially the awesome people who chose to back the “Art Show: Line Drawing and Process Videos by Heather Scott” Kickstarter project! Till next time! Much Aloha, Heather Scott

August 2, 2013

Announcement of Heather Scott's Growing Process show at the Temp Gallery in Sacramento, CA in Feb 2014

Getting art on a wall, in a gallery, out in the world so it can live! These are all things that most artists who make art their profession can agree that they work towards. I have been lucky to have been in many shows where I have exhibited one or two of my pieces. I had a solo show, in 2002, at a hospital but at that time I was so new and so young that I didn’t have a cohesive body of work or any experience or direction that I wanted to go in. These have all been valid and educational experiences and they’re part of what make me the artist that I am today.

Having a show in a gallery is what I have been working towards. To have an entire series held by those beautiful white walls that are there to hold and show off art with the gallery lights illuminating the work just right. This has been sitting in the gallery in my head for, probably, ever.

I’m very excited to announce that the Temporary Contemporary Gallery in Sacramento, CA has invited me to show my drawings in one of their gallery rooms in February 2014! I will be showing my “Growing” series and another series that is currently in progress! A couple weeks ago I met with the Gallery Owner and the Curator to show them my portfolio, discuss details, and to see the space. I’m really excited about the space that I will be showing in! I think it is going to compliment both series very well and hopefully create discussion.

Currently, there is not a date set for the opening of the show. I will keep everyone updated as the show gets closer!

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and supported me in my art career so far! I have a lot of work to do in preparation for the show and will keep you updated on my progress!

May 13, 2013

The Tour de Cluck is happening this month in Davis, CA, the town that calls itself the “Bicycle Capital of the U.S.”! Why am I posting about this? Because I have decided to participate by creating a piece for their art auction that happens on May 25th! This is the first time that I’ve ever been presented with the opportunity to seriously draw a bicycle or chickens and decided it was an eggcellent challenge. It was fun to take a little breather from the current series and do something completely different.

“A Couple of Biker Chicks” 11″x11″
Charcoal on Paper
4/2013

November 17, 2012

Last Friday, November 9, 2012, was the opening of the Small Works in the Foothills Holiday Show and Sale at ASiF Studio in Grass Valley, CA.

These are my pieces that are in the show!

When I walked into the opening of the show I was immediately overwhelmed by the sheer number of people and artworks in the space! It was absolutely fantastic! There was easily over 1000 pieces of artwork in just about every medium imaginable! Here are a few of the ones I found the most interesting:

Mary Deleray Russel Tropic Wind Ink & Colored Pencil

I found Mary Deleray Russel’s work very interesting because it’s whimsical and imaginative. I also really enjoy the way she combines ink and colored pencil. When you look at her work at first you really think it’s a watercolor the way she fades colors into one another until you read the tag.

Susan Crocenzi Bits of You & Bits of Me Mosaic

Susan Crocenzi’s mosaic piece really caught my eye. I really enjoy the colors and shape of this mosaic piece. The photo above it is, I believe, Susan’s studio space. There were mosaic pieces everywhere! The warm colors that she uses in her mosaics is what really draws me to her work.

Mark Einert Untitled VII Blown Glass Pumpkin

Mark Einert had many glass gourds in the show. I enjoyed this particular one because of the iridescence and the cool colors that are apparent in the glass. I also love the stem of the gourd because the textures remind me of the hikime textures I get in my Mitsuro pieces.

Ed Hensley Snail I Photo on Metal

My friend and I had the pleasure of actually getting to talk with Ed Hensley about his work. He had several photo pieces on metal in the show but the one that struck me as the most interesting was this snail. He said that he spent an entire morning doing a photo shoot with this little guy. I really love how the translucency of the snails body is accentuated by being printed on the reflective metal.

Kathryn Wronski Sweetie Oil

Kathryn Wronski’s animal portraits were very well done. I enjoyed seeing her studio space and how she creates her pieces. I love how she gives all the animals she paints personality and isn’t afraid to make it look like a painting. I like that you can see a lot of the brush strokes in her pieces. I thought I had gotten a photo of one of her cow paintings too but it looks like I didn’t. If you ever get the chance to go into her studio look at the cow paintings they were my favorite. I saw lots of pieces being sold that night! What’s fantastic about this show is that it’s up until January 5th, 2013 and when one piece sells it’s replaced with another piece! So the show is constantly changing and evolving. So, if you were there at the opening and you went into the gallery today there would be pieces up that you hadn’t seen yet! If you would like to visit the gallery, a great day to do that would be Saturday December 8th, 2012 for the Trunk Show from 10am-5pm! I’ll be there with a couple of other jewelry artists demonstrating my Mitsuro jewelry technique. If you’re interested in any of the pieces you see in my blog or in visiting the gallery please contact ASiF Studio!

November 8, 2012

As you’re walking around the Ward area in Honolulu you see lots of warehouses and shops. You’d never guess hidden in one of these warehouses is a beautiful gallery housing some incredible artwork! Tuesday October 30, 2012 was the opening of the “Off the Cuff” show at the Fine Art Associates in Honolulu, HI! I had the pleasure of being one of fifteen artists selected to show their wearable sculptural jewelry. As I walked to the opening of the show I noticed a rainbow had formed right over the warehouse that the Fine Art Associates is located in, even mother nature wanted to get in on the art action.

As I walked into the Fine Art Associates I felt like I was transported to someplace completely different from the warehouses that I was just walking by. The inside was glistening with gallery lights and beautifully displayed art works. There were even pieces hanging from the ceiling!

Thirteen of my pieces were elegantly displayed for everyone to enjoy.The whole night was so much fun! I met a lot of really great people and had the pleasure of sharing how I create each of my pieces with many of them!

See that blue dot?! It mean’s it’s sold!

About half of my pieces sold that night! It was said that my pieces were “Flying out the door!” And I was told that someone bought a piece that another women wanted. I’m so excited that people are loving the pieces that I am creating, it really makes me feel like this is what I’m meant to be doing. The best part of the whole night for me was that I was able to meet each person that purchased one of my works. I love being able to meet the people who will be enjoying my pieces.

Here’s pictures of a few of the pieces that sold that night!

I did not get as many photographs of other artists pieces as I would have liked to, but here are the ones I was able to capture that night!

Maika’i Tubbs uses buttons and recycled plastic price tags to make some very intricate and unique rings and necklaces!

I had the pleasure of asking Marla Momi Musick a little about her pieces. She said that she takes traditional Hawaiian motifs and uses them in a modern way to create her designs. The way she combines the two is truly stunning. A fellow art alumnus who recently graduated from the University of Hawaii came to the opening and called me an “inspiration”. It is probably one of the greatest compliments that I’ve ever received and I never would have thought someone would be calling me an inspiration. I hope to continue to inspire others to follow their dreams. I had such a great time at the opening that I’m very excited for the next art opening that I get to participate in this Friday at the Small Works in the Foothills show! Thanks for reading everyone! I’m off to get back to working on more pieces!! I hope to see you at a show soon!

A note from the Fine Art Associates: To see a complete listing of art from “Off The Cuff” and pricing click here! Please contact Owner/Art Consultant Lauren Faulkner (591-2489) at The Fine Art Associates to purchase.