From Scott's Perspective
Original Artwork
Paintings, Christmas Balls & T-shirts
About Scott McClelland
I am a Maryland artist, using acrylic paints to create original landscapes, and portraits of people and pets. Most of my work is done on a commissioned basis. I have recently branched out into T-shirts, mugs, and other add specialty items, using my own original designs.
I began my art career when my kids were little. We enjoyed the family activity of painting on glass Christmas balls during the holidays, using craft paints, which dry quickly, and clean-up with water. It was a lot of fun, and has proven to be the stuff of great memories. Some of my most prized possessions hang on my tree each year, and were created by my children, and now my grandchildren.
A few years back, I did a Christmas ball with a portrait of my friend's new baby, and gave it to her as a gift. The next thing I knew, I was receiving orders from other people asking me to create gifts for their loved ones. Using fine brushes, I am able to produce an accurate rendering of my subjects. It's very painstaking, and detailed, and I typically use a reference photo that I receive via text.
Subsequently, many of my customers asked me if I did larger formats. So, I started doing canvases, and it quickly became a year round pursuit.
I am an avid outdoorsman, and I love to depict the outdoor experience. I am fascinated by the interplay between light and shadows, and how it creates depth. I love the way lighting conditions change throughout the day, throughout the seasons, and with different weather.
I enjoy painting landscape-portraits of people as they are engaging in their favorite hobbies, such as fishing, hunting, golfing, etc.
I don't aim for photo realism, although I'm often told that my work looks like a photograph.
I simply render my subjects as I see them, through my own perspective.
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Contact:
From Scott's Perspective
Scott McClelland
1610 Denise Drive, Apt C
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Tel: 443-846-1398