Scott Olson

My work consists mainly of contemporary interpretations of traditional themes such as the still-life, floral and the landscape. It is characterized by bold color and the subtle nuance of line and texture.

I work in many different media and feel the work is most successful when a combination of techniques in involved. I prefer to work on paper, using both hand-made cotton rag papers and Japanese rice papers. I start with the hand application of either watercolor or oil paint. The simple shapes and colors are laid down first. Then I usually incorporate a monotype intaglio plate to introduce subtle linear and textural elements. The piece is then often re-worked by hand with oil as well as sandpaper and steel wool.

My work is inspired by both nature and man-made objects in nature.