Arkansas Artist Showcase | Scott Mattson

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The Arlington by artist Scott Mattson

Scott Mattson’s Bio

A Hot Springs native, Scott received an associate’s degree in graphic design from Garland County Community College, which is where he took his first painting class. He then went on to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. For over 10 years, Scott worked as a graphic designer with DOXA Total Design Strategy in Fayetteville. Currently, he works for Lockheed Martin on the Little Rock Air Force Base and lives in Conway with his wife, Aaran, and their children, Cora and Carter.

Artist’s Statement

I like to paint Mother Nature at her best and most often choose oil as my medium. However, I do sometimes use watercolors or pastels and occasionally select not-so-natural subjects such as trains or architecturally interesting buildings. I tend toward impressionism, preferring to leave details to the imagination of the viewer, and I try to capture the emotions of a scene through color.

Bear Cave Hollow by artist Scott Mattson

Experience

Summer 2007: Selected as one of 88 artists (from 250 submissions) to be featured in the 2008 Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Arkansas Artists Calendar (Bear Cave Hollow – August)
April 2007: American Art Gallery, Hot Springs, AR

March 2007: Featured artist at American Art Gallery for Gallery Walk, Hot Springs, AR

2006: Walton Arts Center’s Art of Wine theme artwork (commission), Fayetteville, AR
June 2006: Solo show at the Inn at Carnal Hall on the University of Arkansas campus, Fayetteville, AR

April 2006: Solo show at the Fayetteville Town Center, Fayetteville, AR

2004: Grand Opening of J. Gallery, Fayetteville, AR

2003-2007: Juried artist Fayetteville Fine Arts Festival, Fayetteville, AR

2003: Ozark Art Alliance Show, Sager Creek Center of the Arts, Siloam Springs, AR

2002: Best of Show – Ozark Art Alliance Show, Sager Creek Center of the Arts, Siloam Springs, AR

2001: Best of Show – Ozark Art Alliance Show, Sager Creek Center of the Arts, Siloam Springs, AR

Contact Information

Cell: 479.409.6499
E-mail: artistdsm2004@yahoo.com
Web site: www.mstudioonline.com