5 years later. 5 years wiser. (Did I actually learn something?)

Export to PDF | Export to DOC“Stop trying so hard.”  “Stop working so hard.” “Stop trying to prove something.” Did I Stop? Looking back over the last five years, I think I actually DID! Last night we went to an annual event that in years past has caused me much sadness. It was an opening reception […]

It’s Christmastime at Home Color

Export to PDF | Export to DOCHOME COLOR Christmas Open House [This weekend!] FRIDAY, Nov. 30: 10am – 8pm SATURDAY, Dec. 1: 10am – 8pm 104. S. Poinsett Hwy. • Travelers Rest, SC 29690 I hope to see you this weekend! PS If you can’t make it to Travelers Rest, but would like to see more… […]

Big changes are coming…too many to even tell!

Export to PDF | Export to DOCSince I don’t even know where to begin in describing my latest endeavor, here’s a little sneak peek at what will eventually be my new Shop & Studio. And then later this summer, my blog will even have a new look AND a new name… (at least that’s the plan.)

A pile of hedge apples

Export to PDF | Export to DOCHere’s a painting I created in February, called Hedge Apples. It was for a contest for Countybank. They were looking to purchase 12 paintings for the lobbies of two of their Greenville locations. THIS particular piece wasn’t chosen, but I DID enter three of them… Below are some photos […]

I take NO credit for this. (Refrigerator art comes a long way)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI wish I COULD say I had something to do with this. Instead, this beautiful design on my refrigerator is the artistic handiwork of our 8-year-old son. I wish I were the kind of mom that said “Hey… let’s get out those new magnets and make something cool together.” […]

I have fallen in love…

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI am still in love with this sea of sunflowers! This painting is the second (and definitely NOT the last) oil painting inspired from my favorite  field in Travelers Rest, SC. (Click here to see a link to the first one.) To see this painting in person, stop into The […]

12 paintings for 2012 = 12 months of color

Export to PDF | Export to DOC2012 Print Calendars are ready to order! This vibrant 12-month wall calendar measures 16-3/4″ x 10-7/8″ when open. Each month features one of my new paintings from 2011. They are $18 each with free shipping. Orders are due on Tuesday, November 29th. Click here to order from my website. […]

Sunrise over the Cooper River Bridge

Export to PDF | Export to DOC COOPER RIVER BRIDGE • 16 inches x 12 inches • ©2011 Marie Scott “Gilligan’s” is painting number ten in a series of ten pieces I created to remember my a trip to Charleston, SC. This painting was inspired by a photo I took on our last morning in the […]

What I love about Charleston…

Export to PDF | Export to DOCHere’s the third painting in my series of streetscapes from Charleston, SC. Click here to read the inspiration behind this painting. Click here to watch a short clip showing the painting from start to finish.

The making of “Broad Street Barber Shop”

Export to PDF | Export to DOC Here’s a 1:15 minute clip that shows one of my recent oil paintings from start to finish. I’ll be taking all these new street scenes with me to the Piccolo Spoletto Outdoor Art Exhibit, May 27-June 11th in Charleston, SC.