Scott Anderson, landscape paintiner minnesota. Dumond, prismatic palette. Place whatever text you'd like here for Google, it doesn't show.
NEWS
Hello Easton!
July 19, 2010
Scott is in Maryland this week to partake of the heat, humidity, soft shell crab, and spectacular Eastern Shore for the annual Plein Air Easton event. On the way home he plans to paint at Gettysburg and Antietam.
Through July 9: In Plain Sight
Paintings of Minnesota by Richard Abraham, Neil Sherman, and Scott, with sculptures by Bryan Young. At the Bloomington Art Center, May 14 through July 9, 2010. Reception Friday, May 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Artist talk Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. in the Inez Greenberg Gallery.
BEST OF SHOW!
April 10, 2010
Yeah!! Scott's painting, Valentines for Sale (below) wins the top prize at Salon International 2010! The piece was selected from 392 juried works out of 1300 submissions from 46 states and 18 countries.
The judge, renowned portrait artist Everett Raymond Kinstler, had this to say:
"Valentines for Sale is imaginative, well composed, and excellently handled. Anderson's use of color and sensitive, painterly technique make for an unusual and interesting painting. The conception conveys a sense of time, space, and temperature. It is intelligent and contemporary. I'm very impressed."
Also in the exhibition are Scott's paintings Hallelujah! and Jesus House. The event is held at Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio. Thank you Mr. Kinstler and Salon International.
Scott joins Brandon Michael Fine Art
March 27, 2010
When you're in Santa Fe, be sure to visit!
The color of winter
March 3, 2010
Snow reflects what's around it — sun, sky, buildings, even other snow — making pink, peach, and iridescent, violety-blue hues. I miss it already.
I had a grand time at the first annual Extreme Plein Air Painting Extravaganza sponsored by the Grand Marais Art Colony in February. I and 15 other zealots stayed at Camp Menogyn on Bearskin Lake on the Gunflint Trail. Check out my Snow section to see some of the work.
China: What a trip!
November 13, 2009
I recently traveled to Guangdong province in China with California painter Jason Situ and several other artists. Our hosts from the Kaiping Ministry of Culture were friendly, gracious, and attentive in the extreme. We painted in the city, countryside, and surrounding villages, often alongside Chinese art students. It's amazing how much can be communcated with pointing, smiling, and giving thumbs up! —Scott
Going Coastal
October 10, 2009
In late September, Scott flew to San Francisco then drove with colleagues Neil Sherman and Mike Rada south to San Luis Obispo. The hundred or so miles on Highway 1 between Carmel and the Hearst Castle is about as awe-inspiring as it gets—when you can see through the fog. Fortunately, they got some painting in when the sun came out. When it didn't, they painted the fog.
The merry band of Minnesotans enjoyed the camaraderie of their Western rivals at the San Luis Obispo plein air festival, but reveled in team spirit when Ken DeWaard, a Wisconsinite, won a top prize.
Up North
September 23, 2009
In August, Scott painted north of Lake Superior along the Gunflint Trail, an ancient Ojibwe and voyageur route to some of Minnesota's most pristine lakes.
Best New Painter at Easton
July 26, 2009
Scott was selected the 2009 Best New Artist to Plein Air Easton!, the premiere outdoor painting event on the east coast. Out of 59 participating artists, about 25 were new to the event this year. Thank you, PAE!
Painting Telluride
July 5, 2009
Inspired by the funky, Victorian charm of Telluride, Colorado, Scott painted lots of town scenes (in addition to the wonderful mountain views) while at the town's 6th annual plein air competition.
High culture on the high plains
June 2009
On their way to Telluride, Scott painted in the South Dakota Badlands with fellow painter Richard Abraham. While there they discovered a remarkable collection of original oil paintings that included work by Harvey Dunn, N.C. Wyeth, and others—all at that bastion of high culture, Wall Drug. Painted during the 20s, 30s, and 40s, most of the work had been commissioned as magazine illustrations. Man, could those guys paint!
New Gallery in Estes Park
May 2009
Fans of art and Rocky Mountain National Park will be happy to know that Franklin Crone is back in town. For years, Franklin operated Red Stallion Gallery in Glen Haven, Colorado, a few switchbacks north of Estes Park. After a couple-year sabbatical, he's back in Colorado with a new gallery, Reily Fine Art in downtown Estes Park. Franklin's good taste and expertise made Red Stallion a must-go desitination for collectors in the area and Riely Fine Art is sure to be the same (but without the thrilling drive). We're pleased to have paintings in Frank's care. If you're in the vicinity of the RMNP this summer, be sure to stop by.
Best in Show, Burnsville Art Fete
April 2009
Scott won top honors for his painting Valentines for Sale at "Art Fete," a competition at the beautiful, new Burnsville (MN) Center for Performing Arts.
Solo Show: Finding Minnesota
April 2009
Kelley Galleries will present a show of Scott's work this month at its Woodbury location. Titled "Finding Minnesota: Hidden in Plain Sight," the show is a collection of scenes from around the state (plus a few from elsewhere). Reception Thursday, April 16, 5 to 9 p.m.
San Luis Obispo People's Choice!
October 2008
October was a busy month for Scott in California! At the San Luis Obispo Art Center's Plein Air Festival, Scott's painting, Morning on Estero Bay (below), was voted "People's Choice" by event attendees. Two weeks later, Scott's work was included in the Laguna Beach Invitational at the Laguna Art Museum, alongside some of the top plein air painters in the country.
Twin Cities media dig the bridge project
September 2008
Last summer, Scott did a series of paintings of the reconstruction of the I-35W bridge over 
the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Check out the media coverage:
Minnesota Public Radio (audio)
KSTP Live (video)
Minneapolis StarTribune
WCCO News
MinneapolisSt.Paul Magazine (left)
Southwest & Downtown Journals
Laguna Beach Plein Air member's show:
3rd Place Winner
Spring 2008
Scott's painting, Waterslide, won third place honors at the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association's 4th Annual (2008) "Best of Plein Air" show. The event was juried by artist Gil Dellinger. The director of the Irvine Museum, Jean Stern, judged the awards. Scott's painting, Karaoke, was also part of the show.
