Selection of Collected Works

Each piece I create carries a part of me, and I’m honored that these works have found homes with collectors who connect so deeply with them.  Here are some of my past works that now live in private or public collections around the world.

A painting titled Wish You Were Here by Deborah Scott. The artwork depicts a young woman in a party hat resting her chin on her hands, gazing wistfully as she sits behind a birthday cake adorned with a single lit candle. The background features an abstract, textured sky with hints of orange and blue, symbolizing joy intertwined with longing. Confetti and streamers in the foreground emphasize the celebration, while her expression conveys the emotional absence of someone deeply missed.

Wish You Were Here  
24″x18″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection
    

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Consumption of Innocence, depicting a young woman standing in a dense, shadowy forest. She wears a vivid red hooded coat and clutches a Target bag filled with medications, symbolizing caregiving for her sick grandfather. The distressed textures of the forest and the contrast between the modern Target bag and the timeless setting evoke themes of responsibility, innocence, and emotional tension.

Consumption of Innocence
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Talking Fish, depicting a young woman standing on a shoreline, holding a glass fishbowl with a whimsical, talking fish. She wears a vibrant red dress and yellow cardigan, contrasting against the cool blue ocean and sky. The image explores themes of anticipation and hope, inspired by the emotional tension of waiting for good news, with abstract textures adding a sense of uncertainty and magic.

Talking Fish     
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A vibrant painting by Deborah Scott titled Ode to Joy, featuring a young woman in a striped dress surrounded by a cascade of colorful confetti. She kneels in a grassy field with one arm raised, her face radiating pure happiness and exuberance. The vivid greens of the landscape and the playful energy of the confetti capture the spirit of living life fully and unapologetically.

Ode to Joy   
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Her Mother Taught Her Prayers, Amazon Delivered Scissors. It depicts a young woman with cropped hair standing atop a coiled rope made from her own cut hair. She holds a pair of scissors, symbolizing transformation and self-determination. Behind her is Dartmouth’s Bartlett Tower, representing tradition and change. The distressed textures and disrupted realism convey the emotional complexity of breaking away from expectations and embracing personal autonomy.

Amazon Delivered Scissors   
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Into Flat Space, depicting a young girl standing before a mirror. Her reflection is slightly distorted, symbolizing the struggle to define identity and self-perception. The background features disrupted textures and abstract elements, blending realism with abstraction to reflect the fragmented nature of self-discovery. The purple wall and distressed composition evoke the tension between what is revealed and what remains hidden.

Into Flat Space  
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Deception in the Woods, depicting a young girl in a shadowy forest wearing a red hood and holding a Target bag. The red hood symbolizes innocence, while the dark, distressed forest background creates an atmosphere of unease. The painting explores themes of vulnerability, trust, and hidden intentions, raising the question of who is there to help and who may take advantage of her.

Deception in the Woods  
40″x24″Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

Sacrifice and Release  
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection
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Facing Life and Destiny  
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Pamela Belyea depicts the co-founder and executive director of Gage Academy of Art standing confidently in front of the academy’s historic studios in Seattle. She stands on a set of blueprints, symbolizing her architectural background, with a snail crawling across the plans, referencing the academy’s nomadic beginnings. One bare hand gestures toward the school, representing her hands-on dedication, while her gloved hand holds a phone, symbolizing her outreach efforts to grow and support the institution.

Pamela Belyea  
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Permanent Collection, Gage Academy of Art

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Magician featuring Gary Faigin, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Gage Academy of Art. Gary stands atop a glass pyramid reminiscent of the Louvre, symbolizing his deep knowledge of art history. Wearing a paint-splattered smock, he wields a paintbrush like a wand, conjuring still-life objects from a magic hat—objects that often appear in his own paintings. The composition celebrates his role as an artist, educator, and mentor who shares his creativity and expertise with students and the broader arts community.

Magician (Gary Faigin)   
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Permanent Collection, Gage Academy of Art

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Balance, featuring a performer from Seattle’s Teatro ZinZanni. The performer stands poised with a purple ball in one hand and a green apple in the other, symbolizing the act of balancing life’s complexities. The background includes a fragmented sky and an unfinished wooden structure, reflecting themes of chaos, impermanence, and adaptability. The composition captures the elegance and resilience required to navigate unpredictability both on stage and in life.

Balance  
60″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Facing Fear, depicting a young boy standing in a vast stadium. He holds a sword in his hand and looks off-frame with a mix of fear and determination. His yellow jersey and athletic stance contrast with the imposing structure of the stadium, symbolizing his courage in confronting an unseen challenge. The composition highlights themes of bravery, vulnerability, and resilience.

Facing Fear   
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Without Permission, depicting a young girl sitting in a chair, intensely focused on playing a video game with a controller in her hands. She wears ripped jeans and boots, with an absorbed expression that reflects entitlement and disregard for boundaries. The distressed background and warm tones evoke tension, referencing the fable of Goldilocks and the theme of using others’ possessions without consent.

Without Permission  
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Creativity, featuring a young boy sitting on a wooden bench under a bright blue sky, deeply focused on drawing on a tilted board. Surrounding him are childlike sketches incorporated into the artwork, created by the artist’s 10-year-old son. The scene captures the quiet joy of curiosity and creative exploration, symbolizing the beauty of collaboration and the nurturing of imagination.

Creativity   
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

A painting by Deborah Scott titled Curiouser, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It depicts a young woman in a blue dress falling calmly through a dark space filled with nostalgic branded items, including the Pillsbury Doughboy, the Mystery Date game, Red Rose Tea, the Kool-Aid Man, and Mr. Peanut. The composition is rich with texture and layers, evoking themes of curiosity, nostalgia, and self-discovery as the figure navigates this surreal and chaotic descent.

Curiouser   
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection

Stalemate  
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Placed in a Private Collection
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