Visual Biographies

 

 

A painting titled Heart of a Fool by Deborah Scott, depicting a young girl walking barefoot toward an open expanse, her vulnerability highlighted by the rough abstraction disrupting the realism. The scene captures the emotional tension of stepping into the unknown, symbolizing resilience and the courage to embrace love again after heartbreak. The composition intertwines classical techniques with symbolic elements, inviting reflection on the transformative power of vulnerability.

Heart of a Fool
40″x24″
Oil on canvas
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Red Rope, Pedestal and Power by Deborah Scott This contemporary figurative painting shows a women standing on a pedestal bound and gagged by red rope. To her left is a power outlet symbolizing her unrealized power

Red Rope, Pedestal and Power
40″x24″
Oil on and mixed media on canvas
         

FOMO
48″x48″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
         

Fred
36″x36″
Oil on and mixed media on canvas
         

A young woman in a white dress holds a bag of sugar, her index finger raised with a needle prick at the tip, symbolizing blood sugar testing. A glowing halo hovers above her head, adding an ethereal quality. The painting is a disrupted realism work by Deborah Scott, reflecting the complex relationship with type 1 diabetes, blending symbolic religious iconography with modern-day medical reality.

Pancreas
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
         

A young woman in a white dress holds a bag of sugar, her index finger raised with a needle prick at the tip, symbolizing blood sugar testing. A glowing halo hovers above her head, adding an ethereal quality. The painting is a disrupted realism work by Deborah Scott, reflecting the complex relationship with type 1 diabetes, blending symbolic religious iconography with modern-day medical reality.

Pen and Sword
40″x24″
Oil on and mixed media on canvas
         

The girl and the lion painting by deborah scott is a painting of a seated woman tethered to a large lion lying at her feet, figurative art, figurative painting, disrupted realism

The Girl and her Lion
24″x40″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
         

A young woman balances on one foot while holding two large birthday cakes, one in each hand. She wears a short pink dress and a party hat, evoking a festive mood. The painting, 'Make a Wish' by Deborah Scott, explores the tension between celebrating birthdays and contemplating the aging process. The woman, who works in the cosmetic surgery industry, is aware of the lengths women go to preserve their youth, symbolized through her precarious balancing act, reflecting societal pressures on beauty and age.

Make a Wish
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Available with Nanny Goat Gallery – San Francisco
     

A young woman runs away from the viewer in Deborah Scott's painting 'Scorched Earth - It's Getting Warmer.' The sky behind her glows orange, resembling flames, symbolizing the environmental devastation of global warming. Her fearful glance back toward the viewer highlights the anxiety young people feel about the future and the severe consequences of climate change. The fiery, chaotic background represents the urgent and escalating threat to the environment, capturing the deep concern for a planet in crisis.

Scorched Earth – It’s Getting Warmer
60″x36″
Oil on and mixed media on canvas

   

Painting of Aliyah by Deborah Scott, showcasing a young woman in a dynamic composition with disrupted elements and abstract overlays. The artwork blends classical portraiture techniques with modern abstraction, highlighting the artist's signature style of emotional depth and narrative complexity.

Aliyah   
24″x18″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Available with 33 Contemporary Gallery  – ON HOLD
     

Running from Stillness
24″x18″
Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas
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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
   

Golden Hightops
24″x18″
Oil and mixed media on canvas  – ON HOLD
   

Eve Bit the Big Apple
40″x24″
Oil on Linen
Available with 33 Contemporary Gallery
   

Between Reality and Heroics (Wonder Woman)
40″x24″
Oil on Linen
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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.

Aliyah
24″x18″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Available with 33 Contemporary Gallery
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Temperance  
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Radiant Sonata
40″x24″
Oil on canvas
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Invitation
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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Poet   (Truth Well Told)
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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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
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Sacrifice and Release 
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Facing Life and Destiny  
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Between Reality and Heroics (Wonder Woman)
40″x24″
Oil on Linen
Available with 33 Contemporary Gallery
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Vigilance
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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Bitter Truth
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Fire Extinguisher
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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Exuberance
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Acting Like Loving is Enough
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
Available with 33 Contemporary Gallery
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lucky Charms
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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Redressing the Balance
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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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
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Stalemate 
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Fear   
60″x36″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Sun
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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Star
40″x24″
Oil and mixed media on canvas
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