Artist Statement

In a quiet bushland setting, surrounded by jarrah trees and bathed in a soft, moody light, sits Peter Scott’s studio gallery,   
Margaret River Studio of Fine Art
A wonderful painting environment, situated eight  minutes to the west of Margaret River.

Throughout Peter's 39 years in fine art, he has developed a style showing influences of the Impressionists and his inspiration come from subjects that surround him, using different lights, a variety of mediums and strong colour, he captures the ever changing ambience and atmosphere’s that permeate this wonderful region.

Peter was born in 1955 in Bunbury, Western Australia and currently lives in Margaret River with his wife Mari.

Completing a Diploma in Graphic Design in 1974 and working in advertising and Furniture manufacturing, he gave up his employment in 1992 to become a full time visual artist and has been teaching and exhibiting ever since.

Since 1981, Peter Scott’s work was featured in Eight Solo and 
Twenty Six Joint Exhibitions.
He has won thirty-five prizes and awards. This includes first prize in the WA Society of Art, Pastel Society of WA and has been selected three times in the ANL Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition – a national touring award and his paintings are represented in corporate and private collections worldwide.

Using a wealth of knowledge and expertise he has gathered for over thirty nine years, Scott conducts art classes in a tranquil bush environment at his studio gallery, where he predominantly works and teaches in Acrylic, Oil and Pastel. Peter says that working in such a pristine environment both his work and inspiration are continually evolving.

 Current Activities

Peter is now in full swing getting his Studio filled with new art works for the upcoming  Margaret River Region openstudios event running between 11th - 27thApril  
It is all about visiting studios, meeting artists who are not normallly open to the public and viewing their works in progress. The event draws together a wide range of established artists as well as showcasing lesser known local talent. Throughout the 16 day event you can move from venue to venue; entry is free and is a great day out for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.

"Out Of Our Minds Exhibition"
15th March until 22nd March 2014
Willyabrup Dreaming Gallery

The fifth in a series of exhibitions held with five artists all using different modalities to express  their ideas on these quirky exhibitions, the group is always  " a little bit out there, a little bit cheeky" and the exhibitions are becoming something of community event.

ENTER THE MUSE :  Peter takes a look at his own Muses and the interplay they have on his life and his own painting. In Mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Today, a Muse, that transpersonal aspect of our awareness through which creative insight and innovation can pour into us; a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for creative artists, writers, painters and musicians.

Exhibition of recent works at :  The Gallery at Wills Domain - Yallingup
7th September until  7th November 2012

Titled:      "Essence"

In this new collection of artworks Peter touches on the ever changing Essence that permiates all things, it is about observing the special moments that nature presents to us, the feelings that touch our heart, uplift the soul and makes us feel alive.

Exhibition of recent works at my Studio Gallery : 
Margaret River Studio of Fine Art

Exhibition of recent works at :  The Gallery at Wills Domain - Yallingup 
27th August until 30th September 2011

Titled:      "Where Two oceans Meet and Beyond"

A recent plane trip along the coastline between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin has been the inspiration for some of these artworks. Peter’s painting ‘Where Two Oceans Meet’ captures the grandeur of this Western Australian icon, where two oceans meet at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. His strong expressive brush strokes and the unusual perspective place us high above the ocean giving us a bird’s eye view of this rugged landscape.

Exhibition of recent works at :  Willyabrup Dreaming Gallery  
19th November  until 29th November 2011

Titled:      "Searching For Shade"

The fourth in a series of exhibitions held with five artists all using different modalities to express  their ideas on these quirky exhibitions, the group is always  " a little bit out there, a little bit cheeky"  and the exhibitions are becoming something of community event.

2006  " Mid Life Crisis...Not"

2007  "Fluid On The Brain"

2009  "Forbidden Fruit - Love Lust and Liquer"

2011  " Searching For Shade"

Artists

Peter Scott - Painting

Steve Pease  - Sculpture,  Jewellery and Glass  

Trish Durham - Jewellery and Painting

Helen Foster  - Potter 

Bill Meiklejohn - Potter

 The quintet met through the creative network  

Margaret River Artisans 

Margaret River Studio of Fine Art

50 Woodland Drive

Margaret River