Frequently Asked Questions
Q – How long did it take you to create these works?
A – Well, one could say all my life. In a sense they are cumulation of all my life’s learning experiences, but from start to finsh it can vary from a few hours to hundreds of hours. It really depends on the size, material and complexity of the piece.
Q – What is the purpose of this website?
A – This website acts as an art gallery for the work of Peter Scott. It’s a place to display, sell and educate viewers and users about the creation and the development of my art.
Q – What is your general creative process?
A – Quite often it starts with an idea with some sketches on my iPad or scrap paper.
Q – do you sell your art?
A – Yes, my art is for sale through Saatchi Art, Etsy, as well as directly. My art on Saatchi are original signed and authenticated pieces. The prints through Etsy are much less expensive, but are printed 2d copies of the originals and are not signed. Art directly purchased or commissioned work from me are also signed and authenticated.
Q – Where do you find your ideas?
A – In the shower, really just about anywhere. I don’t have a specific time or place.
Q – Who are your favorite artists?
A – Salvador Dali, Danby, Margaret Sarah Pardy, there are actually too many to list.
Q – What is your favorite medium to work with?
A – I have three; iPad for digital art, acrylic paints on canvas, and acrylic markers on cardstock.
Q – What has been your biggest artistic challenge?
A – What to do with all the art as it’s being created. How to sell the art.
Q – What’s the best advice you’ve received as an artist?
A – Keep doing it and create art from your soul, not your wallet.
Q – How do you know when a piece is finished?
A – That’s tough one to answer. I don’t believe art is really ever finished as part of the process is the beholding of the piece by the viewer and the slow degradation of the art over time.
Q – What do you want people to feel when they see your art?
A – In general I hope they would feel joy, curiosity, and perhaps a bit of
nostalga. There are times that sadness might be appropriate, but I tend to focus on the positive or even humour.
Q – Have you always been an artist?
A – Yes, since I was a child I loved drawing. I’ve really only earned income as a professional artist creating commercial designs for t-shirts.
Q – What’s next for you?
A – That’s a broad question. I’m thinking of finishing up some pieces that I started and never finished for one reason or another. I also want to try my hand at some steel sculptures.
Q – Do you have any new projects coming up?
A – Yes, I want to do some robotic torsos for my yard. I may do a series of pictures or video throughout the creation.
Q – Is it ok to make an offer on a piece?
A – Yes, I will look at any reasonable offers.
Q – Where can I purchase your art?
A – You can purchase my art directly from me, through Etsy, or SaatchiArt for international sales.
“https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MonaNot”
“https://www.saatchiart.com/en-ca/all?query=Peter Scott”
Q – Where can I buy your art?
A – Yes, You can buy my art directly from me, through Etsy, or SaatchiArt for international sales.
“https://www.saatchiart.com/en-ca/all?query=Peter Scott”
“https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MonaNot”
Q – What’s your favorite material to work with and why? Do you have a favourite color?
A – I like acrylic paints because they dry reasonably quickly, low or no odor, are beautifully brilliant, and in general I like the paints characteristics and versatility. I don’t really have a favorite color. I could have a favorite color for a specific subject. The color has to suit the subject and it’s surrounding environment. A good example …imagine if one of your favourite colors were to be brown. Would you buy or paint your Ferrari brown? Probably not.
Q – Do you combine materials in your art?
A – Absolutely! I love mixed media for the flexibility, textures, and the interest it adds to the pieces.
Q – Will you ship art?
A – Yes I can, there will be a charge for the shipping based on destination and other shipping requirements.
Q – Do you do personalized art?
A – Yes I can, just email your requirements so I can make some recommendations.
Q – Do you sketch or plan before you start a new piece?
A – Yes generally always, at minimum at least a thumbnail.
Q – What’s the most unusual material you’ve ever used in your art?
A – I don’t think I’ve used any unusual material, but the application might be odd.
Q – Is there a process you want to try in the future?
A – Well, no so much a process, but I would like to try steel sculture.
Q – Do you paint in other paint mediums?
A – No, Generally I just use acrylic paints. I am going to try my hand at steel sculptures so I may need to use other paints.
Q – What other mediums have you worked with?
A – I’ve worked with serigraph (silkscreen printing or just screen printing) both with photo and hand cut rubylith, cut vinyl, pencil, coloured pencil, paper/cloth mache, wood, and wire sculpture. There are probably others, but that about covers it.
Q – Do you do commissioned art work?
A – Yes I can, just email your requirements so I can make some recommendations.
Q – Have you ever done an art car?
A – No, not yet, but I would certainly like to.
Q – Have you been in juried shows?
A – Yes, I’ve been in a number of juried shows over the years, but none recently.
Q – Do you have a gallery or are you part of a gallery?
A – No, not at this time. This website acts as an art gallery for the work of Peter Scott. It’s a place to display, sell and educate viewers and users about the creation and the development of my art.
Q – Do you have tin foil or aluminum foil hats? What are aluminum hats used for?
A – No, but if you need the protection from alien influence I can certainly put one together for you. Reliable sources on the internet say they help protect you from mind influence by alien entities. You should keep one on hand. 🙂
Q – How do you overcome a creative block?
A – I just doodle and let my mind wander. Sometimes it’s not so easy when there are a lot of outside influences.
Q – Who or what is Spitz?
A – Spitz is the name of my pseudo cartoon animated cat. He was born to give information of sorts. He ended up as the icon for our AI.
Q – What is the \”Group of Seven F Series\”?
A – The \”Group of Seven F Series\” is a collection of seven unique artworks that combine acrylic paint with 3D-printed PLA components on stretched canvas. The subject matter is quite different, however, the title is a nod to a famous Canadian art movement.
Q – What materials are used to create your art?
A – My artwork is a unique blend of traditional media, like acrylic paint, with modern technology. I use 3D-printed PLA (polylactic acid), which is a biodegradable plastic, to create 3 dimensional sculptural elements on the canvas.
Q – How do you get such a unique, geometric look to your pieces?
A – I use parametric modeling software, like Shapr 3D or Fusion 360, to digitally design the geometric components before they are 3D-printed. This process allows me to create precise, complex shapes that are then integrated into the physical painting.
Q – What is your creative process from start to finish?
A – My process is a mix of digital and traditional techniques. It starts with brainstorming and sketching, moves to 3D digital modeling, followed by 3D printing of the components. The final steps involve post-processing the printed parts, painting them, and assembling the final piece on canvas with layers of acrylics and a final coat of varnish.
Q – How do you come up with the themes for your artwork?
A – The grille art was inspired by a lifelong passion for automotive heritage and the unique character of classic vehicles. I used this inspiration to create art that captures the essence of a bygone era.
Q – Can your paintings be hung without a frame?
A – Yes, my grille pieces are designed to be hung as-is without a frame. The edges of the wrapped canvas are painted and the subject wraps around the side, giving them a finished, clean, and unique look. A collector could potentially have these framed these in a shdow box.
Q – Does Mona Lisa have eyebrows?
A – Nope, Mona Lisa does not have eyebrows.
Q – Do you offer commission work?
A – Yes, I do. If you are interested in a custom piece, please contact me through my website for more information.
Q – Do you offer prints of your artwork?
A – Yes, I currently offer prints through Etsy Shop.
Q – Do you draw Ford Broncos?
A – Yes I could, but I have only created Bronco grille art on canvas using the cloth/paper mache method. I might create a couple for fun.
Q – What colors are you painting with?
A – I don’t have any specific colors that I like to use, but I do like the brilliant colors on black background for contrast. It’s more of a generality than a rule. Some of the colors I have used are; Yellow Medium, Scarlet Red, Cadium Orange, Medium Magenta, Bright Aqua Green, Brilliant Blue, Light Blue and of course, Titanium White, and Mars Black. Most of which are predominately Liquitex.
Q – What is your day job? Do you make a living at your art?
A – Well, sometimes I make some money with my art. My real job is system administrator, design and developer. I mostly work with Linux, Wordpress. I have a good understanding and have built full stacks networks from DNS, through to fully functioning ecommerce stores. I am currently working on AI website integration such as my example on the home page of this website.
Q – Do yo have any formal education in art?
A – No, not really. I took art in high school and have taken a number of workshops in acrylic painting, serigraph (a.k.a. screen printing), block printing, perspective, and have done some life drawing.
Q – Do you know the muffin man?
A – I do not know the Muffin Man. Frank Zappa knows who and what he is as he makes reference to him in one of his songs. The Muffin Man is a song about man who makes muffins. The phrase “the summit of a dense but radiant muffin of his own design” is a line from the lyrics of the song “Muffin Man” by Frank Zappa, which appears on his album Apostrophe (‘).