Jennifer Ohar Scott

I am in awe of the beauty that surrounds me every day. My art is an emotional expression of this beauty. While I am creating my art, I find that I work on a much more personal level than I realize. The lily that spoke to me in my garden now becomes a visual statement. The lily, while symbolic in and of itself, subconsciously communicates a feeling or sentiment that I didn't know I was thinking about. Sometimes the artwork transforms onto another level and become an awareness beyond the imagery. Whether you are drawn to the ideas behind each piece or find some of the pieces striking, I hope you enjoy viewing my artwork.

When I was a little girl, my passion in life was drawing the bird figurines in my grandmother's living room. She painted molded ceramics and I loved going to her house because she was such a source of encouragement for me. From that experience, I knew that art would have a dominant impact in my life. I attended the University of Buffalo and received a BFA in fine arts studying under Brian Hoover, Stephanie Rose, Duane Hanson, and Sheldon Berlin. Brian Hoover's drip paintings still inspire me today. After graduation, I hit the art show circuit and won several awards. I then went back to school to receive my art teaching certification from Buffalo State College and a Masters in liberal studies from Stony Brook. Two beautiful children and a full time job as an art teacher didn't leave much room for creating. Eventually, when both kids were in school, opportunities began opening up and my art production ramped up again. This year, my husband built a studio for me in our house - it is a truly wonderful space to work in. After experimenting with many different media, I am happy to say that I have returned to oil painting and am so grateful to have rediscovered the joy in filling a blank canvas. I feel blessed and rejuvenated incorporating art into my own personal life.

Awards & Exhibitions

2010 Impact Artists’ Gallery, Women’s National Juried Exhibition, Buffalo, NY
GCC Albion Solo Exhibition, “Visual Statements”
Go-Art Artist Road Show at LynOaken Winery, Medina, NY
Go-Art at Shirt Factory Café, “Warm Winter Wonders” Medina, NY
2009 Honorable Mention Impact Artists’ Gallery, Women’s National Spring Show, Buffalo, NY
Honorable Mention Market Street Art Gallery, Black and White Show, Lockport, NY
2004 Apple Orchard Restaurant, Two person show with Eric Valley, Medina, NY
2001 Kenan Center House Gallery, “To Thy Own Art Be True”, Lockport, NY
Lockport Art & Craft Fair - 1st place drawing
2000 Lockport Art & Craft Fair - 2nd place drawing
Lewiston Art Festival - 1st place drawing
Buffalo State Gallery, “21st Annual Student Art Exhibit”, Buffalo, NY

Publications

Cason, Rikki. “Welcoming the Holiday Season: Olde Tyme Christmas brings hundreds to downtown Medina.” The Journal Register [Medina, New York] 29 Nov. 2009
Kropf, Virginia, “Making a Statement.” The Daily News [Batavia, New York] 14 Oct. 2010 A 10.

All prints are produced using the highest quality archival inks and papers. All photographs are printed using high gloss paper while drawings and paintings are printed on textured paper.

Square Images
9 image 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 acrylic photo cube - $30
6 x 6 - $10
12 x 12 - $25

8 x 10 - $10
11 x 14 - $20
12 x 18 - $30

Commissioned Portraits are available upon request in either graphite or marker. Portraits are drawn on high quality, heavy weight, acid free paper, that is guaranteed not to fade and will look beautiful for years to come!

Please note that if you would like more than one subject in the portrait, the price listed is per head. Full body portraits and additional people in the drawing would be additional charges. Portraits take three weeks for completion.

11 x 14 - $250
16 x 20 - $350
20 x 24 - $450

All Prices listed are in U.S. dollars, and include Shipping and Handling.