ART SPEAK
"CREATIVITY KNOWS NO BORDERS"
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I am the Artist Scott Walt. Second Generation Southern California Native. Began surfing in 1967. Began private art training in 1968. Graduated San Dieguito High School, 1977. Graduated Palomar Junior College (1979), Fine Arts Major (AA); graduated Pratt Institute (BFA) 1982. Commercial Illustration 5 years. Professional Ocean scapes Artist 1990 to present. Art Instructor 2000-2015. Today I have brought together my deep love for the ocean, ocean life, and artistic talents to create beautiful ocean art compositions. Honoring all life – above and below the surface.
I am also a working member of numerous organization including but not limited to Surfing Madonna Oceans Project; The San Diego Museum of Art Artist Guild; Art Basel; ART Professionals Worldwide; GlobalArtistBook; Creative Art Consultants International; and ARTIS EUROPAE to name a few.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I paint because I must; (it pumps within my veins).
If painting is life, then when I paint I am breathing and alive.
I paint because I am a surfer and waterman. (Inlanders have no alibis). If the majority of good ocean painting is about conflict, contrasts, and beauty then bad ocean painting is about lack of knowledge and intimacy; lack of touch. I paint because I am a beach boy. (Clever, talented big city boys don't paint.) I paint because I like the interaction between painter and client; painter and model.I paint for the feel of the canvas. Human touch.