Peter Scott – Artist

Margaret River Fine Artist Peter Scott finds endless inspiration for his subject matter from this picturesque and ever changing South West region. With his impressionist style, Peter’s paintings capture memorable moments that people can relate to, either from past experience or from a place of imagination.

Peter was born in 1955 in Bunbury, Western Australia and currently lives in Margaret River with his wife Mari. After completing a Diploma in Graphic Design in 1974 and working in advertising and Furniture manufacturing, Peter Scott gave up his employment in 1992 to become a full-time visual artist and has been teaching and exhibiting ever since.

Throughout his 43 years as a visual artist Peter’s work has been featured in 17 Solo and 26 Joint Exhibitions, and he has become a valued Art Lecturer. He has accumulated thirty-five prizes and awards, including first place prizes in the WA Society of Art, and the Pastel Society of WA. Peter was also selected three times in the ANL Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition – a national touring award. His paintings are represented in multiple private collections worldwide.

Recently Peter has changed his painting style further by incorporating the use of Palette knives. Applying heavier textural applications and more defined directional strokes allows the light to bounce and reflect in a far stronger and more emotive way, truly expressing the amazing changing lights and atmospheres of this wonderful region.

Awards

1980  Williams Exhibition, Oil – Most Popular Vote
1980  Volunteer Task Force, Oil – Highly Commended
1979   Whitford Art Group, Oil – Highly Commended
1981   Cragie Art Exhibition, Oil – Highly Commended
1981   Katanning Art Prize, Oil – Highly Commended
1981   Whitford Art Group, Oil – 1st Prize
1981   Wanneroo Shire Exhibition, Oil – 1st Prize
1982   Wanneroo Arts Council, Oil – Highly Commended
1983   Melville Art Purchase, Oil – 1st Prize
1983   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – 1st Prize
1983   Sabemo -TLC Art Prize, ACRYLIC – 1st Prize
1984   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – 1st Prize
1984   Albany Art Competition, Oil – Most Popular Vote
1984   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Perpetual Trophy
1984   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – 1st Prize
1984   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Highly Commended
1984   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Most Popular Vote
1984   Rotary & Arts Council, Acrylic – First Prize – Port Headland
1984   Manjimup Art Society, Acrylic – Most Popular Vote
1985   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Highly Commended
1985   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Highly Commended
1985 Maritime Art Award, Acrylic – Selected to Tour Australia
1987   W.A. Society of Arts, Mixed Media – 1st Prize
1987 Maritime Art Award, Acrylic – Selected to Tour Australia
1988   Harvey Art Prize, Acrylic – 1st Prize
1988   Harvey Art Prize, Pastel – Highly Commended
1989   Maritime Art Award, Gouache – Selected to Tour Australia
1992   Wild West Telethon Art Exhibition, Acrylic – Highly Commended
1992   Pastel Society of W.A, Pastel – 1st Prize
1992   Pastel Society of W.A, Pastel – Highly Commended
1993   Telecom Art Exhibition, Acrylic – Exhibiting Award
1993   Pastel Society of W.A, Pastel – Second Prize
1993   Wild West Telethon Art Exhibition, Acrylic – Highly Commended
1994   W.A. Society of Arts, Acrylic – Highly Commended
2003  Bunkers Bay Spirals, Oil – People’s Choice Award

Solo Exhibitions

1989 Gallery Australia, Perth
1989  A Shed, Perth
1989  Gallery Australia, Perth
1990  Bay Gallery, Perth
1994 The Old Church Gallery, Perth
1999 Cafe Forte Gallery
2011 The Gallery at Wills Domain, Margaret River, Yallingup
2012 The Gallery at Wills Domain, Margaret River, Yallingup
2014 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2015 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2016 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2017 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2018 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2019 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2000 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2021 Open Studio Event Margaret River
2022 Open Studio Event Margaret River

Joint Exhibitions

1981 Colonial Art Centre, Perth
1982  The Barn Art Gallery, Adelaide
1982 Rics Gallery, Perth
1982 Colonial Art Centre, Perth
1982 Colonial Art Centre, Perth
1983 Attwell Gallery, Perth
1984 Attwell Gallery, Perth
1985 Attwell Gallery, Perth1986 Attwell Gallery, Perth
1988 Gallery Australia, Perth   
1991 Gallery Australia, Perth    
1992 Gallery Australia, Perth
1993 A Shed Gallery, Perth
1996 Burswood Galleria, Perth
1998 Cultural Centre, Augusta2001 South West Survey, Bunbury
2002 Margaret River Artisans, Yallingup
2003 Bunkers Bay Spirals Artisans Award, Perth
2005 Margaret River Artisan Exhibition, Margaret River
2006 Mid Life Crisis Exhibition, Margaret River
2007 Margaret River Artisan Exhibition, Yallingup
2007 Fluid on the Brain Exhibition, Willyabrup2009         
2008 Around and About Exhibition, Margaret River
2009 Forbidden Fruit Exhibition, Willyabrup
2009 Margaret River Artisan Exhibition, Mandurah
2011 Searching for Shade, Willyabrup