I am a native of Wisconsin and have been involved in art, in some shape or form, since childhood. It wasn’t until the 1990s that I began to really pursue my talent, then as an aspiring wildlife artist. I was an ardent admirer of the works of the masters, such as Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach and Carl Brenders. This brand of art was a perfect marriage of my love of animals and art. Around the middle of the 2000s I entered the world of graphic design and print publishing specifically, working as an art director for Reiman Publications (later bought by Reader’s Digest Association). In 2011 I launched The Pet Sketcher, where I took commissions to draw pets from customers’ photos. While designing books and magazines for nearly 15 years, I developed a passion for creating maps. My favorite maps were those that incorporated illustrations. In 2018 I founded Maps by Scott, a freelance custom map business that serves clients from all over the world, in every industry.
You’ll see from my body of work that I like to experiment in all kinds of media and styles. From logo design to page layouts to map illustrations, I really love the thrill of creative exploration.
When I’m in my studio with my cat, I’ll be probably be outdoors somewhere. I love hiking, biking, birding and exploring lighthouses.
I appreciate your interest in my art and invite you to check out my works here, and those found in my two other websites. If you’re interested in working together on a project, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always interested in meeting new people…maybe one day it will be you!