About Michael Scott
Michael Scott (Scott)
If I had a life to live over again, I suppose I would do things a little differently. If I knew as a child what I know now, I would surely have immersed myself in the world of art somewhere around the age of five and stayed there for a lifetime. Don’t get me wrong for I have no regrets in life. My footprints follow the only path to the people whom I Love and share my life with. But there was a certain passion for the visual arts that I discovered and nurtured within myself at an early age, mainly in the genres of black and white photography and multi-media presentation. As I entered the complex years of family and business responsibilities, that passion became dormant, almost as if it had never existed.
As it turns out, my passion for artistic expression began to find it’s way out of hibernation somewhere around the age of forty. Many who know me simply believed that I had allowed myself to fall victim to a self-destructive mid-life crisis. Deep inside of me, I knew that there was a method to my madness and with conviction I pursued the greatest transformation of my life.
At fifty, I can say with a straight face and with a smile that “I AM an ARTIST” and “I AM an ENTREPRENUER”. However, Art is my voice. Art is what I think about every waking hour. Art is what I dream about at night. Art is my Passion.
Michael Scott
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legendsofgreenisle said
You are not alone. I was an artist at a very young age, but allowed the business world to absorb me. Working in law, I lost my reference point of who I was inside. A major shift happened to me around 38, and I found myself living in the North Georgia Mountains. It was meant to be. Now attending college with my daughter here in Young Harris, it seems like I’ve started life all over again at age 46. Taking music lessons, art and writing classed, it has helped me find who I used to be. I am sure my friends and family think I’ve lost my mind, but I have had enough of the corporate world, big cities, money and materialism. I am an artist, always have been, just lost the way. I like your art. The moon is very fascinating. My art teacher says you need to feel your way around, step back and let your art talk to you. I’ve followed her advice, and found many projects wanting to come to life. Thanks for your post. It was good to know there are others who are coming full circle in realizing their purpose in this lifetime.
artspiritvillage said
Thanks much for your comments and inspiration Connie. The deeper I go into this journey, the more I realize that I’m not alone. Living your life in the pursuit of that which you are passionate about is the surest way to be the best friend to those you love.
Toni Ruppert said
Hello Michael! I loved what you said in your reply to Connie. “Living your life in the pursuit of that which you are passionate about is the surest way to be the best friend to those you love.” I’m not sure about you, but my true friends and supporters love to see me pursue my passion. I am more pleasant and more attentive after a good round at my easel. I’m happy to have met you on Twitter and look forward to more of your posts.
artspiritvillage said
Thanks for the compliment Toni, I have a wonderful family and I think they are all happy to see me get on track here, so I am lucky in that regard as well. Great to meet you too, I’ll keep an eye out for you.
Al Skaar said
Hi Michael. I’m still splitting my time between my personal art and my day job, waiting for those 7 day weekends. I waited longer than you to make my way back to art that I am passionate about. I admire you, and anyone really, who has the courage to make such a change. Best of luck along your path!
artspiritvillage said
Al, Thanks so much for your comments and encouragement. I checked out your website and am amazed by your talent. Maybe its time to dump the day job! Best of Luck to you as well.
Michael Scott said
Hi Michael,
I was searching around the web and saw your page – in part I came across it because we share the same name and are probably similar ages – I was born in 1958. I chose to make art a career when I was a freshman in college, and I have never regretted it. I am glad that this passion re-awakend for you – no matter at what age. I clicked on your site because I was drawn to the painting you have of the ice skaters. It reminded me of my youth and also of my love for Robert Frost’s poems.
If you are interested in seeing what one of the many other michael scott’s that are out there make – I am the one whose work has been primarily line paintings – color and black and white. I put the gallery I work with in NY website as my website – the link takes you to an upcoming show I have, but if you like, you can click on the site to see other images of my work as well.
Happy new year to you.
Best,
Michael Scott
artspiritvillage said
Hi Michael, Thanks for reaching out and sharing your comments and your site. Congrats on your success as an artist. Just for the record, Michael is my first name and Scott is my middle name but I am truly in the club nonetheless. Great Luck to You. Michael Scott
S Joe said
Well, I guess I am not alone then. I was able to rekindle my passion for arts recently but haven’t really gotten deep into it. Reading your story, looks like it is time for me to go deeper into photography and sketching.
Loved your art work… all the best!
Michael Scott said
Thanks for the kind remarks. It is validating for me when people let me know that I’ve helped them, even in small ways. Best of luck to you.
JoDee Luna said
Boy can I relate. I keep coming back to the artist in me who began as a little girl but had a hard time developing consistently throughout my lifetime. I’m now over 50 as well and loving all kinds of artistic expressions. I guess it is never too late to find your muse. Thanks for sharing.