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Scott began his journey in glass in Philomath, Oregon when he was seventeen. Bending glass tubing over a flame in a high school chemistry class piqued his interest and unknowingly a lifetime obsession and career began. After several years as a hobbyist, Scott made the acquaintance of Skip Horton and later Buzz Williams. With their guidance and tutoring, glass became Scott???s livelihood and ruling passion. For the next four years, Scott led a dual existence as a flame worker and furnace worker. In 1994, Scott took a class at the Pilchuck School of Glass with the world famous Robert Mickleson. This was truly a turning point. According to Scott, ???Pilchuck opened my eyes and imagination to what was truly possible and I have never recovered.??? In 2004 he studied and lived in Murono, Italy under the direction of Cesare Toffolo. Scott has now been blowing glass for nineteen years and is currently represented in close to 80 galleries spanning the United States. He specializes in borosilicate flame-work and translates his love of nature into whimsical representations of the world he sees. Scott has a very high intensity method of producing art. If he isn???t sweating and racing around like a madman he just isn???t doing his best. He believes energy and excitement always create the best work. Skill just isn???t enough. ???I put a little bit of myself into every work of art I create. That is how I breath life into each piece???. Scott hates limitations and takes chances most artists wouldn???t dare. ???If I don???t lose a piece a day from getting in over my head, then I am not pushing myself hard enough. Skill is the raw material of a great piece, and drive and energy make it take shape???. Scott???s family consists of his wife Abigail, son Eric and daughter Amy. We also must not forget the two magnificent Siamese cats, chickens, cow, and other animal dependents. In addition to glass, Scott also designs and builds beautiful homes with his wife, a leading Re/Max Broker/Owner. Scott works and teaches out of his private studio in Philomath, OR. He and his assistant sell their creations to art enthusiasts all over the United States