We had the pleasure of first seeing Scott's work last spring at the Brewery Art Walk, then in a strange set of coincidences also seeing his work at H.D. Buttercup. His work is so good we stopped in the booth not for the furniture but to inquire about the art on the walls. We were tickled to find out it was the same person we had admired months previously.
Scott has a new set of work called ‘Maps’. This group of work focuses on his abstracts, which like his other work is rich in color and has this very unique ethereal quality to it. It’s most notable in his cityscapes series, a quiet haze that draws you in. Somehow the dulled images and lighting invites you in to focus more. We very rarely have the experience of wanting to stand and continue to look at a painting, but his work demands it.
We asked Scott to describe this new group of work for me and he told us that they are ‘moody, incorporeal paintings of landscapes that capture moods and ideas rather than realistic images and places’. One of his pieces entitled ‘Levee Break’ was a response to Katrina. ‘It is an optimistic painting filled with color, but moody in the sense that it’s composition references the disaster.’ His realistic work as he describes ‘is still dealing with Los Angeles and all it’s glory, as he phrases it…traffic snarls, heat, and sprawl.’
We get fickle, school-girl crushes on things easily; colors, design, clothing, sometimes people…and we can definitely say we have an art crush. Scott's post card still remains on our board at the office a year later, which in our fickle rotation says our art crush might be art love.
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SCOTT YESKEL IS THE MAN!
I love his work and have one of his paintings! Look over at the ATLA Flickr slideshow on the right of the screen. There's a slide up of my IKEA Expedit shelving unit. To the right of the shelf: the painting I purchased from Scott. I'll post a close-up shot of the painting when I get home tonight...
I saw Scott's work at a gallery late last year and loved it! What an interesting point of view and original take on landscapes. Do some more stories on him, I'd love to hear more!
Gosh Darn Enrique! I love you more and more every day. What the heck? are we on the same design ju-ju wave length or what?
I so have a major art crush on Scott. I'm jealous you own a painting of his!
It's great to see a local artist whose work I love mentioned here! I went to Scott Yeskel's latest show which was at Sue Greenwood Fine Art in Laguna Beach. His new work shows his further development as an artist especially in his use of color. Hopefully, I'll be lucky enough to say I own a painting of his, too.
Scott's work is beyond exceptional!
Lucky you, Enrique, to have one of his works in your living space!
WOW! I found Scott Yeskel's work the same way - walking thru HD Buttercup while looking for a sofa a year and a half ago. I asked the attendant who made the paintings and he was nice enough to give me all of Scott's info. I told him that I worked in a gallery in Culver City and within an hour Scott dropped by to see me. He makes amazing work, is an amazing person and I hope to own one of his paintings one day soon!
richele. I think you and I are destined to be future BFFs. I'm digging your posts for the LA site!
Hope. Yes, absolutely. I too consider myself lucky as I'm a big fan of his urban streetscapes. Before purchasing the painting, we ended up having a nice long talk about his work and educational experience in both SF and LA. He's a really cool, interesting guy.
I missed both the Sue Greenwood opening reception and his open studio at the recent Brewery Art Walk, but look forward to seeing more of his recent works soon.
I got word from Scott today that he's planning on having an open studio sometime near the holidays at his new studio in Korea Town. Apparently he's no longer at the Brewery. I'll keep eveyone posted if that happens. We can all single file into Korea Town and pounce on him in our AT way.
Enrique...definitely BFF...I think you are officially my design
b-friend [I have art b-friends, rock and roll b-friends you name it] don't worry it's all part of my list of harmless crushes ;) admiring from a far.
Don't tell the real b-friend he may get jealous;) poor guy he has no idea I spread the *heart* around the way I do.
I commissioned Scott Yeskel to paint my favorite building in Los Angeles, the LAX Theme Building. It now holds a place of honor in my living room. Scott has a way of capturing the city and the quality of light in the city like no one else.
I have recently collaborated with Scott on many design elements within his home. He is an amazing talented and I am sure his name will roll of the tongue of many in the near future. He is currently working on a piece that I have commissioned. I can't hardly wait.
Wow, the painting of the Theme Building must look amazing!
I checked out his site and his work is beautiful. Love the cityscapes, they really capture my L.A. hometown. I have art-envy, Enrique. Lucky, lucky you. Scott, if you're reading I would love to know when you're showing in San Francisco. I see you lived here for a bit...
I'm the proud owner of "Late Leavers." Loved it and had to have it.