“art is an expression of JOY…”
R. Scott English inspired and brought joy to each person that knew him. This is the story of one man’s journey through life...through art
The Artist
R. Scott English (1951-2022)
The late R. Scott English dedicated his life to abstract painting. He leaves behind a legacy… a loving wife, 5 beautiful children, grandchildren and an extensive art collection and 52 hand-written journals.
In the 80’s Scott showed extensively in galleries and at art fairs throughout Colorado. When he moved with his wife and children to Boca Raton Florida, he produced numerous large paintings and commissioned works for interior designers and luxurious homes in South Florida.
Just as his career was taking off, he suffered an incredible setback. His painting hand and arm became paralyzed due to complications from a childhood treatment for cancer. For the next 15 years he embarked on a spiritual journey which led to a temporary hiatus from his art.
In 2006 he returned to his artistic creation and first love. Using his other hand, he developed a distinctive and joyful approach to abstraction using watercolor as his primary method of inquiry.
As a proprietor of abstraction and layered detail, R. Scott English would take his time constructing multiple stages of his creation. He would start by setting the environment. Music was a very important part in laying the foundation. He would select each record carefully in order to create a very specific mood. Musical greats such as Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and The Police were just as important as the palette of colors he later selected. This process inspired each work and was embedded into the character of the painting, becoming…
The iconic ”flow of creation”…
The small, playful, paintings which are just a small sample of his work are offered as Gicleé prints. The entire R. Scott English collection is quite large, complex and displays expressionism in its greatest form through large format acrylics and oils on canvas, watercolors on cotton rag, and a technique as unique as the artist.
Danielle and Deborah (daughter and former wife) are continuing to share his artwork with others through the R. Scott English LLC. Both can be reached via email at info@rscottenglish.com.
Behind every Great artist…
Deborah English
Collective Partners
Deborah has played an integral role as chief supporter and enabled Scott to explore and live his life pursuing his creativity.
During the mid 80’s, R. Scott English and his collection of work soared to new levels. The Patricia Judith Gallery in Boca Raton elevated his career beyond what he imagined. Pictured on the right is Scott and his wife on their way to his first showing at the gallery in Boca Raton, Florida.
Today, she and their daughter Danielle, are committed to sharing his legacy as ambassadors for his work and apostles of beauty.
The ENGLISH Children
Artists in their own right
Although R. Scott English had a massive oeuvre which chronicled his life’s passion, his children with Deborah were his greatest accomplishments - each one illumining the other.
Below left to right are- Danielle (oldest), Ryan (first son), Halle (youngest), Deborah (wife), Isaac (second son) and Michael (third son).
As dedicated supporters of their father’s life work, they have all committed to growing his legacy. Each one of the English children are artistically talented and pursuing their own art. Proud to call one another best friends, they spend time together often, cherishing the gift of family and sharing their love with everyone who knows them.
Visit HalsYeahs.com to see Halle’s art come to life through polymer clay. Hals Yeah creates one of a kind pieces to make you smile, including creations inspired by her father.