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AWARD
WINNERH
illary Scott, who lives and works in
northeast Massachusetts, is endlessly
inspired by the stunning New England
landscapes that surround her. Scott illus-
trated books for many years before making
the transition to landscape painting in- Since then, the artist has continued to
develop her skills through a combination of
plein air painting and classical techniques,
striving to capture a sense of atmosphere,
space and time in her work.
Favorite subjects, she says, involve
fleeting light in the early morning or during
the golden hour, with favorite locales
including Plum Island, Massachusetts, in
addition to several wetland areas near her
home. Her oil Breakthrough is one such
piece. “This painting was inspired by one
of my many trips to Plum Island during
the golden hour. The clouds that evening
were spectacular and the setting sun illu-
minated the marsh while shimmering on
the water,” she recalls. “As I observe a scene
Play of Light
Scott was the Second Prize award winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 124, Landscapes.HILLARY SCOTT
Boston, MA • [email protected] • http://www.hillaryscottfineart.com1
Hillary Scott works
on a painting in her
Massachusetts studio.
2
Sunset on the Basin,
oil on linen, 24 x 30"
3
Breakthrough, oil
on linen, 24 x 36"
4
A June Afternoon,
oil on linen, 20 x 20"21