Scott Brough - Sage Creek Gallery

"I have many interests in life which are reflected in my work. I enjoy painting a wide variety of subjects ranging from still-life and rural landscape to coastal and urban scenes. My work centers around the use of dramatic or strong lighting coupled with the application of bold color. One of the greatest influences on my work is that of Armenian colorist Ovanes Berberian, who is the protege of the late painter legend Sergei Bongart. Learning from this great master has taught me the theories of the Russian impressionists. The Russian Impressionist style of painting champions the juxtaposition of color temperature to create the effects of light and depth seen in real life. Harmonizing cool colors next to warm colors make a painting become more dynamic and alive. In the tradition of the Russian Impressionist painters I like to use relatively broad and sometimes heavy brush strokes. To be able to see how a painter laid down the color with beautiful brush work is something I enjoy to see and incorporate in my own work. "

Scott Brough grew up in a small town in northern Utah where he developed an interest for drawing at a young age. His father, who appreciated fine art, recognized the natural ability in Scott and encouraged him to develop his skills.
A friend of Scott's father, local painter Robert Day helped Scott learn the fundamentals of oil painting as a boy. Scott continued to pursue and learn about drawing, watercolor and oil painting throughout high school, earning an art scholarship to Utah State University in 1988. While a university student Scott studied under many noted artists including Chris Terry and Glen Edwards. He learned a great deal about the human figure, composition and developed a love for oil paintings. Scott won a Binney & Smith art scholarship and completed university study earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Impressionism was always a concept which Scott deeply respected and sought after in his own work. He was particularly intrigued by the work of Russian impressionists. In 1999, 2000 and 2007 Scott was honored to attend workshops by renowned Russian painter Ovanes Berberian. These were pivotal times for Scott as he gained a tremendous insight about the use of color and how color temperature relates to light. Scott now paints full-time in his studio at his home creating colorful and impressionistic landscapes, still life and figurative oil paintings. He is known for his poignant compositions and powerful, yet harmonized palette. Coastal, urban and rural settings all inspire Scott.

Collections include: Ballard, Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll law offices, The First National Bank, Thanksgiving Point, Davis Count, Utah and many private collectors.

Juried professional shows include: Eccles Art Center, Bountiful Davis Art Center, St. George Art Museum Regional Show, Deseret News Landscape Competition, Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon.