This page is a temporary page to give collectors a preview of the upcoming exhibit.
Scott G. Brooks
Common People
Opening Reception May 27th, 2023 4pm-6pm Show runs from - May 27th, 2023 - July 29th, 2023
Preview (collector's advance viewing)
As a member of our Collector's Preview list, you have the unique opportunity to see all of these pieces and have a first opportunity to purchase the pieces in the exhibit before it opens to the public.
Below are images of all of the pieces that will be on display in the exhibit as well as reserve pieces that will replace sold pieces as those paintings go home with collectors.
Below are images of all of the pieces that will be on display in the exhibit as well as reserve pieces that will replace sold pieces as those paintings go home with collectors.
Call or email to make a purchase or schedule a visit to the gallery.
A reminder, purchases are on a first contact basis, so consider a back up option if your first option is no longer available.
A reminder, purchases are on a first contact basis, so consider a back up option if your first option is no longer available.
Additional images, or a video, to see the work from alternate angles are available upon request.
To see the work in person, contact the gallery to schedule a visit, or stop by during gallery hours.
Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Fridays 2pm-6pm
Click image for a larger view.
To see the work in person, contact the gallery to schedule a visit, or stop by during gallery hours.
Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Fridays 2pm-6pm
Click image for a larger view.
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Family Gathering
9”x11.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $1,200 |
Garden Party
9”x11.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
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Gentleman in a Furry Hat
11”x17”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $1,400 |
Gentleman with Lambchops
11”x17”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $1,400 |
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Girl with a cabbage
16"x20", 2023, Oil on canvas $2,200 |
Hearts
9"x12", 2023, Mixed media on paper $600 |
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Interrogation
10.75”x7.25”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $600 |
Provincetown Exit
8”x6.25", 2022, Mixed media on paper $400 |
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Rhapsody in Red and Yellow
24"x48", 2023, Oil on canvas $4,200 |
Sexy Cthulhu
8”x10”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
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Signora Gatto
7”x7.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
Smoking Gun
10.75”x7.25”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $600 |
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Sonata in Red and Yellow
24"x48", 2023, Oil on canvas $4,200 |
Spring
9”x11.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $600 |
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Standoff
6”x7.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
The Diva and the Dragonfly
6"x8", 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
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The Ginger with the Dragon Tattoo
12"x16", 2023, Oil on canvas $2,200 |
The Grooming
7.5”x7.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
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The Happiest Borg in the Cube
7.5”x10”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $400 |
The Martyrdom of Saint Karen
19"x24", 2023, Oil on canvas $3,200 |
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The Princess and the Sphinx
9”x11.5”, 2023, Mixed media on paper $1,200 |
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Artist - Scott G. Brooks
Statement
As an artist, I draw inspiration from the world around me. Growing up, I began with cartoons of my family, pets, and neighbors. Later, I drew what I saw on television and in movies, capturing the magic of Bewitched and other shows. Today, my art reflects the people and experiences that fill my life - from bears and otters to witches and fairies, pagans, atheists, and Christians. I draw those who interest me, from neighbors to drinking buddies, celebrating the extraordinary in the everyday.
Living in a world where non-conformity is often shamed, I find refuge in the arts. They offer a space for individuality and creativity to thrive, and I embrace that fully. My art is not about sales or pleasing critics - it's about self-expression and exploration. It's fun and light-hearted, with touches of humor that some appreciate and others may not. Regardless, I make art because it brings me joy and keeps me occupied.
My hope is that my art will serve as a visual record of my life and experiences, allowing future generations to connect with and understand what it was like to live in the time that I did. From politics and social issues to struggles for LGBTQ rights, my art tells a story of the fights and joys that shaped my world. And while negativity and criticism are things I've grown accustomed to as a gay man, I remain committed to sharing my art with those who can appreciate it - just as I connect with painters who lived hundreds of years ago.
Living in a world where non-conformity is often shamed, I find refuge in the arts. They offer a space for individuality and creativity to thrive, and I embrace that fully. My art is not about sales or pleasing critics - it's about self-expression and exploration. It's fun and light-hearted, with touches of humor that some appreciate and others may not. Regardless, I make art because it brings me joy and keeps me occupied.
My hope is that my art will serve as a visual record of my life and experiences, allowing future generations to connect with and understand what it was like to live in the time that I did. From politics and social issues to struggles for LGBTQ rights, my art tells a story of the fights and joys that shaped my world. And while negativity and criticism are things I've grown accustomed to as a gay man, I remain committed to sharing my art with those who can appreciate it - just as I connect with painters who lived hundreds of years ago.
Biography
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Scott G. Brooks (b. 1960 - Flint, MI) is a figurative artist living and working in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been an active painter since the age of 17 when he was hired to paint murals and kept that momentum since. Scott received a BFA from the University of Michigan (83') and moved to Washington DC in 1990 where he lived for before moving to Baltimore in 2016. His art borders on the surreal and ranges from portraiture to complex narratives. Scott incorporates historical and religious imagery with current social, psychological, and political issues, then infuses them with a dark sense of humor. Scott has created artwork for an extensive list of clients, including The Washington Post, Metro Weekly, The U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Navy, as well as providing illustrations for children's publications. Scott has exhibited his work internationally, including: beinArt Gallery, Australia; Last Rites Gallery, NYC; Mondo Bizarro Gallery, Rome; and CoproGallery, Los Angeles. The exhibit at Gallery Blue Door is his first solo show since 2015.
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