Scott's childhood was spent in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has
always been interested in art and pursued this whenever opportunities
arose. His high school years were spent "dabbling" in various art forms
such as sketching, painting, pottery, and jewelry. He was also fortunate
enough to attend a large school that provided instruction in graphic arts
(printing presses), mechanical drafting, and architectural drafting. At
the ripe old age of 17, Scott graduated and, looking for greater
challenges, joined the United States Marine Corps where he studied computer systems
and data communications.
After 8 years in the Marine Corps, Scott accepted a position with the Federal Government
as a computer specialist. During this time, Scott attended various local classes in
stained glass and utilized this medium as his creative outlet.
After 5 years, Scott accepted a position in the civilian sector as a network engineer and
relocated to Richmond, VA. While working as an engineer, Scott was trained and transferred to
a position in software development.
After 7 years, Scott relocated to Dallas and became a software development consultant. During this time,
Scott decided to expand his glass knowledge and studied glass mosaics at the Creative Arts Center in Dallas and
took a few hot glass classes at Vetro Art Glass in Grapevine, TX.
In the summer of 2003, Scott
saw a class for "marble making" by George O'Grady and he decided to attend. It was there that Scott finally
found his artistic medium. During this time, Scott bought numerous volumes and instructional videos,
obtained individual instruction, and basically devoured any information he could obtain regarding hot glass. In December of 2003, Scott started "Young Designs" and attended his first "official" show in Wheaton Village, NJ
on June 24th, 2004.
In December of 2004, Scott sought out & obtained an apprenticeship at Vetro Art Glass in Grapevine, TX studying offhand
glassblowing. In September of 2005, Scott accepted a full-time glassblowing position with Vetro and was later appointed the
foreman and lead glassblower.
Scott continues to expand his knowledge with regard to hot glass and shares his passion of the medium with others by teaching both
torchwork and offhand glassblowing at various facilities. Scott's work can be found in galleries in Texas, Tennessee,
North Carolina, and New Mexico, and he attends various fine art & craft shows throughout the country.
