WELCOME TO THE ART OF SCOTT GUSTAFSON!
St. Petroc and the Dragon,” oil on panel, 16” x 20.” Framed. This painting is now available for sale (please CONTACT US for more information), and is currently on exhibit in the “Enchanted Brush Show” at the Mazza Museum, Findlay, OH from 6/16 - 8/29-25. In addition to the original painting, several original drawings and Studio prints are availabe in 3 sizes.
The latest painting in the series of “Saints, mascots and montsters”
now on exhibit at the enchanted brush exhibition xi at the mazza museum, findlay oh, 6/16 - 8/29
“st. petroc and the dragon”
Oil on panel
16” x 20,” framed
$5,750.
We can sell the painting directly or during the show, so please Contact us if you’re interested in adding it to your collection. Layaway plans are also available.
Please note - The painting will need to remain in the exhibit for the duration of the show, but arrangements can be made to ship it to you shortly afterwards.
I’m honored to have my image chosen as the show poster!
"Born the son of a 6th century Welsh King, Petroc declined his family's aristocratic life and princely raiments for a vow of poverty and the humble robes of a monk. After studying at a monastery in Ireland for twenty years, he returned to his native Cornwall. It was there, in a small coastal village that soon became known as Petroc's Tow (or Petroc's Place, now called Padstow), that he established a monk's cell, school, infirmary and farm.
Stories spread throughout the countryside of his many acts of kindness and his miracles became legendary. His gentleness and ability to tame wild creatures was attested to by the appearance of a wolf whom he befriended and who then became his faithful companion for the rest of his life.
Another such story tells of a distraught dragon, who, for some reason, was pacing to-and-fro in front of Petroc's monastic cell. Petroc, himself, was deep in contemplation and prayer and unaware of the visitor. The townsfolk were very aware, on the other hand, that an upset dragon was prowling the neighborhood, and were understandably frightened.
As the Saint finished his devotions, he came forth to confront the beast, and within minutes he discovered the problem: the dragon had gotten a splinter in his eye, and was in desperate need of help. Petroc calmed the suffering animal and gently removed the painful splinter. The relieved creature was so grateful that when Petroc told him to go in peace, and to never return to frighten the people of that vicinity, he gladly agreed and was never seen in Padstow again." -- SG
"fox in his lair"
A new original painting, available for sale!
Oil on panel, 11” x 14,” unframed
SALE PENDING!
“Perhaps he'll offer you another snifter of brandy as you settle more snugly into your easy chair. Then he'll toss another log onto the crackling fire and gently suggest that you're welcome to stay as long as you'd like... but remember, your host is still a fox...” —SG
A frame is available for this painting upon request.
The color study for this painting is also available for sale! Please click HERE for more details.
"a wolf in shepherd’s clothing"
Oil on panel
11” x 14,” unframed.
SOLD
This painting has been sold to a private collector, but Studio prints are available in 2 sizes!
“It has always fascinated me how many old proverbs and words of wisdom remain relevant over the centuries, and at times even seem to have been written for the current age. This new painting entitled, “A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing“ was obviously inspired by the old adage, “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” And I guess what it means to me is that, even if times seem to change, sheep will always be sheep and a wolf, no matter how he’s dressed, will always be a wolf.” —SG
“The Drattle,” a new original painting, available for sale! Please contact us for more details!
"The Drattle"
Half Dragon/Half Turtle…
A new original painting, available for sale!
Acrylic on Pastelbord. 10” x 8,” unframed
$1,250.
Please contact us for more details!
"Deep in the forest, an ancient creature browses through the remnants of a rotten log, searching for grubs. Suddenly, he stops and cocks his head toward a far off direction. He freezes, listens, then listens again. It's true, he's not alone, there are other Drattles in the forest! Lifting his head, he returns the call." -- SG
Studio prints of “The Drattle” are available in one size. Click HERE for more details!
An interview about “classic fairy tales” that you might enjoy!
Please click on the photo for a link to my interview with Sarah MacKenzie of “Read-Aloud Revival,” featuring the making of “Classic Fairy Tales.”
I was pleased to be interviewed about the making “Classic Fairy Tales” by Sarah MacKenzie, who is the founder of “Read-Aloud Revival,” as she featured the book in her 2024 “Fairy Tale Summer” series with her subscribers. If you click HERE or on the photo above you will be linked to the interview. And please click HERE to order a personalized copy of any of my books here!