Stephen Scott Young

Stephen Scott Young is an American artist best known for his oil paintings. His realistic style and ability to capture the emotion of his subject have made him one of the most popular contemporary artists in the world. Stephen Scott Young's life and work, looking at his inspiration and technique and some important exhibitions and honors he has received over the years. Stephen Scott Young was born in 1952 in Pennsylvania. As a young man, he moved to Florida and earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of South Florida. After graduating, he took up an apprenticeship with famed realist painter Bo Bartlett, where he mastered his trademark technique: combining realism with expressionism through solid lines and great colors. A master at capturing feelings in his artworks, stephen scott young’s oeuvre mainly consists of portraits inspired by everyday encounters or current events in real life. His work features those whose faces carry stories of pain, such as wounded soldiers, immigrants seeking asylum, victims of war or poverty—people usually overlooked by society at large—as well as ordinary people that inspire him on a personal level. Throughout his 40-plus year career as an artist, Stephen Scott Young has come to represent classical American realism at its most evocative level while upholding traditional values while exploring contemporary themes alongside them, revealing a subtle but powerful presence within today's art world. Our online auctions will provide you with a wide selection of Stephen Scott Young paintings for sale.