Steve Scroggins
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Steven A. Scroggins is an award winning, internationally collected Artist working in a wide variety of materials including Oil, Acrylics, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage/Assemblage, Photography and Ceramics. His experience includes: Art Instructor, Television Producer, Radio Commentator, Pastor, Poet, Landscape Designer, Lyricist and Musician. He is a past member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and a member of the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho (CAGNI) and the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Coeur d’Alene.
Steve was born 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised his early years by maternal grandparents. His Grandfather was a hillbilly from Kentucky who could not read or write yet has proven to be the wisest man Steve has ever known. His Grandmother was a vibrant and kind Cherokee Indian.
With great pride his Grandfather taught Steve the difference between tools and toys. They spent many precious hours together on the back porch “whittling” and practicing the basic skills of sculpture. His Grandfather worked as a Machinist but for extra money installed Wall Paper. As a young boy Steve would accompany his Grandfather on weekends and helped paste and hang these Walls of Paper. This experience instilled in the Artist an instinctive ability to work with Collage and Assemblage and a natural inclination to create art on a monumental scale.
His Grandmother instilled a love of flora in the young boy as they worked together tending the array of beautiful flowers that encircled their small rural backyard. The bright colors and tempting textures are still emblazoned on his heart and mind and often become integral parts of his paintings. Grandmother also taught him to cook, she would say, “Stevie, if it looks good, it tastes better!” The artist has enjoyed applying that concept to many aspects of life.
At the age of nine Steve received his first camera, a Kodak Brownie, and continues to this day as an avid photographer. By his teens he began working in collage, writing poetry, painting with watercolors and working in clay creating hand built objects. In his early twenties, after returning state side from a tour of duty in the Orient with the USAF, the artist began to explore kinetic sculpture in the Calder Style. He went on to study Fine Art, Music, Ornamental Horticulture, Theology and Graphic Design yet believes the School of Life continues to be his best teacher and that it's only by the Grace of God we live and breathe.
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- JoinedApril 2008
- OccupationArtist, Musician, Art Instructor, Disc Jockey, Pastor/Teacher, Servant
- HometownIndianapolis, IN.
- Current cityPost Falls, ID
- CountryUSA
- Websitehttp://www.stevenascroggins.com
- Facebookstevenascroggins
- Twittermyart4u2c
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Steven is a sweet, wonderful and special person with a big heart of gold. Steven is a great artist, is incredible artist. His soul is present in all their creations with an expressive force that reaches many souls. His form of communication is always brilliant and profound. His profound message about life, dre… Read more
Steven is a sweet, wonderful and special person with a big heart of gold. Steven is a great artist, is incredible artist. His soul is present in all their creations with an expressive force that reaches many souls. His form of communication is always brilliant and profound. His profound message about life, dreams, hopes, come into their art in vibrant colors and creative way. His work, his art is so special that is always present even its soul under the hand of a great artist. (Creating always new roads, for art, new forms, new visions, including new material) You can attend them, and since these wonderful, masterful, magical works of art Steven Thanks for teaching their work from what is really art. Steven, Thank you for sharing with us all these images born of his soul, always wonderful images, thanks also for being the escepcional person, wonderful friend. Thanks for showing another way of making art, a new, unique and brilliant way.
Read lesssteve's work is simply wonderful. vibrant, inspiring, colourful, meaningful. it is my pleasure to see and enjoy his work. anyone and everyone interested in moving, beautiful work should give steve's work a long look.
It is a great pleasure to see how Steve is developing his ideas with different techniques and styles. The work is awesome and a celebration of art. We got to be very happy that he is sharing his work and his love for art on flickr. Not only he´s a very talented artist but also a super friendly person. I´m glad I m… Read more
It is a great pleasure to see how Steve is developing his ideas with different techniques and styles. The work is awesome and a celebration of art. We got to be very happy that he is sharing his work and his love for art on flickr. Not only he´s a very talented artist but also a super friendly person. I´m glad I met you here! Rock on!
Read lessSteve tiene un manejo del color y de las formas muy estilizado, percibe la complejidad de una simple linea y la plasma en un sin fin de gritos de variantes de color. También es un rebelde en lo que a diseño se refiere y transgrede todo lo que puede ser limitante al arte y bien sabemos que el arte solo se abre camino, n… Read more
Steve tiene un manejo del color y de las formas muy estilizado, percibe la complejidad de una simple linea y la plasma en un sin fin de gritos de variantes de color. También es un rebelde en lo que a diseño se refiere y transgrede todo lo que puede ser limitante al arte y bien sabemos que el arte solo se abre camino, no sabe de leyes ni de conceptos. Steve, espero sigas dandonos pasos a seguir en este arduo camino del placer visual.
Read lessSteven's critical work puts the finger right into the purulent wounds of hypocrisy and lies . His pictures are direct and without any frills, intellectual, deep and with a wonderful sense of humor. Steven is one of the truly great artists of this time.
Steven Scroggins work is alive, passionate and bold. I was at first attracted to the delicious shock of colour, particularly in his earlier pieces but having seen more of his art I think it's more about the creative energy that appeals to me. His work seems to buzz with energy. Besides the great artwork, Steve is such … Read more
Steven Scroggins work is alive, passionate and bold. I was at first attracted to the delicious shock of colour, particularly in his earlier pieces but having seen more of his art I think it's more about the creative energy that appeals to me. His work seems to buzz with energy. Besides the great artwork, Steve is such a nice guy, always ready to encourage other artists. I appreciate his input.
Read lessHere is a man really in love with art. Bravo sir.
Steven Scroggins embodies the artist spirit. Passionate, hungry, always digging, watching, learning expressing. His work requires you to stop, look and think. Steven is one of those rare artists whose is not self absorbed, always learning from and encouraging other artists. - TMNK
Steve's is the kind of work that stops me in my tracks. It's captivating and powerful and never fails to leave me with a sense of... "Wow!" I look forward to seeing more of it!
It's always a pleasure to visit Steven's photostream. It's great to see the art work of someone as creative and talented as he is. It is also a pleasure to be his contact. I always appreciate his kind words when he visits my photostream. Keep up the great work - I look forward to seeing much more of your colorful a… Read more
It's always a pleasure to visit Steven's photostream. It's great to see the art work of someone as creative and talented as he is. It is also a pleasure to be his contact. I always appreciate his kind words when he visits my photostream. Keep up the great work - I look forward to seeing much more of your colorful and creative artwork!
Read lessSteve is a double artist, as he is an artist in his own true sense. His art is exciting, original, thought and emotion provoking (in all senses). Hi works is also true to his inspiration as an artist, and he definitely carries his own style. I often see a photo of him in front of his work, tired as heck but very satisf… Read more
Steve is a double artist, as he is an artist in his own true sense. His art is exciting, original, thought and emotion provoking (in all senses). Hi works is also true to his inspiration as an artist, and he definitely carries his own style. I often see a photo of him in front of his work, tired as heck but very satisfied of a day's hard work. His second art would be his photographic skills as an artist...he takes photographs of his own art work therefore producing two visual images that are unforgettable. Don't stop, Steve, keep giving us inspiration on a daily basis!
Read lessIf you glance at Steve's work you'll be hooked, if you take time to look more deeply you'll be transfixed. Steve is an extraordinarily talented artist, and without exception the friendliest person on Flickr, providing comments and thoughts on other's work.. I love having him comment and view my pictures! To be … Read more
If you glance at Steve's work you'll be hooked, if you take time to look more deeply you'll be transfixed. Steve is an extraordinarily talented artist, and without exception the friendliest person on Flickr, providing comments and thoughts on other's work.. I love having him comment and view my pictures! To be so giving in terms of sharing his art, and his time, thoughts and judgement on other's work too is a rare combination. I feel priviledged to have Steve as a contact on Flickr.
Read lessSteve's work is awesome and has been a pleasure to view on Flickr. My personal favorite (right now) is "Nude Descending a Staircase", the colors and linear lines really speak to me. I also enjoyed Steve's wonderful show at the Wellness Center. Thank you Steve for posting your works for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you, Steven, for making and sharing art that is genuinely yours. Each piece speaks of your world which is what inspires me... to be always true to yourself and share what you have with the rest of us. You do it so beautifully. All best wishes, Mary Ann
It´s great to find someone that works on art and you can see on the work he does that he is having fun while working. That mood often is traduced on the work... for good! Keep on showing us your paintings, we´ll be looking!
I love Steve's work, it's colors and composition, and it's relationship with real life. Steve is always there to encourage, and make you feel good about yourself!! Thank you Steve!! Big Hugs!! Suzan
Stevenascroggings is a real artist: his works are full of colors and poetry and they give real emotions to whom can stop a moment to watch them. I should like to have a work by him in my house, maybe one day I'll have it. Steven, thank you for sharing with us your wonderful art.
Steve Scroggins is my friend....he is very nice person and he is very talented Artist..... His Art-Works are amazing : colorful, fantastic and unusual..... His Art represents the "modern-style" of Art..... Steve has his own "feeling" about the world surround him...and his Art to show that to us...... The bright co… Read more
Steve Scroggins is my friend....he is very nice person and he is very talented Artist..... His Art-Works are amazing : colorful, fantastic and unusual..... His Art represents the "modern-style" of Art..... Steve has his own "feeling" about the world surround him...and his Art to show that to us...... The bright colors, awesome compositions, great solutions and very interesting ideas - that are all about his Art.... If you will visit his page on Flickr - you will really enjoy.......
Read lessSteven's art is a direct shot of spiritual human emotion through your eyes. His use of color, design and scale leaves you wanting more and more of his awesome work. Steven, may you always continue your love afar expressing to us, through your great art, what it is in your soul. Jose F. Sosa
I haven't known Steve for very long, but what I do know is that he has a bundle of talent, and a good heart. He is a very positive contact and always leaves a good word. Glad to have you as a contact. Love your work.
sir you are an inspiration your words inspire and u make beautiful art. and not just ur everyday standard art. u seem really go over the top to create some just great. Also seems like u have fun somethin i cant do when im tryin to make somethin i always look at it like a mission like i have to get everybody to like it.… Read more
sir you are an inspiration your words inspire and u make beautiful art. and not just ur everyday standard art. u seem really go over the top to create some just great. Also seems like u have fun somethin i cant do when im tryin to make somethin i always look at it like a mission like i have to get everybody to like it. and ur very colorful i love color i thikn color is always great!
Read lessSteve is such a wonderful,caring,colorful person! His art is so inspiring with all the color, I've added the brightness to my own work. Thanks for being a influence,a friend and giving me so much support TO MAKE MORE ART!!!!!