Scott Jacobs - Painting in Progress

Painting in Progress

Select a date below to go to that specific date of the Painting in Progress.

Official Scott Jacobs 2009 Sturgis Release.

Watch the progression unfold.

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The initial painting of the tree needles in the foreground.

4/15/2009

After thousands of tiny brushstrokes were laid down, the first pass of the foreground trees is complete! As the painting is completed the trees will be revisited for some final highlights and details.

Scott's father Dallas joins in on the painting.

5/07/2009

At the encouragement from Scott, Dallas, Scott's father, applied paint to his original. This is the first time that one of Scott's 'models' has participated in the actual painting.

Scott uses the airbrush to roll the form of the bike seat.

5/07/2009

Scott uses the airbrush to soften the edges giving the seat its cushion appearance.

Scott works on the small details of the painting.

5/21/2009

Now that the minute details on the bike are finished, Scott begins to work on the rest of the details needed, i.e. shoes, jeans, leather jacket, etc.

5/21/2009

A better view of the completed bike and jeans.

Scott spends hours doing the tedious job of rendering each head of the monument.

5/27/2009

Scott puts the finishing touches on Roosevelt's head while keeping his reference close by for accuracy. The rest of the painting is covered by paper to prevent any stray paint droplets from falling on the finished areas below.