Steve 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 Life continues to be his best and most reliable Teacher!

Please Note:
My artwork, photos and images are © copyrighted and All Rights Reserved. They may not be used or reproduced in any way without my permission. If you'd like to use one of my images for any reason, please contact me. Thanks!

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  • Swans in flight - Slimbridge - canon 7D by Spangles44 join us at blink_again
  • La porta del cuore by sergiopigo
  • luxe 218 by M.A. Wakeley
  • by givikat
  • Sunset from my boat by Pixmaniaque
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    monkey salon says:

    "steve'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."

    10th September, 2008

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    bikemoments.com says:

    "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!"

    3rd September, 2008

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    Cabriat says:

    "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."

    2nd September, 2008

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    sitegeist says:

    "Steven'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."

    2nd September, 2008

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    artpropelled says:

    "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."

    30th August, 2008

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    Sergio A. Delgado says:

    "Here is a man really in love with art. Bravo sir."

    29th August, 2008

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    5150: Have You Seen?: TMNK says:

    "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"

    27th August, 2008

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    phlyersphan says:

    "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!"

    26th August, 2008

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    1blessedmom Photography says:

    "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!"

    27th August, 2008

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    {}+*^ says:

    "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!"

    27th August, 2008

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    Another Partial Success says:

    "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."

    26th August, 2008

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    Green Kali (Good Night Friends) says:

    "Steve'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."

    24th August, 2008

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    M.A. Wakeley says:

    "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"

    24th August, 2008

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    rebozuelo says:

    "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!"

    23rd August, 2008

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    Suzan Buckner says:

    "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"

    23rd August, 2008

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    sergiopigo says:

    "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."

    22nd August, 2008

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    Olga Golanov says:

    "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......."

    22nd August, 2008

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    Jose F. Sosa says:

    "Steven'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"

    22nd August, 2008

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    Spangles44 join us at blink_again says:

    "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."

    22nd August, 2008

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    DaFunk89 says:

    "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!"

    22nd August, 2008

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    URBAN SOULE says:

    "Steve 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!!!!!"

    22nd August, 2008

Name:
Steve Scroggins
Joined:
April 2008
Hometown:
Indianapolis, IN.
Currently:
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Occupation:
Artist, Musician, Art Instructor
Website:
Steven A. Scroggins Fine Art