Oliver Scarlin

frankstocktonillustration: from Gerhard Richter: Writings...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:49:08 +0300

frankstocktonillustration:

from Gerhard Richter: Writings 1961-2007

My wonderful and exceptionally talented friend, Rachel Personett

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:24:11 +0200

My wonderful and exceptionally talented friend, Rachel Personett

I used to attempt making music… Lo-fi stuff, largely...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:21:00 +0200

I used to attempt making music… Lo-fi stuff, largely influenced by Jonsi & Alex, Helios and Stars of the Lid. I’d use my electric guitar, pedals, samples I’d take from videos, bongo drums, programmed midi files, out of tune pianos… anything really.

Today, one of my favorite contemporary composers - Oliver Blank - faved this old one of mine on soundcloud. His Balloon Suite is one of my favorite soundtracks ever, so this has pretty much made my day!

Hi Oliver, do you sell your self-portrait ? Thanks. Vincent

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:27:30 +0200

Hi there! I’ve never considered selling it, so it’s something I’d have to think about. Right now it is back in my family home and I am in Italy for a while still. I plan on having more paintings (and perhaps a new self-portrait) coming along soon, with the intention to begin selling and taking commissions in the near future.

Feeling nostalgic, I spent a lot of yesterday looking through...

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:44:15 +0200

Feeling nostalgic, I spent a lot of yesterday looking through old classwork and illustrations… these little dogs were for a hypothetical SPCA website (for which my ‘research’ included spending time with these pups, taking reference pictures!)

"The justification of art is the internal combustion it ignites in the hearts of men and not its..."

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:57:00 +0200

““The justification of art is the internal combustion it ignites in the hearts of men and not its shallow, externalized, public manifestations. The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but is, rather, the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.””

- Glenn Gould

I have one or two new pictures up on my Flickr These were taken...

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:37:10 +0200

I have one or two new pictures up on my Flickr

These were taken in the USA a few months ago

Florence...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:06:00 +0200

So yes, I am here in Florence. Studying here is a dream come true for me. I am so grateful, and though its only been 3 weeks, I already feel myself growing. I have made some friends, I have made some lovely meals, and I have seen some beautiful art!

I have a tiny netbook computer over here. No Photoshop, no camera (at least for now). This probably means that I will be quiet for a little while.

I want to do well here - I want to make the absolute most of this opportunity!

So I’m not gone, I’m just going to be busy for a while. I am keeping an online journal for friends and family, but if you guys are interested, you’re most welcome to visit oliverscarlin.blogspot.com, or my twitter account of course.

“We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution.”

~ Bill Hicks

Onward!

Oliver

Self Portrait ~ Oil on panel, 2012 This painting was part of...

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:26:00 +0300

Self Portrait ~ Oil on panel, 2012

This painting was part of my application to the Florence Academy of Art, which I am pleased to say I will be attending as a student from October the 1st, 2012!

I entered a video into the Sigur Rós music video competition. My...

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:15:00 +0300

I entered a video into the Sigur Rós music video competition. My boyfriend and I shot it on a busted-up old camera, while on an incredible road-trip through the south western states. It’s our tribute to adventure, nature and love.

Watch Here!

I have just entered the Sigur Rós music video competition! After...

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:33:00 +0300

I have just entered the Sigur Rós music video competition! After 3 nights editing with very little sleep, it’s done. We shot this during a road trip soon after seeing Sigur Rós for the first time, using a busted-up old video camera. I knew from the get-go that I wanted to make a video to the song Dauðalogn, and that I wanted to make it a personal tribute, something with an energy of gratitude.
If you like it, please help us get voted up!
VOTE HERE!

Lilium candidum ~ Watercolour on paper (sold)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:00:13 +0300

Lilium candidum ~ Watercolour on paper (sold)

laughingfits: 63940007 by OliverSC on Flickr. Cool, I took...

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:45:23 +0300

laughingfits:

63940007 by OliverSC on Flickr.

Cool, I took this picture 3 years ago and I found it on good ol’ tumblr with a tonne of notes. It’s one of my personal favourites.

Chicago and Beyond

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:45:52 +0300

I’m lucky enough to be in the states for the next 2 months! I’ll be in Chicago mostly, but am also road-tripping out West mid-August. I don’t really have much computer access, but I have a few new paintings to upload which I hope to do soon! I’m also attending a few open life-drawing sessions at Palette & Chisel. In fact I have to leave in a few minutes!

PS: I’m seeing Sigur Ros for the first time at lollapalooza… I don’t think it’s hit me yet. They are my favorite band and the gift of being able to see them is so very exciting!

Updates soon!
O

Hello to my new followers! It’s been a good day. I finally...

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:15:25 +0300

Hello to my new followers!

It’s been a good day. I finally got a copy of VALTARI by Sigur Ros. Dauðalogn is already among my favorite tracks by them. It’s too beautiful for words!

Protea laurifolia ~ Charcoal & graphite

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:57:00 +0300

Protea laurifolia ~ Charcoal & graphite

Studies of Carpobrotus edulis ~ Watercolour & pencil

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:57:06 +0300

Studies of Carpobrotus edulis ~ Watercolour & pencil

Study of quinces on a branch ~ Oil on Board (2012) (detail)

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:11:00 +0300

Study of quinces on a branch ~ Oil on Board (2012)

(detail)

Olea europaea ’Leccino’ ~ Watercolour

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:39:00 +0300

Olea europaea ’Leccino’ ~ Watercolour

Aloe ciliaris ~ Watercolour Found this in my dad’s garden,...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:53:00 +0300

Aloe ciliaris ~ Watercolour

Found this in my dad’s garden, now it lives with me!