Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

American, b. 1960

Scott Harbison grew up in northern New Jersey and had an early fascination with cartoons. Somewhat introverted, he seemed to daydream his way through his childhood school years, but consistently turned to drawing to calm his overly active mind. Developing an interest in rock music in his early teens, he found this to be another outlet where he seemed to be able to focus. Quite by coincidence, he found himself joining an original rock band that would have him in the eye of the punk rock storm that was fast becoming a scene in New York’s East Village, where he fronted a band that would have him onstage at famous NYC haunts like Max’s Kansas City and CBGB’s at the age of 15. This chapter would set the stage for what would become a decades long battle with substance abuse. Despite this unfortunate progression, Scott managed to start a family, birth several other original rock bands and learn to become a plasterer and high-end apartment painter with his own business. Years later, with the help of a recovery program, some semblance of grace entered Scott’s life and he found sobriety. He has been able to stay sober for some years now. This new lease on life availed him the opportunity to revisit his artistic roots he had left behind as a child. That coupled with a DIY attitude he had adopted from the punk rock days, Scott, stubborn, resilient and tenacious, began to teach himself how to paint. Shortly after the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, he started spending late nights alone, where his demons, and some seemingly innocent monsters, revealed themselves on the canvas. Scott then started an Instagram page and his followers have been mushrooming ever since. He gained the attention of several galleries, including Galerie Lucida, which presented Creature Comforts, a solo exhibition of his work in 2024. He also participated in a Residency At ESKFF in the Spring of 2022.

Artist: Scott Harbison

Scott HarbisonFor You, Whimsical Figure, Outsider Art, Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Wood, 24 x 12, 2023

$900

For You, Whimsical Figure, Outsider Art, Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Wood, 24 x 12

By Scott Harbison

Located in Red Bank, NJ

Outsider artist Scott Harbison imagines a world of curious alien beings and wide-eyed mutant animals, naively navigating unknown territory. His mischievous figures are activated by s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Mike MaxwellIf you go straight long enough you'll end up where you were, 2020

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in

If you go straight long enough you'll end up where you were

By Mike Maxwell

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Acrylic

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Kerry SmithAretha Franklin - Lady Soul (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Music, Rock and Roll), 2022

$888Sale Price|25% Off

H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in

Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Music, Rock and Roll)

By Kerry Smith

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kerry Smith Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul Mixed Media on Crescent board Year: 2022 Size: 21x22in Framed Signed, dated by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1622 *Black frame with a mirror...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board

A NuchyAbstract Expressionist CoBRA Style Fantastical Figure. Acrylic on Card.

$383Sale Price|26% Off

H 21.07 in W 15.56 in D 0.08 in

Abstract Expressionist CoBRA Style Fantastical Figure. Acrylic on Card.

By A Nuchy

Located in Cotignac, FR

Abstract expressionist CoBrA style acrylic on card of a humanised figure attributed to French artist, A Nuchy. The work is signed bottom right and stamped with the Atelier stamp to t...

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cardboard, Watercolor

Valton TylerYellow without Dots, 1978

$9,000

H 40 in W 60 in

Yellow without Dots

By Valton Tyler

Located in Dallas, TX

In The New York Times Arts in America column, Edward M. Gomez wrote of Valton Tyler, "visionary seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined paintin...

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1970s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Valton TylerLost Vegas, 1974

$8,500

H 40 in W 48 in

Lost Vegas

By Valton Tyler

Located in Dallas, TX

In The New York Times Arts in America column, Edward M. Gomez writes of Valton Tyler, "visionary seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined paintings, prints and drawings, whose style defies convenient labels. Abstract, surreal, cartoonish, sci-fi fantastic, metaphysical, apocalyptic-Baroque - all of these fit but also fall short of fully describing his art." (Edward M. Gomez, "Futuristic Forms Frolic Under Eerie Texan Skies...

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1970s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alexander McVickarIndonesia

$1,728Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 38 in

Indonesia

By Alexander McVickar

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original Alexander McVickar Mixed media, acrylic, and found object multi-panel painting.

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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Alexandra HuberUntitled, 2000-2001

$650

H 6 in W 6 in

Untitled

By Alexandra Huber

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic and pencil on paper Signed and dated, l.c. Also inscribed "E-2000-1" in pencil, verso This work is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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Early 2000s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Valton TylerThe Face, 1979

$4,800

H 27 in W 23 in

The Face

By Valton Tyler

Located in Dallas, TX

In The New York Times Arts in America column, Edward M. Gomez wrote of Valton Tyler, "visionary seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined paintin...

Category

1970s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kerry SmithElla Fitzgerald Sings Duke Ellington (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Jazz, Big Band), 2022

$888Sale Price|25% Off

H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in

Ella Fitzgerald Sings Duke Ellington (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Jazz, Big Band)

By Kerry Smith

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kerry Smith Ella Fitzgerald Sings Duke Ellington Mixed Media on Crescent board Year: 2022 Size: 21x20in Signed, dated by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1636 *Black frame with a mirr...

Category

2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board

Barry JohnsonAmerican School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting, 1960

$395Sale Price|39% Off

H 12 in W 16 in D 1 in

American School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting

By Barry Johnson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Incredible Outsider Artist Barry Johnson presents a new series of canvas paintings from his creatures series. Wild Colors! Utterly unique compositions....

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1980s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache

Barry JohnsonAmerican School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting, 1960

$649

H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in

American School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting

By Barry Johnson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Incredible Outsider Artist Barry Johnson presents a new series of canvas paintings from his creatures series. Wild Colors! Utterly unique compositions....

Category

1980s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache

Mike MaxwellGod Ahead / Organisational Hierarchy, 2020

$512Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 9 in D 1 in

God Ahead / Organisational Hierarchy

By Mike Maxwell

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Two separate works, sold together

Category

2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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