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Scott Harbison Figurative 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.
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Artist: Scott Harbison
Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Seer'
Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Seer'

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Seer'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Hard: "They Call Me the Wonderer"
Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Hard: "They Call Me the Wonderer"

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Hard: "They Call Me the Wonderer"

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

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Outsider Art Painting: 'Come See'
Outsider Art Painting: 'Come See'

Outsider Art Painting: 'Come See'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of Sc...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'School'
Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'School'

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'School'

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Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Grass Fed'
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Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Feed'

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Outsider Art, Acrylic &n Oil Painting: 'Good Morning Sunshine'

Outsider Art, Acrylic &n Oil Painting: 'Good Morning Sunshine'

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Located in New York, NY

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Outsider Art, Acrylic on board: 'Onward'
Outsider Art, Acrylic on board: 'Onward'

Outsider Art, Acrylic on board: 'Onward'

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Located in New York, NY

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Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Canvas: "Floaters"
Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Canvas: "Floaters"

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Canvas: "Floaters"

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

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Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Lice"
Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Lice"

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Lice"

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Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

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Located in New York, NY

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Acrylic & Oilstick on Canvas: 'Assessor'
Acrylic & Oilstick on Canvas: 'Assessor'

Acrylic & Oilstick on Canvas: 'Assessor'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist. I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all. As a result of stuff th...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Outsider artist painting: 'They Came Upon A Midnight Clear'
Outsider artist painting: 'They Came Upon A Midnight Clear'

Outsider artist painting: 'They Came Upon A Midnight Clear'

By Scott Harbison

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'Misguided Drone Lives Happily Ever After in the Fine State of New Jersey'

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By Scott Harbison

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Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'Chuck (Steak)'

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Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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Aww U Ruined The Roses - Figurative Animal Dog Painting Los Angeles Artist

By Danny Brown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danny Brown is a first-generation American urban artist born in Los Angeles. His parents relocated their family from Oaxaca, Mexico in search of opportunit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Cradled Panel: "I Picked Up Dinner"
Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Cradled Panel: "I Picked Up Dinner"

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Cradled Panel: "I Picked Up Dinner"

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Canvas, Acrylic

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Levitation"
Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Levitation"

Acrylic Paint, Oil Stick on Wood: "Levitation"

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

In 2018, I became a painter. An artist.  I am a product of the '70s and I spent my life in the fine state of New Jersey—the most wonderful state of them all.  As a result of stuff th...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Lester
Lester

Scott HarbisonLester, 2023

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H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Lester

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

At Your Service
At Your Service

Scott HarbisonAt Your Service, 2020

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H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

At Your Service

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Acrylic & Oil Stick on Canvas: 'Whisper'
Acrylic & Oil Stick on Canvas: 'Whisper'

Acrylic & Oil Stick on Canvas: 'Whisper'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott Harbison grew up in northern New Jersey, and had an early fascination with cartoons. Somewhat introverted, he seemed to daydream his way through h...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Lost My Power Pack'
Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Lost My Power Pack'

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Lost My Power Pack'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of Sc...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil Painting: 'This One’s On Me'
Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil Painting: 'This One’s On Me'

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil Painting: 'This One’s On Me'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of Sc...

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2010s Contemporary Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'My Sentiments Exactly'
Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'My Sentiments Exactly'

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'My Sentiments Exactly'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'Air'
Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'Air'

Outsider Art, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas: 'Air'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

"Permanent Loss of Modern Technology in the Embroidery Capitol of the World"

"Permanent Loss of Modern Technology in the Embroidery Capitol of the World"

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Likeness'
Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Likeness'

Outsider Art, Acrylic Painting: 'Likeness'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Outsider Art, Acrylic on Canvas: 'Refill'
Outsider Art, Acrylic on Canvas: 'Refill'

Outsider Art, Acrylic on Canvas: 'Refill'

By Scott Harbison

Located in New York, NY

Scott likes to think of his work as what it might look like if an overly observant 5 year old kid from New Jersey left hieroglyphics for alien life forms to discover. A mixture of ...

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2010s Outsider Art Scott Harbison Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Board

Scott Harbison figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Scott Harbison figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Scott Harbison in crayon, oil crayon, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Scott Harbison figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Scott Harbison figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $810 and tops out at $3,250, while the average work can sell for $1,375.