As a full-service design studio, we are passionate about our clients and the work we do. We love to feature artists in our studio who share this passion in their work, and our newest featured artist Scarlet Rock Hosseini embodies this perfectly. However, she didn’t initially think of herself as an artist.
“I didn’t always want to be an artist, primarily because I didn’t realize it was an option for me,” says Scarlet. “I struggled for a long time with the direction my art was going as well, and it wasn’t until I stopped trying to please others with my art that I found something I really enjoyed doing.”
With a brush in one hand and a pencil in the other, Scarlet eventually realized that the beauty of being an artist was embracing her unique point of view. “I have a visual story that I want to share, a point of view of how I see the world. I think deep down that’s why all artists become artists, that there was something to say with our hands that we couldn’t figure out how to say with our words.”
Small Moments of Beauty
Scarlet’s pieces showcase beautiful watercolor scenes that depict small moments of beauty in Western culture and the wildlife surrounding it.
Her latest work, Little Hummingbird, was created from her experience of watching hummingbirds search for flowers and food around her home. “The little birds are a delight to watch, so naturally, one found its way onto paper,” she says. “The idea was of one taking a break after a long flight, finding a safe respite from the wind of the prairie to rest and refuel before journeying on to their summer home.”
She creates her pieces using watercolor paints on high-quality cotton paper, noting, “I chose to remain straightforward in my creation process to preserve the archival qualities of my work, but also because these supplies were easily procured, and with no fuss, I could focus more on honing my drawing skills, which is essential for creating realism in watercolor.”
Building an Appreciation for Western Culture
Scarlet hopes to help her audience build an appreciation for Western life through the emotions defined in her stunning works of realism. However, at the very least, she hopes people see her heart for the beings she paints.
“There’s always an emotion I like to think of when creating my bigger pieces, a sense of longing or peace, but if the only thing people recognized was my passion for animals and the people that work for them, then they understand the core of my work.”
We are displaying Scarlet’s artwork throughout our studio until the end of September. To view her work for yourself, please reach out and schedule a visit.
You can see more of Scarlet’s work on Instagram.
