Hi! I'm Scott
I am an award winning artist and art educator based in High Point, North Carolina. I work primarily in drawing, painting and printmaking and I have 30 years experience teaching courses in Art, Art History, Design and Creativity. I have exhibited my work in over 70 galleries and museums. My work is in numerous private collections and my art has been featured in interviews with NPR, NBC and many other media outlets.
My daily practice includes working in my studio and working with clients. I like to hike, read and be mindful of my time and surroundings.
My work explores the relationship of color and lyrical forms that exist in complex spatial arrangements. The idea of the artist studio is an important element in my work. I also enjoy working in plein air in beautiful landscapes across the US and abroad.
I also teach art workshops and travel experiences that will be listed on this website.
A few recent exhibitions:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, Drawing in Curator Exhibition
- Weatherspoon Art Museum
- Plein Air Exhibtion, St. Augustine Arts Association
- Plein Air Exhibition, Art Aware, St. George, Utah
- Blue Mountain Gallery
- Sunny Art Center, London UK (small group show)
- Brevard University, NC (2 person show)
- University of Mobile, AL (solo show)
- San Diego Museum of Art, CA
- Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
- MFA in Annapolis, MD
- Gallery 301 in Mobile, AL (solo show)
- Greenhill Center for NC Art
Social Media
With over 86,000 followers across several platforms my social media focuses on my art and the art history that I love to engage. You can find me on Instagram @profscottraynor and Youtube at Scott Michael Raynor Artist and TikTok at Raynorshinestudios. Let's connect!
Teaching and Workshops
- Professor and Chair of the Art Department, High Point University, 2006-2025
- Instructor of Art, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1998-2001
- Instructor of Art, GTCC, 1998-2005
- Grand Tour of Italy, Drawing course in Italy, 24 years
- Watercolor in Monet's Garden, Giverny, France. Watercolor workshop with students
- Sketching tour of Italy, Art Teacher Workshop, 2018, 2019.
- Color Theory Workshop, North Carolina Art Educators Association Conference
- Social Media for Artists, 2024, High Point Arts Council
Educational Background
My formal training began during my undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I studied under a number of excellent artists who studied with Max Beckmann and Phil Guston and I am forever grateful for my art education. My graduate degree is in Painting and Printmaking from UNCG and Johnson State College in Vermont. Art History also became an area of great interest for me. It was during this time that I discovered many artists that would go on to be a great influence for me.
Artist Residences
I have completed Artist Residences at the following locations:
- Scuola di Ars Grafica, Venice, Italy
- Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
- Montmartre Artist Residency, Paris, France
Awards and Honors
- Slane Innovation and Creativity in Teaching Award, 2020, HPU
- Ruth Ridenhour Scholarly and Professional Achievement Award, 2023, HPU
- Guest Juror, Piedmont Plein Air Tournament, 2013
- Juror, Undergraduate Student Art Exhibiton, Georgia Southern University
Thank you for coming by and wanting to learn more about my art and my practice.