Atelier & Commissions
Introduction
Utopia is an artist-owned gallery showcasing the fine art of international artist Jac Scott and invited special guests. It is a relaxed poetic space filled with contemporary artworks complimented by antique furniture.
The walls are adorned with contemporary art including: intriguing black and white studies of Norfolk’s wild landscapes and fauna plus original oil paintings of local scenes.
Creative Director and Founder of Utopia: The Unexpected Gallery: Jac Scott
Jac Scott MRBS is a multi-award winning visual artist, a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors with an international exhibition portfolio. Scott is an innate researcher and lateral thinker enabling her creative world to be without boundaries.
Environmental Philosophy
Utopia’s environmental policy underpins its arts practice, hence the processes and materials used possess as green credentials as possible.
We are advocates of reusing clean packaging, buying recycled packaging and promoting reuse - lets keep the cycle small.
Working to Commission
Utopia works to commission with private and corporate clients to create bespoke art. Creative Director, Jac Scott, will be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Here is a sample of some of the commissions
Drawing a Giant Magpie Feather
Mr & Mrs G. wanted an original drawing of a magpie feather as a present for their son's birthday. First, Jac sourced a pair of magpie wings and identified 2 feathers that might work well. The clients selected their favourite and then scaling up of the feather began. Here is the result at over 1 metre long.
Painted Sprout Stem on a Plate
Ms. H was tickled by the idea of having a stem of sprouts painted on a vintage plate to add to her already extensive Plated Collection. Finding the right plate was key, so after a lengthy search by Jac, the right one was identified by the client. Here is the result.
Ms. H. said "Wow! This one is now my favourite."
Autumn Flight oil painting
Mr A. finds that he is homesick sometimes for his beloved Norfolk, so he commissioned Jac to paint a typical scene of the marsh with geese flying overhead. Seeing the result he said,
" The painting has arrived and it is beautiful! It evokes so many happy memories. Many thanks. I can't wait to be in N Norfolk again."
Heavenly Chocolate Paintings on Antique Plates for Master Chocolatiers Hunters of Holt Shop
For their new shop, the Hunters wanted something special for their windows, so asking Jac to capture the deliciousness of their signature chocolates in oils was a treat.
This commission was both a delight and a torture.
"Painting 6 giant chocolates on antique cake plates was fun as long as I didn't smell them".
Jelly Paintings for Mrs B.
Three paintings of old fashioned jellies were requested to be p
ainted on antique cake plates.
The commission involved sourcing some Victorian jelly moulds, making the jellies and then painting them before they dissolved.
The jelly paintings now hang in a kitchen on a wallpaper depicting jellies and cakes - what fun!
Encaustic Painting for Ms W
A prescriptive brief was rewarded with this feedback on her receiving the painting.
"I would never have been brave enough to commission a painting before I walked into the gallery but Jac made the whole process very enjoyable and managed to capture exactly what I envisaged. I love the painting and the light and movement makes it come alive."
Encaustic Painting for Mr & Mrs D
The clients wanted a dark, dynamic storm painting of a particular size, so Jac painted Rain Dance 2.
Rain Dance 2 drying in the studio before going to the framers.
Drawing Bayfield Hall
Mr & Mrs C of Bayfield Hall commissioned Jac to do a large drawing of the estate from a particular perspective. It was a surprise present for their son.
The clients were delighted with the result.
Drawing Congham Hall
Owners of Congham Hall commissioned a drawing of the Hall for a wedding present to themselves with smaller print versions framed for guests.
