About Scott

Scott Jacobs

 

Whether it’s a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, classic car, fine bottle of wine or a delicate dew covered flower, Scott’s attention to detail supersedes all expectation. Every detail is perfection, right down to the reflections within reflections. Admirers are often surprised to discover that the image before them is not a photograph, but a Scott Jacobs original painting.

Three years after receiving a set of paints from his wife for Christmas, Scott became the first officially licensed Harley-Davidson artist in 1993 and still proudly holds that privilege. Added to that list are; Chevrolet, Ford, Mattel, Marilyn Monroe Estates and Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Although Jacobs drew pen-and-ink illustrations for his school newspaper, Scott began his career in art not with his painting, but by buying a failing gallery at nineteen with money he saved from working odd jobs. At twenty-one, Scott had the cash and customer base to open Reflections On Canvas Gallery in Westfield, N.J., a gallery that met with much success.

Scott’s images can be seen on many objects from limited editions graphics to Franklin Mint Collector Plates, coffee mugs, beach towels, clocks and many others. 2010 saw the release of his second book, The Art of Scott Jacobs — The Complete Works.

Facts About Scott

  • First artist to be officially licensed through Harley-Davidson’s ‘Fine Art Program’ worldwide in 1993.
  • Officially licensed artist for Chevrolet Motor Company – (Corvette Division).
  • Officially licensed artist for Mattel, Hot Wheels Race Team working with Kyle Petty.
  • Officially licensed artist for the Marilyn Monroe Estate, creating images for their wine label, Marilyn Merlot.
  • Officially licensed artist for the Elvis Presley Enterprises, creating images for their wine label, Elvis Presley.
  • Approximately 83 countries exhibit Scott Jacobs’ work.
  • In 2004, Scott Jacobs started his own publishing company, Scott Jacobs Studio.
  • In 2005, Scott Jacobs signed a contract with Park West Galleries, the largest gallery in the US selling art in land and sea auctions. Their main focus was his new Wine and Spirits collection, however they now sell all of his images on over 50 cruise ships around the world.
  • Franklin Mint limited edition collector plates. The first licensed Harley-Davidson plate ever released. The first plate, “Pumping Iron”, was the largest selling Harley-Davidson plate in Franklin Mint history.
  • American Licensed Products, an official apparel licensee of Harley-Davidson created the successful “Scott Jacobs Art to Wear” line.
  • Tori Richard of Hawaii created a collection of limited edition Cabana shirts, exhibiting Scott’s images; The Signature Series.
  • American Greeting Card Company: 1998 & 1999 wall, desk and computer calendars.
  • In 2009, Scott worked with The Andie Rooney company to create a line of Tin Signs based off of his Harley-Davidson Paintings.
  • Scott has been the official artist for Sturgis 17 times. He is the only artist chosen consecutively by Sturgis officials in their 72-year history.
  • In 1998, Scott was the recipient of the “Vargas Award” for Lifetime Achievement in Fine Art. This award is equivalent to an Oscar in the art industry.
  • Numerous worldwide magazines, newspapers and television shows have featured Scott’s work.
  • Scott’s work proudly hangs in the permanent collection of ‘L.A.’s, Peterson’s Museum’, Beverly Hills. Prints are available for sale in the museum gift store. The work also hangs in L.A. County Museum, St. Louis Museum, Cobb-Murrieta Museum and The Milwaukee Museum to name a few.
  • The 100th Anniversary piece by Scott entitled, “100 Great Years” belongs to the official Harley-Davidson Motor Company Fine Art Collection and hangs in their Milwaukee Museum.
  • Images appeared on the largest stationary distributor in France for licensed Harley-Davidson notebooks, binders and organizers.
  • Scott’s work can be seen in hard cover coffee table books, “Harley-Davidson, The Legend” and Doug Mitchell’s, “Harley-Davidson Chronicle”.
  • The first Scott Jacobs coffee table book, “The Art of Scott Jacobs” published by Nikko Press was released in August of 2000 and is currently out of print. Book #2, “The Art of Scott Jacobs – The Complete Works” was released in 2010.
  • Scott’s licensed Harley-Davidson original fine art paintings, ranging from $40,000 to $150,000, command an 18-month wait list. Most are sold directly from e-mail photos and/or possible concepts.
  • Collectors: Willie G. Davidson, Bill Davidson, Jeff Bleustein, Senator Ben “Night horse” Campbell, John Elway, Carl Malone, Don King, Dan Akroyd, Robert Patrick, Steve Hendrickson, Arlen Ness, Joan Lunden, Kathy Ireland, Kim Alexis, Malcolm Forbes, Clarence Clemons, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, ZZTop, Survivor and Lover Boy. President Clinton viewed Scott’s work at a private dinner party in Iowa.