Scott Gustafson creates fairy tale treasures for the child in each of us. His paintings -- as well as possessing visual richness -- are rich in imagination. His creations breath life back into stories from long ago, reinventing and interpreting fairy tales in ways which appeal to all ages. Most of us can count at least a few of these stories among our favorites: Jack in the Beanstalk, Merlin and Arthur, Don Quixote, The Frog Prince, Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, and Little Red Riding Hood, just to name a few. Gustafson’s use of animated facial expression, body gestures, movement, texture, and color are all essential ingrediants in his joyful interpretations of these works. One look at Gustafson’s art and it’s no surprise to learn that among his first inspirations were Walt Disney cartoons and illustrators of the Golden Age, including N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and Norman Rockwell.

Publications as diverse as The Saturday Evening Post and Playboy discovered the delights of Scott’s images, as well as many book publishers, who entrusted him to illustrate anew such timeless classics as Peter Pan, The Nutcracker, and The Night Before Christmas. His original book titles include Alphabet South and Animal Orchestra. In addition to books, Gustafson’s work can be enjoyed in limited edition fine art print, fine art porcelain, puzzles, and other artist-inspired products.

Southern Illinois

Published by
The Greenwich Workshop
since 1993

Preferred medium: oil

The Journey Begins

“I want to make my characters’ emotions clear to children, but I also want to create something that might make adults say, ‘You know, I loved those stories when I was a kid, but now I see even more in them.’”

Fantasy