The Art of Scott Gustafson
Fairy Tale Fantasy Artist
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A Confabulation of Dragons
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
Image size:
26"w x 19"h.
Edition Size:75
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Artist Scott Gustafson is fascinated by the English words used to describe groups of particular animals, such as, a pride of lions or a pod of whales. But there is also a wisp of snipes, a clutter of spiders and two of his favorites, a skulk of foxes and a parliament of owls. (The latter inspired a recent painting and Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Smallworks™ Canvas of the same name.)
In that vein,” said the artist, I wondered what a gathering of dragons might be called. Finding no name already given it seemed that a linguistic gauntlet had been thrown my way. Rifling both mind and dictionary I happened to stumble upon a wonderful word; confabulate, whose Webster definition is 1) To talk informally; to chat. 2) To replace fact with fantasy in memory.  As Thoreau once said, There was pasture enough for my imagination and A Confabulation of Dragons was born.

A Parliament of Owls
Scott Gustafson
SMALLWORK CANVAS EDITION
Image size:
14"w x 10"h.
Edition Size:75
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Artist Scott Gustafson has of late been inspired by aphorisms and the turn of a phrase including most recently the Fine Art Limited Editions Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Birds of a Feather Flock Together. Birds have the type of unique collective nouns that send Gustafson into inspired flights of fancy. A peep of chickens, a band of jays, a conspiracy of ravens, a murder of crows and yes, a parliament of owls! This Great Horned orator speaks with commanding authority and while the front row struggles to stay awake, most of the others are rapt listeners.
Beauty and the Beast
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
Image size:
17"w x 21"h.
Edition Size:75
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Every evening the Beast comes to visit Beauty in her chamber, to talk with her and be near her. Tonight, as she sweetly plucks the harp strings, her mind wanders home to her father and sisters she misses so terribly. He, on the other hand, can think only of her. Every night before he leaves, this longing for her wells up and consumes him and he is compelled to ask, Beauty, will you marry me?
And every night her answer is the same: Even though I have grown to care for you very much, Beast, I do not love you. I am sorry, but no, I cannot marry you.
He exhales his grief in a deep sigh that echoes like a moaning wind through the palace corridors. Neither of them is aware at this moment that a bond has grown between them. Nor do they know what miracles the love they share will ultimately reveal.
In folkloric circles, the story of "Beauty and the Beast" belongs to a story motif called a Beast Marriage. This happens to be a very common motif and appears in many tales and ballads throughout the world, one of the most famous variations being Grimm's fairytale, The Frog Prince.
"Since, from the very beginning I knew there was going to be a tapestry in the background of this piece, the only question was what would be the subject matter," said the artist. Ultimately, it seemed only fitting that the Beast might have chosen for his wall décor an image depicting characters from a story so similar to his own, and from which he surely would have derived much inspiration.
CLASSIC FAIRY TALES W/THREE LITTLE PIGS
Scott Gustafson
COLL. BOOK & PRINT
Image size:
14 1/8"w x 17"h.
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Three Little Pigs
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/8"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:150 with book
This stunning Collector’s Edition celebrates the detailed brilliance of Scott Gustafson’s art and his love of our favorite childhood tales. This exquisitely illustrated volume features ten of the most enduring fairy tales of all time. The stories, chosen and edited by the artist, include both “princess” classics and frolicking adventures. Artist Scott Gustafson spent more than four years creating the seventy-five rich oil paintings to illustrate his favorite stories.
The Collector’s Edition is limited to 150, with each book signed by the artist, clothbound and slipcased. The perfect accompaniment, to the book is Three Little Pigs, a limited-edition print which portrays the three little pigs warm and happy in their new brick house. We are most certain this superb collection will be treasured in your home for generations to come.

Daniel in the Lion´s Den
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
18 1/2"w x 25"h.
Edition Size:550
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Daniel in the Lion´s Den
Scott Gustafson
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21"w x 28"h.
Edition Size:100
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Like children’s stories, Bible stories teach us lessons about life. “I grew up in a small town and attended a Lutheran grade school where I was taught many Bible stories at a very early age,” says artist Scott Gustafson. “I think of my approach to my artwork as a form of storytelling; and although most of my work to date has been illustrating fairy tales, nursery rhymes and other forms of literature, it all really comes down to telling a story in pictures.
The story of Daniel is about a man who is punished for his beliefs by a king who was swayed by vanity and bad advice. But Daniel is also the story of true faith in the face of death and of a man who had the strength of his convictions. I chose to depict Daniel standing in a pool of mysterious light. Behind and around him, lions lurk in the shadows—nearly brushing his robes as they pace to and fro.Yet, these ravenous beasts dare not lay a single paw on the seemingly vulnerable figure who stands in their midst. In these turbulent times, the story of Daniel seems very appropriate. For although his faith is the reason he was thrown to the lions, it was also Daniel’s faith that ultimately saved him.”

FROGGY GOES A - WOOING
Scott Gustafson
Limited Edition Porcelain
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135.00    
 
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
33"w x 15 1/2"h.
Edition Size:950
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185.00    
 
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Scott Gustafson
MASTERWORK CANVAS EDITION
51"w x 24"h.
Edition Size:50
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No other image seemed to evoke the larger-than-life quality of fairy tales than that of the friendly giant carrying children through an enchanted landscape. Only a character of gargantuan proportions could offer the unsurpassed view and fantastic vistas visible from his shoulders, not to mention the keys to unlock the magic of the stories around them,” says Scott Gustafson.
SCOTT GUSTAFSON´S
 ILLUSTRATED CLASSIC FAIRY TALES
TRADEBOOK
Image size:
10 1/2"w x 12"h
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27.95    
This stunning book celebrates the detailed brilliance of Scott Gustafson’s art and his love of our favorite childhood tales. This exquisitely illustrated volume features ten of the most enduring fairy tales of all time. The stories, chosen and edited by the artist, include both “princess” classics and frolicking adventures. Artist Scott Gustafson spent more than four years creating the seventy-five rich oil paintings to illustrate his favorite stories. We are most certain this superb collection will be treasured in your home for generations to come.
HANSEL AND GRETEL
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/4"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:3000
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135.00    
 
PAT - A - CAKE
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/4"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:4000
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135.00    
 
Pegasus and the Muses
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
Image size:
29"w x 23"h.
Edition Size:100
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Scott Gustafson’s art is filled with characters, myths and fables many of us met in our childhoods. Pegasus and the Muses is an enchanting interpretation of a Greek legend. Athena, the Godess of Wisdom, was the first to discover the winged stallion Pegasus, who was the son of Medusa and Poseidon. Athena tamed the horse, and gave him to the Muses of Mt. Helicon as a gift. In his excitement at meeting the Muses, Pegasus struck the side of the mountain with his hooves, which caused water to well up and form a spring that would become known as the Hippocrene. Springs were sacred sources of inspiration for those who sought help from the Muses. If they were truly fortunate, perhaps they would also be allowed to soar through the clouds on the Muses’ beloved pet, Pegasus.
As the flying horse of the Muses, Pegasus is a symbol of high-flying poetic imagination. Following in Gustafson’s tradition of The Maiden and the Unicorn and The Pirate and the Mermaid, the artist’s Pegasus and the Muses will undoubtedly inspire flights of fancy for collectors young and old.

RUMPLESTILTSKIN
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/4"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:2750
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135.00    
 
Santa at the North Pole
Scott Gustafson
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Open Edition Giclée Canvas
(Gallery wrapped image bleed on 1 1/2" deep bars)
24" w x 15" h.
signed open edition.
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250.00    
 
Sleeping Beauty
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
Image size:
19"w x 24"h.
Edition Size:75
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When the king learned that his precious princess Briar Rose had been cursed to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and sleep for a hundred years,” says Scott Gustafson, “he commanded every single one of the ominous devices in the kingdom to be destroyed. And so they were—except for one...
It is exactly one century to the day and a young prince has come to see for himself if the ancient, thorn-shrouded castle is truly enchanted.Tiptoeing past the sleeping guards and up the grand staircase, he enters a darkened chamber.The mists of time swirl about his feet as light sifts through the overgrown windows. Drawing back the heavy curtain, he falls instantly in love with the sleeping princess who has been waiting, just for him, for one hundred years.

SPECIAL DELIVERY
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
13 5/8"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:1250
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145.00    
 
While the pair entrusted with this very special delivery seems to have temporarily lost their way, this newborn knows exactly where to find his new home. One precious gift deserves another. Scott Gustafson's new limited edition print makes a wonderful gift!
Accompanied by pink and blue title cards for personalization.

Set of 8 Elf Ornaments
Scott Gustafson
Complete set in original boxes and mint condition
Can be Free Standing also
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120.00    
 
ST. NICHOLAS IN HIS STUDY
Scott Gustafson
PEARL BISQUE
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75.00    
 
ST. NICHOLAS IN HIS STUDY
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
28"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:1250
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ST. NICHOLAS IN HIS STUDY W/FIGURINE
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS & Figurine
32"w x 19"h.
Edition Size:500
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550.00    
 
Because he’s considered the patron saint of New York. This is just one of 50 visual references to the life and legends of jolly ole’ Saint Nick that Gustafson has magically designed into his meticulously researched painting. It took him 12 weeks to paint this magical work of art that follows St. Nick’s birth in Turkey around 280 A.D. to the present day. Scott’s painting of St. Nick checking his famous list among the clutter of centuries is worthy of a new tradition. Imagine—it’s time to gather ‘round to decorate the tree. It’s also time to hang St. Nicholas in his Study and share favorite stories about the man in the red suit we’ve come to know as Santa. Published from the artist’s original oil painting.

The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
Scott Gustafson
SMALLWORK CANVAS EDITION
Image size:
10"w x 8"h.
Edition Size:75
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Once upon a time … artist Scott Gustafson turned his paintbrush to this delightful Aesop’s fable on “to each his own.” The city mouse visits the country mouse and finds his raw nuts and feed corn coarse and unappetizing. The country mouse visits the city mouse where the repast is refined and wildly diverse, but eating it is nearly impossible with the all the roaming cats and human activity. Gustafson’s usual good cheer imagines the two happily toasting, vive le difference!
The Fox Guarding the Henhouse
Scott Gustafson
SMALLWORK CANVAS EDITION
Image size:
11"w x 9"h.
Edition Size:100
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THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
17 1/2"w x 24 3/4"h.
Edition Size:2000
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As Scott tells us, "Beneath the great Celestial Clock, babies headed for earth are assigned to their trusty guides. An old angel double checks all the coordinates—the position of the planets, relationship of the sun, moon and stars—scheduling the delivery with little regard for the readiness or unreadiness of the parents-to-be. Finally, blessed by a spark from the flame of hope, the babies are off, destined to forever alter time and the universe for their earthly recipients." We’re sure you’ll agree, this marvelous image makes the perfect gift for new parents or grandparents! Published from the artist’s original oil painting. Accompanied by a titlecard for your personalization.
THE MAIDEN AND THE UNICORN
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
26 1/4"w x 17 1/8"h.
Edition Size:1250
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Over the centuries, contrary meanings have been bestowed upon the unicorn—virtue, sin, chastity, wildness, death and rebirth among them. One aspect of the legend, however, has never been disputed: only a maiden can tame the proud beast. Scott Gustafson explores these myths while offering lively new interpretations in The Maiden and the Unicorn, which has been created in the same wondrously detailed tradition as the extremely popular, sold out print Merlin and Arthur. This enchanted glen is full of symbols explained by Gustafson in a fascinating essay that accompanies each print.
The Man in the Moon
Scott Gustafson
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée Canvas
16" w x 18" h.
150 s/n.
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295.00    
 
The man in the moon Looked out of the moon
And this is what he said,
“’Tis time that, now I’m getting up,
All babies went to bed.”
So goes the famous childhood nursery rhyme that inspired this brilliant confection by artist Scott Gustafson. This character climbs out of a moon that is chock full of navigational aides, along with his nocturnal companion. He just woke up and is checking to be sure all the little ones on Earth are tucked in for the night.
Maybe there’s a wee one under your roof who would love to doze off under his watchful eye or perhaps this limited edition will be your very unique gift to the expectant parents in your life.
The Pirate and the Mermaid
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
20 1/4"w x 26"h.
Edition Size:550
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150.00    
 
The Pirate and the Mermaid
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION CANVAS
Image size:
24"w x 31"h.
Edition Size:100
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595.00    
 
“Of all mythical creatures, mermaids are perhaps the most alluring and mysterious,” Scott says. “They embody feminine beauty while remaining elusive and unobtainable. They appeal to both women and men, much like the pirate. The pirate has become a potent symbol in recent mythology (say, the last few hundred years). One need only see the skull and crossbones to unlock a treasure chest of images filled with daring and adventure. This painting is a glimpse into the lives of a couple poised between two worlds, something we less mythological beings are familiar with, too.”
THE QUEEN´S CROQUET-GROUND
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/4"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:950
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145.00    
 
Alice in Wonderland may have been intended for children," Scott says, "but it's adults who get the most out of it. Only seasoned minds can truly appreciate the witty word play and leaps of logic." The artist vividly brings to life the book's memorable croquet game, in which flamingoes are the mallets, hedgehogs the balls and playing-card soldiers the wickets. Alice aficionados take note: the White Rabbit's tunic bears a crest featuring a lion and a dodo bird. "Dodo" was a term of endearment used for author Charles Dodgson by his little friends.
THREE LITTLE PIGS
Scott Gustafson
LIMITED EDITION PRINT
Image size:
14 1/8"w x 17"h.
Edition Size:500
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150.00    
 
This enchanting image portrays the three little pigs celebrating their victory over the big, bad wolf. Scott Gustafson's fairy tale images have captured the imagination of children young and old.
"Once upon a time, when pigs spoke rhyme,
and monkeys chewed tobacco,
and hens took snuff to make them tough,
and ducks went 'quack, quack, quack, oh!'
there was an old sow who had three little pigs."
Woodland Santa
Scott Gustafson
21 x 15  Editon of 200
Canvas
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The Art of Scott Gustafson