Scott Olmstead

An Abstract Geometric Visual Journey
Scott's disability is a significant influence on his artwork and has shaped his distinctive visual style, ranging from abstract acrylic painting to digital art and macro photography. With over 40 years of experience in creating art, Scott earned his BFA with Honors from Parsons School of Design in NYC.

During the 90s, Scott participated in various group exhibitions in NYC before taking a hiatus from digital art and photography to manage his Large Format Printing business in Buffalo, N.Y. Inspired by Mark Rothko's color field paintings and captivated by shapes, Scott is also connected to the late Frederick Law Olmsted.

Following a car accident in 2017 that left his dominant hand and right side disabled from a TBI, Scott transitioned to painting solely with his left hand. Despite spasticity in his right hand, he uses it to sign his artwork and employs a straight line technique with tape.

Rekindling his passion for painting shortly before the pandemic, Scott began experimenting with his left hand for drawing and painting, a process accelerated by the events of 2020, aiding him in managing stress and isolation. Scott now uses a foot brace for right side drop foot but continues to engage in pai...

BFA Parsons School of Design

October 2025 Permanent Collection, Erie County Art in Public Places. Located in Buffalo Convention Center
March 2025 Abstract Art Group Show, Off Min Gallery 650
October 2024 Off Main Gallery 650
May 2024 Group Exhibition, Hi-Lites Salon/Gallery
Dec. 2023 Group Exhibition, Pineapple Co., “Electric Flower”, 8”x8”, Digital photo art
Nov. 2023 Group Exhibition, WNYAG, “Hypnotic Woman”, 20”x24”. Acrylic on Canvas, Curated Tiffany Gaines
Feb 3rd, 2023 Group Exhibition, BAM716 (Buffalo Art Movement), “Leaning Slightly”, 30”x40”. Acrylic on Canvas
1996 Group Exhibition, Gay and Lesbian Community Art Fair, NYC
1995 Group Exhibition, Winners from Fourth Annual Emerging Artist’s Competition, 
The Limner Gallery, NYC
1994 Group Exhibition, Unexpected Courage: Mixed Media Artists, Multi Media Arts Gallery, NYC
1994 Group Exhibition, Fourth Annual Computer Generated Art Exhibit, Multi Media Arts Gallery, NYC