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Jef frey Scott Pearson
Storyteller
2010-2025 Special Art Projects
Click on the logos below to learn more about the project
2015-2016 Irish Landscapes
A visit to the Emerald Isle in 2014 inspired a series of paintings that sought to capture the unique coastline and the Burren, a desolate moonscape not far from Galway.
"The Burren - For Mother" (2015) acrylic on canvas 185 x 180 cm Gifted
"Burren West - Study 1" & "Burren West- Study 2" (2015) acrylic on paper 30 x 60 cm Archive
"Donegal Bay 2015" (2015) acrylic on canvas 61 x 92 cm $400
2022 Utrecht 900-Year Suite
In 2022, I had the honor of collaborating with composer Johan van der Voet on a commissioned 15-minute suite for the city of Utrecht—a sonic tribute we composed, performed, and produced to celebrate nine centuries of history, culture, and spirit. After several months of work, the piece was presented in November 2022 on the 900th anniversary of the township.
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Below, enjoy an UNOFFICIAL music video of the full score I put together to give some picture reference for what we were trying to do. I've also included some shots from the recording studio.
"Behind the Scenes" Documentary
There is also a short but intimate documentary about creating the score below. (ENG/NL 2022)
The Cat Who Went 'Round the World
The Smartest Cat on the Seven Seas
2025 Young Adult Novel Completed
The story of a Renaissance cat trapped onboard a Dutch merchant ship in 1673
In 2026, I plan on releasing a young adult historical novel about a cat from Utrecht that gets kidnapped aboard a Dutch VOC-era Merchant ship. Click the synopsis, in both English and Dutch, for more information.
2018-2020 Paintings of Utrecht
The first home I had in the Netherlands was near Wilhelmina Park in Utrecht. The small but beautiful park inspired a few small paintings that tried to capture the spirit of the township.
"The Wilhelmina Stone Bridge" (2018) acrylic on canvas 60 x 90 cm Archive
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"Studies for Wilhelmina series" (2018) acrylic on canvas 29 x 58 cm Archive
"Nieuwegracht Summer" (2019) acrylic on canvas 60 x 44 cm Gifted
"Nieuwegracht Cat" (2019) acrylic on canvas 57 x 44 cm Archive
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Various Unfinished Sketches of Utrecht (2019) art pencil on paper & canvas 60 x 50 cm
2013-2015 Sideshow Banners
Visiting the annual NC State Fair as a kid I wasn't allowed in the freakshow tent, which made those crazy sideshows all the more compelling. Decades later, I spent a couple of years creating huge, two-meter-wide canvases of my own - often painted outside. They sold well, so all I have are these photos, taken before they were shipped all over the world to collectors and patrons.
"The Master of Mystery - Houdini" (2016) acrylic on canvas 180 x 250cm $1500
On display at the Houdini Museum & Theater / Scranton, PA
"Welcome to the Freak Show" (2016) acrylic on canvas 250 x 170cm $1400
"See the Devil Child" (2014) acrylic on canvas 200 x 270cm $600
"Joined for Life" (2015) acrylic on canvas 200 x 270cm $1000
"Major Gayloard Price" (2014) acrylic on canvas 200 x 270cm $500
"Moon Girl" (2014) acrylic on canvas 270 x 170cm Gifted
"Blockhead" (2014) tempra on vinyl 150 x155cm $350
2019-23 BEAT Plastic Waste
Since 2019, I've been working with Rogier De Nijs, a Dutch environmental activist and musician who makes musical instruments from discarded plastic.
This video promotes his latest tour programme -I love how unique, inspiring and affecting his work is.
This video was created to explain this art project using plastic waste, which combines his passions for his community, his music, and his message of environmental awareness.
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Over the years, we have come together time and again to make media, promote performances, and spread the word about plastic pollution - I believe in his mission and I'm proud to be a part of it.
2019 The Phoenix Lights Project
For my Master's, I pulled together a 10-minute multimedia performance about the Phoenix Lights,
the infamous UFO sighting by more than 10,000 people in Arizona in March of 1997.
Note: Be aware this video does not capture the full scope of the performance
Live musicians, theatrical props and special smoke & lighting elements are missing.
2019-23 BEAT Plastic Waste
Since 2019, I've been working with Rogier De Nijs, a Dutch environmental activist and musician who makes musical instruments from discarded plastic.
This video promotes his latest tour programme -I love how unique, inspiring and affecting his work is.
This video was created to explain this art project using plastic waste, which combines his passions for his community, his music, and his message of environmental awareness.
Over the years, we have come together time and again to make media, promote performances, and spread the word about plastic pollution - I believe in his mission and I'm proud to be a part of it.
2019-23 BEAT Plastic Waste
Since 2019, I've been working with Rogier De Nijs, a Dutch environmental activist and musician who makes musical instruments from discarded plastic.
This video promotes his latest tour programme -I love how unique, inspiring and affecting his work is.
This video was created to explain this art project using plastic waste, which combines his passions for his community, his music, and his message of environmental awareness.
Over the years, we have come together time and again to make media, promote performances, and spread the word about plastic pollution - I believe in his mission and I'm proud to be a part of it.
"Look Christina" (1985) acrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm Archive
"Half-Off Sail" by Bob Fuller (2010) digital painting from acrylic original 25 x 31 cm Book Cover Commission
