Good day sport watchers, as you may know our site offers a variety of information and
inside looks from many different perspectives in the sports world. Well this time we have a
treat for you! We are taking you slightly beyond and into a world of artistry, well of course it
still involves our beloved sports if you must ask.
Just recently Sportswatcherss had the privilege and opportunity to interview one of the
most talented artist you can find throughout these United States, trust us the man is good. His
name is Scott Dorsey, and yes you should remember that name. This incredibly talented artist
has worked with a plethora of athletes, so much in fact that he states within the interview that
he stopped counting after his 50th athlete. Here's our interview with the sports art legend:
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| Painter Scott Dorsey working on an Ed Reed painting. |
Q: What is your favorite NFL team? And why is that particularly
your favorite team?
Q: How long has painting been your passion?
Q: When did you recognize your talents in the arts?
A: When I was young, I drew ninja turtles when I was little
then it developed into comics Spider-Man, venom etc.
Within the interview we drove a little deep into Dorsey’s mind and past figuring out
what made him the artist he is today and what his goals and forms of motivation are. We evengot to find out that he was involved in athletics in his earlier years.
Q: What was your purpose in collaborating your passion of
art and sports together within your work?
A: I wanted to take paintings and get them signed by players.
It just grew from there as players saw my work.
Q: Have you participated in organized sports prior to your
dedication to art?
A: I played football in elementary school for years, then I went
to a pro wrestling school right after high school.
Q: What is your ultimate goal in regards to your artistry?
A: My goal forever was to quit my day job and paint full time.
Back in April I made that goal a reality.
Q: Aside from sports murals what is one of your favorite
painting styles/methods?
A: I like realism and comics. Never been a fan of abstract or
art like that.
Q: Do you have any artist you admire or aspire to be? If so
who, how, and why?
A: I’ve always admired Todd McFarlane growing up. Always loved
the detail he put in his work. There's a bunch of artist I like cause of there
style or originality.
Q: How often do you practice your craft?
A: Every night. It's either painting or looking up new
techniques try out.
Q: Lastly, approximately how many Athletes have your worked
with in drawing murals for or of?
If you want to find out how good his work is take a moment to follow him on Instagram
where he posts his works of athlete paintings, you can find him @Dorseyart. His paintings
provides us a unique perspective while adding a beauty and elegance beyond the fields,
something we often don’t take the time to appreciate about sports. Please Sportswatcherss
take the time and check him out, also don’t forget to tune in to the site for upcoming sports
news and events! Watch on Sportswatcherss watch on!