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 Scott Medlock enjoys painting golf courses and the game’s stars, such as Phil Mickelson (PHOTO: Mark Susson). The Woodland Hills resident is one of the foremost sports painters in the world, and though golf has largely propelled Medlock to his status, he has painted everything from Olympians to reproductions of classic sports photographs. “A lot of people look through my book and see that I have images from NASCAR, the NFL, even a little bit of rock ’n’ roll, and they’re shocked that I do anything except golf,” Medlock, 41, said of his new book, “Scott Medlock: Capturing the Moment.” There’s something about golf that draws Medlock to the game. “There are so many different stories out there in a tournament,” he said. “Guys are fighting for their lives on each shot, and each golfer brings their own experience to the course. It’s ripe subject material.” Medlock’s career as a sports painter began in 1991 as a student at Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design. Early that year, representatives from Riviera Country Club contacted the college’s chairman and told him they were looking for an artist to paint the winner. The chairman recommended Medlock, who has been handling the task every year since that time. “It’s been an absolute dream. I have to pinch myself,” Medlock said of the success he’s attained in his chosen field. “I’ve met so many world-class athletes, and the great thing is that when I’m asked to paint a big sporting event, they always want me to have a front-row seat so I can capture the moment." For more information on Medlock’s book, visit scottmedlock.com. |
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