Hi, I’m Lelaina.

Lelaina Scott is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based artist and recent graduate with a degree in Visual Arts and Music Studies from the Pennsylvania State University. She is planning her future exhibitions and selling works as well as working part time as a local barista surrounded by other creative people and friends.

After being thrown into the unknown with the rest of the world in 2020, she found her passion for painting from when she was a kid at Grandma’s house, playing with whatever art supplies and paper scraps were around. The reignition of her childhood dreams began here.

Lelaina has developed deep roots in her Central Pennsylvania hometown community including being a registered artist with the Bellefonte Museum of Art, installing murals in 3 Dots Downtown in downtown State College, PA and instructing beginners to experts in the art of acrylic painting and portraiture at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. She has had her work published in several local publications including State College Magazine, Kalliope Magazine and Valley Magazine.

Her works have been shared and sent across social media and, in turn, the world. She hopes to continue reaching and sharing her art with people who have inspired her and who resonate with what she creates.

 

This is just the beginning.

Previous Exhibitions

  • Blood Lines - Curator - 3 Dots Downtown, November 2024

  • End of Beginning - Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania - October 4-13, 2024

  • Featured Artist - Downtown Improvement District Office - March to June 2024

  • Embodiment - Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania - March 2024

  • Trust the Process: An Evolving Spring Residency - 3 Dots Downtown - March and April 2024

  • Tarnished: Paintings for the Living - Bellefonte Art Museum -February 2-25, 2024

  • Portraits of You: An Interactive Exhibition of the Familiar - March 12-18, 2023

Publications

  • State College Magazine - September 2024

  • Valley Magazine - Spring 2023

  • Folio Magazine - Spring 2023

Classes

  • Portraiture - Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania - September 2024

  • Acrylic Fundamentals - Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania - February 2024

  • Acrylic Fundamentals - Center for Arts and Crafts at Penn State - Fall 2022

  • Acrylic Fundamentals - Center for Arts and Crafts at Penn State - Summer 2022

  • Acrylic Fundamentals - Center for Arts and Crafts at Penn State - Spring 2022

  • "It was 3 Dots' distinct pleasure to host Lelaina Scott for a spring residency and major solo exhibition in 2024. Lelaina's residency installation which evolved over its exhibit period was engaging and embodied the spirit of Lelaina herself. It's always sad to watch out exhibitions go but we are lucky - 3 Dots commissioned two murals by Lelaina for our bathrooms. Her work lives on!"

    - Erica Quinn, Director of 3 Dots Downtown

  • "...I trust no one more than you to do this memorial piece. You very clearly care about art and portraying things beautifully whether it is with animals or under appreciated people and I find your work incredibly inspiring both in my personal and artistic life. I have felt very grateful to know you and get to see and share your work!"

    - Noel

  • "Lelaina is an amazing artist who's always willing to help with an art related problem. Her works are always very high quality and super adorable, and she is a wonderful person to collaborate with, no matter if your project is big or small. I would heavily recommend purchasing from them and taking their classes!"

    - Judith

  • "I love how your you-ness shines through in all of your work. Looking at a piece and knowing who created it is one of my favorite things about art and you have got it going ON!"

    - Emily

  • "Being painted by you is SUCH an honor, your art style is incredibly unique and talented and I always look forward to seeing what you'll make next!!"

    - Sloan

  • "I first encountered Lelaina's work at the Rhoneymeade Arts Fest this past summer (2024) when I spotted her hand printed bandanas. I bought one but had to go back for another! I've featured them frequently in my country western themed photographs as they perfectly captured the playful mood I was going for! She's also a really cool person who I enjoyed getting to chat with. Enjoying seeing more of her work here and on her insta!"

    - Brian

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