By Christine Davis


Sandra Morrison of Ocean Ridge found a treasure trove of watercolors in Norman Scofield’s garage. Landscapes of all descriptions delightfully alive with
dynamic lines and beautiful colors: tropical island scenes, snow and old barn
paintings, northern vistas and local views, sunny to sad.

There is even one of the Crest Theatre, and another of the Nomad Surf Shop,” Morrison said. “Every sky is different and unique. You feel it and it makes you feel

joyful. If his skies have squalls, you feel that, too, and become
apprehensive.”

Scofield, an accomplished artist and art instructor who had retired to Delray Beach in the early 1990s, had passed away last July. He had been Morrison’s teacher and

friend. When she saw his vast beautiful collection, she knew she had to keep
his vision alive.

“To see all his work was just amazing and I wanted others to see it, particularly his students. I took his framed tropical scenes and hung them at Veterans Park

in Delray Beach.”

The exhibit runs through April 15.

When going through his work, she realized that he had been an artist all his life. “I found sketch books from when he was in grammar school. He won his first art
competition when he was 7 or 8 years old,” she said.

Scofield was born in Jackson, Mich. After serving in the air force in World War II, he attended the Cleveland Institute of Art, which led him to a 36-year career in

commercial art as an illustrator, graphic designer and art director.

After retiring, he taught at Santaluces high School, Briny Breezes Art League and the city of Boynton Beach Art Center. He painted with the children at the Milagro

Center. He was a member of the Delray Art League, Palm Beach Watercolor Society,
and a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society.

Emily, his wife who died before him, was also active in the local art community. She was treasurer for the Delray Art League, and had been chairman of its

scholarship fund, so it is fitting that sales of his work will benefit that
fund.

The works are priced from $75 to $250. Beautiful art at garage sale prices. “He had priced his watercolors much higher, but I couldn’t bear that they would be

buried away,” Morrison said.


If you go:


Veterans Park is at 802 NE First Street, Delray Beach. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday until April 15. The contact number at the park is
(561) 243-7350. To buy a painting or to see his unframed works, call Sandra
Morrison at (561) 736-6671.


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