Meet youth artist Scout Maziarz

Photo: Deb DeKoff // Neighbors of Park City.

Growing up in a household that championed creativity and individuality, it was almost inevitable that art would take root early in Scout Maziarz’s life. With a mother who is an acclaimed musician and a father who is a professional photographer, artistic expression was less a choice and more a shared language in the home. 

“I don’t feel excited about doing things besides art,” Scout reflects. “It’s always something that feels natural—something to lean back into.” 

That natural pull toward art began to crystallize during Scout’s freshman or sophomore year at Park City High School, when art became more than a hobby—it became his calling. 

“If I’m making work for other people, or it needs to look a certain way, I will often do a super loose sketch to guide me,” Scout explains. “If I’m doing art for happiness, I’ll just start painting. Either way, I’m almost always painting in our basement studio with a cup of tea on my desk and  some classic rock playing.” 

“One of the things I love the most about art is that it’s something I feel safe enough with that I  can readily explore,” Scout says. “It makes me want to make the kind of art that makes people  think.” 

“I never wanted to be a professional artist because I was afraid it would ruin the hobby or the love of it,” Scout admits. “And as I shift more toward an art career, it’s becoming increasingly hard to navigate. Simultaneously, it is exactly what I love, and if I can make a living off of it, why not?” 

A pivotal moment came during a Leadership PC event, when Scout shared his uncertainty about pursuing art professionally. A listener responded without hesitation: “You’re going to be an  artist.” 

“And suddenly,” Scout recalls, “it seemed like it was so obvious, so clear that, of course, I’m gonna be an artist. I had to be. Art is my whole life, and I am still figuring it out.” 

It’s clear, when looking at Scout’s paintings, that creativity not only took root—it bloomed in  brilliant technicolor.