Richard Scott Studio Tour

The Business of an Artist - by Richard Scott

A 45min talk and 15-minute Q and A

R1 250.00 per person.

Join Richard Scott for an inspiring and candid session that dives deep into the real business behind being a contemporary artist. 

In this 45-minute talk, followed by an open and engaging Q&A, Richard shares the journey that began in 2001 and has grown into a full time international art career.  This is not just a story about paintings, it’s a story about persistence, creativity, reinvention, and understanding the value of your own voice.

Richard takes audiences behind the scenes of his world, exploring both the personal and professional moments that shaped his path.  He speaks honestly about his early struggles, the turning points that defined his success, and the failures that taught him the most. 
His talk is energetic, practical, humorous, and deeply authentic, offering insight into what it truly takes to build a brand and career in the art world.

Richard will share his ART STORY with you which started in 2001 to present. Topics include:

1. His personal life and goals
2. Success and failures
3. People who influenced Richard and why
4. How Richard’s art became so popular
5. The different periods of Richard’s career
6. The recipe to becoming famous
7. Why is art so expensive?
8. How to become successful as an artist
9. Left and Right brain
10. How to make money as an artist while you are alive
11. Intellectual property

The talk is excellent for

1.  Tourist groups exploring cultural experiences
2.  Groups of corporate professionals
3.  Board members seeking creative insight
4.  Staff team-building sessions
5.  School, college, or university art classes
6.  Private collectors interested in behind-the-scenes access
7.  Art enthusiasts wanting a deeper understanding of technique and process
8.  VIP client entertainment or incentive outings
9.  Friends and family groups looking for a unique shared experience
10.  Birthday, anniversary, or special-occasion outings
11.  Leadership groups exploring creativity in decision-making
12.  Travel companies seeking curated cultural packages

The talk is hosted in Melkbosstrand. Maximum 20 PAX. 

Bookings are subject to availability.

Quotes:

• Richard Scott’s presentation is an awesome insight into the world of a successful professional artist! His rich history working in collaboration with the likes of the Desmond Tutu foundation, Vespa and other brands, and the vision he shares with his guests and collectors is truly worth the time. He is also a generous benefactor to many organisations teachings youngsters, helping raise funding for NPOs and simply providing guidance in art collection and curation - the experience is really inspiring stuff! - Andre Viljoen, owner of Woodstock Brewery

•  Empowering. Honest. Impactful. Richard’s honest, open way of speaking captivates an audience immediately. He provides an impressive glimpse into a world unknown to most of us - the business of art. My crucial lesson from his talk: You can achieve anything. But working hard and with persistence towards your goals is not sufficient - you must also do it with an excellent understanding of business. Add the serendipity of friends to it, and the willingness to go out and establish collabrorations - and you will be unstoppable. - Axel Rittershaus, Entrepreneur & Business Advisor  

• Richard’s openness and transparency was extremely refreshing. The personalised tour, and unfiltered insights into the business behind the art industry, made for a truly unique experience. Would highly recommend. - Anonymous Johannesburg Collector
  

• Nearly 10 years have passed but we still love the Richard Scott artwork in 'collaboration' with our kids - all done in his own studio/workshop in Melkbosstrand.. They were young, but he got down to their level ,guided and encouraged them to produce something & then gave it his own inimitable style. I've been told he now does a corporate version and couldn't recommend high enough as something very unique and with the lasting memento, probably a little more mature than my kids :) - Tony Coleman, Entrepreneur in the Investment Sector

• “Richard Scott was the guest speaker at our Venture Capital business Knife Capital with some of our investors and portfolio companies. What a refreshing talk about ’The Business of Art’ where Richard taught many lessons about understanding your unique selling point, monetising Intellectual Property and tweaking supply & demand economics. Brilliant!" - Keet van Zyl, Partnet at Knife Capital