Scott Bisson

Scott began his journey in glass in Philomath, Oregon when he was 17.  Bending glass tubing over a flame in a high school chemistry class piqued his interest and unknowingly a lifetime obsession and career began.  After several years as a hobbyist, Scott made the acquaintance of Skip Horton and later Buzz Williams.  With their guidance and tutoring, glass became Scott’s livelihood and ruling passion.  For the next four years, Scott led a dual existence as a flame worker and furnace worker.  In 1994, Scott took a class at the Pilchuck School of Glass with the world famous Robert Mickelson.  This was truly a turning point.  According to Scott, “Pilchuck opened my eyes and imagination to what was truly possible and I have never recovered.”

Scott has a very high intensity method of producing art.  If he isn’t sweating and racing around like a madman he just isn’t doing his best.  He believes energy and excitement always create the best work.  Skill just isn’t enough.  “I put a little bit of myself into every work of art I create.  That is how I breathe life into each piece.”  Scott hates limitations and takes chances most artists wouldn’t dare.  “If I don’t lose a piece a day from getting in over my head, then I am not pushing myself hard enough.  Skill is the raw material of a great piece, and drive and energy make it take shape.”

Scott’s family consists of his wife Abigail, son Eric and daughter Amy.  And we must not forget the three magnificent Siamese cats, chickens and other animal dependents.