Andrew Scott's Transition from Art Student to Musician and Painter
Andrew Scott, drummer for the band Sloan, left art school just three credits short of completing his degree to pursue a music career. He initially believed music would not be a long-term endeavor, recalling telling his mother he wouldn't be in a rock band at age 30 while asking for money to buy a drum kit. Scott has since balanced his musical career with work as a painter, maintaining connections to his art education background. The story highlights the intersection of visual arts and music in his creative journey.
Key facts
- Andrew Scott is the drummer for the band Sloan
- He left art school three credits before completing his degree
- He initially thought music would not be a long-term career
- He asked his mother for money to buy a drum kit as a young musician
- He has maintained a parallel career as a painter alongside music
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- NSCAD University
Locations
- Halifax
- Nova Scotia
- Canada