Lewis Scott Croft Signed Abstract Oil Painting

Lewis Scott Croft signed Abstract Oil on board Painting, signature to lower right reads ‘Croft’, an abstract expressionist piece in grey and white, measures 21 7/8 x 17 7/8 inches, wooden frame, inner frame in beige, some scratches to frame but overall in good condition, professionally framed, not examined out of frame, Lewis Scott Croft, signed, abstract art, abstract expressionism, nonobjective art, contemporary art, modern art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 11 L. Scott Croft was born in Chester Basin but lived and worked in Massachusetts for most of his life. He studied briefly with M. Denton-Burgess in Vancouver and Wiliam S. Schwartz in Chicago although he was mainly self-taught. He painted landscapes, both realistic and abstract compositions, and used both oil and acrylics. Croft earned prizes in many competitions, including Best in Show, Sunshine Art Fest, Florida (1958); Best Oil, Mystic Connecticut (1962-64), and the Grand Prize Gold Medal, Washington Sq. Outdoor Art