Brent Scowden grew up in Western Kentucky.  After three years at the University of Kentucky with no declared major he decided to take some art classes.  There was no looking back.  That next semester Brent enrolled at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he pursued computer animation.  After receiving his associates degree he felt the life of an animator was not for him.  He then enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota Florida where in 2001 he received his Bachelor’s degree.  While studying illustration at Ringling College of A&D he fell in love with the human figure and oil paint.  Seeking more knowledge he was led to New York City where in 2007 he received his Master’s degree from the New York Academy of Art.  Here he received training and ideas from some great contemporary masters.  Brent currently continues his traditional training with Costa Vavagiakis at the Art Students League and privately with his long time mentor Christopher Pugliese.