Scott Idleman’s work similarly inhabits a space between intention and intuition. His grid-based dot series celebrates intersections: science and art, nostalgia and futurity, the organic and the artificial, isolation and community. Drawing from his family’s heritage of textile-making, Idleman merges meticulous patterning with imagined skyscapes and aerial perspectives—an enduring fascination shaped by the view from above. Based in San Francisco’s Mission District, his practice is informed by the neighborhood’s vibrant energy and colorful mural culture, translating urban vitality into structured yet atmospheric compositions.

Idleman received a B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute in graphic design with minors in fibers, painting and photography. He implements a visual language of simple mark-making to convey impressions of moods and dreams as a form of meditation to connect with others and self.

Exhibits

2026 — GearBox Gallery presents “Atmospheric”, March 5 - April 11, Oakland, CA.

2026 — an.a.log Gallery presents: “STITCHED”, March 13 - April 4, San Francisco, CA.

2026 — Mercury 20 presents “Mapping Time”, Jan 9 - Feb 7, Oakland, CA.

2025 — Sausalito Center for the Arts Inaugural Open, Oct 12 - Nov 16, Sausalito, CA.

2025 — Transmission Gallery presents "Pint Size 3", Sept 18 - Nov 1, Oakland, CA.

2025 — Illumine Gallery presents "Weightless", Aug 16 - Oct 16, Palm Springs, CA.

2025 — Gearbox Gallery presents "Abstract NOW!", Aug 14 - Sept 13, Oakland, CA.

2025 — STUDIO Gallery presents “Flock”, July 17 - Aug 4, San Francisco, CA.

2025 — STUDIO Gallery presents “Delicious”, June 12 - July 7, San Francisco, CA.

2025 — STUDIO Gallery presents “San Francisco Noir”, May 15 - June 7, San Francisco, CA.

2025 — SLATE Contemporary "Paper Planes", May 5 - June 7, Oakland, CA.

2024 — Arc Gallery presents “JOY”, Nov 16 - Jan 11, 2025, San Francisco, CA.

2024 — Helvella Art presents “NO SQUARES!”, Oct 10 - Nov 16, Oakland, CA.

2024 — STUDIO Gallery: Abstractions: Scott Idleman, Elizabeth Wayman & Jane Woolverton, July 11-29, 2024, San Francisco, CA.

2024 — SLATE Art Off-site "Patchwork" beginning July 15 at Oakland City Center, Oakland, CA.

2024 — Radian Gallery presents “Fleur Pouvoir”, Apr 11 - May 11, San Francisco, CA.

2024 — Radian Gallery presents “Overwinter”, Dec 7 - Jan 27, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “tiny 2023”, Nov 5 - Dec 23, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — The Town of Danville presents “Paper Trails”, Aug 26 - Oct 20, Danville, CA.

2023 — Incline Gallery x an.a.log Gallery present “Launch”, June 2 - July 9, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — Arc Gallery presents “Kaleidoscope”, May 13 - June 10, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — Bass & Reiner Gallery presents “Pyramid Scheme”, March 25-June 3, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “On the Road”, May 4 - May 22, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — Hospitality House’s THHE benefit art auction, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — an.a.log Gallery presents: “Abstract Notions 2023”, Feb 3 - April 15, San Francisco, CA.

2023 — The Drawing Room Annex presents: “SKY”, Feb 18 - Mar 26, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “tiny 2022”, Nov 5 - Dec 23, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — Sanchez Art Center’s 14th Annual 50|50 Show. Sept. 9 - Oct. 9, Pacifica, CA.

2022 — James Bacchi Contemporary, “Hotter Than July”, ongoing, Palm Springs, CA.

2022 — NIDO Living Group Art Show curated by Michael Goodsmith, ongoing, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — Art for AIDS Auction, San Francisco. Benefitting the UCSF Alliance Health Project

2022 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “Delicious”, May 26 - June 20, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “City Streets”, April 28 - May 23, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — Abrams Claghorn Gallery presents SHIMMER, Opening April 2, Albany, CA.

2022 — ArtSpan's juried Benefit Art Auction, San Francisco, CA.

2022 — O’Hanlon Center for the Arts presents Monochromatic, juried by Suzanne Gray, Feb 9 - Mar 17, Mill Valley, CA.

2022 — James Bacchi Contemporary POP-UP with HSH Interiors, starting Feb 3, San Francisco, CA.

2021 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “tiny 2021”, Nov 5 - Dec 23, San Francisco, CA.

2021 — Art for AIDS Auction, San Francisco. Benefitting the UCSF Alliance Health Project

2021 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “Delicious: art inspired by food & drink ” group exhibit, May 20 - June 14. San Francisco, CA

2021 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “Time & Materials: art beyond the brush” group exhibit, Mar 25 - Apr 19, San Francisco, CA

2021 — an.a.log Gallery presents: “Abstract Notions”, Feb 6 - Mar, San Francisco, CA.

2021 — Inclusions Gallery Annual Retrospective, Dec 16 - Feb 14, San Francisco, CA

2020 — Voss Gallery presents: “BASL: Bay Art Seekers Lounge”, Dec 4, 2020 - Jan 30, 2021, San Francisco, CA.

2020 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “tiny/HUGE 2020”, Nov 12 - Dec 23, San Francisco, CA.

2020 — San Francisco Decorator Showcase House 2020, artwork featured in virtual tour, courtesy of DZINE Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2020 — Inclusions Gallery presents “Liminal”, duo exhibition with Andrew DeWitt, Feb. 12 - Mar. 22, San Francisco, CA

2020 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “Below the Surface: Grids & Layers” group exhibit, Feb. 20 - Mar. 16. San Francisco, CA

2020 — North Berkeley Wealth Management presents: “Pieced Together” group exhibit, Jan. 13 - Apr. 10. Berkeley, CA

2019 — DZINE Gallery presents: “Bone Black”, Nov 8, 2019 - Apr 8, 2020, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Palette Gallery “Resolution” exhibit, Dec. 20 - Feb. 28, 2020, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — STUDIO Gallery presents: “tiny 2019”, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Root Division’s 18th Annual Benefit Art Auction, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Art for AIDS Auction, San Francisco. Sponsored by UCSF Alliance Health Project

2019 — Sanchez Art Center’s 11th Annual 50|50 Show. Curated by Catharine Clark, Pacifica, CA.

2019 — Art Attack SF “Make Your Mark” exhibit, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Hospitality House’s 34th Annual juried art auction, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Dart for Art 2019 juried auction benefitting the Lymelight Foundation, San Mateo, CA.

2019 — Jen Tough Gallery “Wild Things” artist collective popup, San Francisco, CA.

2019 — Arc Gallery and Studios SNAP! juried exhibit, San Francisco, CA.

2018 — DZINE Gallery presents: Cracking Nutshells. DZINE, San Francisco, CA.

2018 — SLATE Art Consulting's "Patterns in Nature" exhibit at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center, San Ramon, CA.

2018 — Artspan's juried Benefit Art Auction, SOMAarts gallery, San Francisco

2017 — ArtSpan Art-in-Neighborhood exhibit at the Marker Hotel, San Francisco

2017 — 21st Annual Art for AIDS juried auction, San Francisco. Sponsored by UCSF Alliance Health Project

2016 — Sundance Kabuki gallery, San Francisco. Sponsored by StudioVox

2013 — Chillin' Productions at 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco. Curated by Irene Hernandez-Feils

2013 — Hotel Triton, San Francisco - “All Things Considered” solo painting and drawing exhibit sponsored by McKinley Art Solutions.

Permanent Collections

2025 — Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Acquisition of painting.

2025 — Hard Rock Casino & Resort, Ottowa, Ont. Commission of painting.

2025 — Kaiser Permanente, Fresno, CA. Commission of two artworks.

2024 — Hard Rock Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV. Commission of one artwork.

2024 — UCSF Bayfront Medical Building, San Francisco, CA. Commission of two artworks.

2024 — Kaiser Permanente, Fremont, CA. Commission of three artworks.

2023 — Healthcare facility acquisition of thirty watercolor artworks, Galveston TX.

2023 — Durango Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV. Commission of twelve artworks.

2023 — Allpring Global Investments, San Francisco, CA. Acquisition of wall sculpture.

2022 — Kaiser Permanente Nuclear Medicine, Modesto, CA. Commission of paper sculpture.

2022 — UCSF Alumni Relations, San Francisco, CA. Acquisition of three giclee prints.

2021 — Virgin Hotel Marquee Suites, Las Vegas, NV. Acquisition of two giclee prints.

2021 — Trinity Place Apartments, San Francisco, CA. Commission of three paper sculptures.

2021 — Kaiser Permanente, Berkeley, CA. Acquisition of two giclee prints.

2020 — Kaiser Permanente, Pleasanton, CA. Acquisition of three giclee prints.

2018 — CPMC Sutter Health Cathedral Hill Hospital. Acquisition of two paintings.

2015 — Stripe.com commission for San Francisco corporate headquarters

Publication

2017 Artist profile published on Arts Business Institute blog: www.artsbusinessinstitute.org/artists/artist-profile-scott-idleman/

2014 — Home and artwork featured in December issue of Mollie Makes magazine.

Retail

2022 — Peace Industry rug design collaboration. Stockholm, Sweden.

2021-22 — Black & Gold, San Francisco. Mixed media works exhibited in Valencia St. store.

2017-19 — Room & Board, San Francisco. Part of ArtSpan's Open Studios exhibit at the showroom.

2013-14 — Roche Bobois, San Francisco. Exhibited and sold paintings to accompany furniture in Design Center showroom .