About Hypergraphia
Jennifer Scott is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose work bridges the monumental and the intimate. Known for vivid large-scale paintings inspired by myth and modern life, as well as intricate black-and-white pen sketches drawn from real street scenes, Scott captures the emotional undercurrents of everyday moments. Her illustrations explore the rhythms of city life, the personality of animals, and the cultural memory embedded in architecture and gesture. Whether working with color or in stark monochrome, each piece invites the viewer into a story, a feeling, or a spark of curiosity.
In addition to her visual practice, Scott is an accomplished author with a growing body of published and self-published works. Her books—Dogs of Fishtown, Cats of the Internet, and The A and E Stock Club, among others—combine illustration, social commentary, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. She has also written educational and creative nonfiction books rooted in her background as a learning coach, blending accessibility with intellectual richness. Across genres, her writing mirrors her art: sharply observed, culturally aware, and emotionally resonant.
At the heart of Scott’s work is a desire to inspire joy, connection, and recognition. Through her art and writing, she explores the emotional texture of community, the playfulness of animals, and the beauty found in resilience. Her work has been featured in Philly Voice, Philadelphia Magazine, MSN, and CEO Weekly. Whether you’re encountering a towering painting, a finely detailed drawing, or a line of text that catches you
Special Projects and Publications
- 2025: A Year ( rereleased)
- 2025:Dogs of Alaska
- 2025:Dogs of Manayunk
- 2024: Dogs of Fishtown
- 2024:The A and E Stock Club
- 2023: Life Skills for Young Adults
- 2023: How to Write an Eye-Catching Book Proposal (companion journal)
- 2022: Working with Heads and Hearts (children’s book)
- 2022: How to Write an Eye-Catching Book Proposal
- 2018: Drawing Collection, A Year (published)
- 2013: Illustration for interactive books Little Boy Blue and Princess in Pink (published)
- Memoir: Behind the Wall, Working with Children in Crisis
- Presentation: The Ryerss Museum, Philadelphia
- Illustration: The History of the 12 Steps by Bill Booth
- Mural Repair: The Insectarium, Philadelphia
- Community Mural Design: “Make a Joyful Noise,” St. Stevens, Philadelphia
- Community Mural: “Summertime,” Mary Ann's Diner, Croydon, PA
Exhibition History
- October 2024: Cherry Street Pier
- 2024 Season: Rose Tree Market
- 2022-2023: Now and Then Markets
- 2022: Rose Tree Market
- Summer 2022: Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Summer 2021: Spruce Street Harbor Park
- 2019: Mayfair Arts Fest
- 2018: Philadelphia Insectarium traveling exhibition was featured in chicago, New Orleans and St. Louis
- 2017: Qingdao University
- 2017: Art All Night, Trenton
- May 2017: Mayfair Arts Fest
- 2017: Fox Chase Farm/Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
- 2016: Pennsylvania State Agricultural Show
- 2015: Raw Artists Philadelphia
- May-October 2015: Gallery 161 West
- 2014: Qingdao University
- 2013-2014: Prelude Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2014: Mack Worthington, Columbus, Ohio
- November-December 2011: The 2nd ENCOUNTER PF BRAZIL, Torrego Art Gallery, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Winter 2011-2012: Mexico and Argentina exhibitions (invited to Spain and Uruguay)
- March 2011: Group Show, The Town House Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
- February 2011: New Works, Mendez Homes and Investment, Philadelphia
- February 2011: Group Show, Mac Worthington Gallery
- December 2010: Small Works, Pop Up Gallery, Trenton, NJ
- December 2010: Winter Group Show, The Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA
- June 2010: Clark Arts Festival, Philadelphia, PA
- May 2010: Mayfair Arts Fest, Philadelphia, PA
- 2003: Art Expo California
- 2002: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Spring Show
- 2001: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Spring Show (Graduate Student Exhibition)
- January 1999: Nonas on South, Springfield, MO (Abstract Landscapes)
- May: College of the Ozarks Exhibition
Press
- July 2024: Philadelphia Live, Arts and Culture Desk
- May 2024: CEO Weekly - Exploring the Art of Sketching
- May 2024: MSM.News - Jennifer Scott: Interpreting Myth and Allegory Through Art
- May 2024: Philadelphia Magazine (Print Eddition)
- February 2024: Philly Voice - Dogs of Fishtown
- February 2024: GSN Live
- September 2018: Fox 29 News
- October 2017: Fox 29 News
- May 2018: The North East Times
- February 2015: The Philadelphia Inquirer
- March 8, 2012: Middletown Transcript, Middletown, DE
- November 2011: Planeta Morumbi (Brazilian Newspaper)
- November 2011: Expresso Morumbi
- November 2011: Edición SM in EL NORTE (Mexican Newspaper)
- October 2011: The North East Times
- Winter 2011: Dialect Magazine
- Spring 2010: Philadelphia Learning Guide: The North East Foundation for Fine Arts
- August 2009: The North East Times
- August 2002: The South Philly Review
- July 1999: The Springfield News-Leader
- January 1999: The Springfield News-Leader