THERE’S SOME SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN SCENERY OUTSIDE SCOTT HARDY’S SILVERSMITHING STUDIO, and he’s got big windows on all four sides to maximize the views and inspiration. To place you geographically, he’ll tell you it’s 45 miles south of Calgary, in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Canadian … [Read more...]
Western Horseman Profile
He and his wife, Leslie, borrowed just enough money to send Hardy from their home in southern Alberta, Canada, to eastern Washington State for three days of mentoring from silversmith Mark Drain. Time with a respected Western bright-cut engraver was priceless to Hardy, who was mostly … [Read more...]
COWBOY OBJET D’ART
From Western Horse Review EMBELLISHING A HORSE AND RIDER with precious metal is a tradition as old as man on horseback, and deserves the respect of being done one piece at a time by hand, says silver/goldsmith, Scott Hardy. The marrow of that quote cradles the worship-like passion Hardy has for … [Read more...]
Refining western art traditions
Longview-area artist forged unexpected career as silversmith by Don Patterson, Okotoks Western Wheel Weekend. Photos by Don Patterson and courtesy Scott Hardy Collection Becoming a highly respected and sought after western artist and craftsman was not in Scott Hardy’s plans as he enrolled in … [Read more...]
Chalice and Paten
As a Western Silversmith for over 35 years I love to design and create buckles, horse and human Western Jewellery of all kinds. People that know me also understand that I believe being a Western Silversmith goes far beyond that and a large part of my mission is to portray the elegance of the West. … [Read more...]
35 Years A Silversmith
2016 marks my 35th year as a full time Western Silversmith. Over the next few months I will try and provide anyone interested a glimpse into not only my journey but also my passion and philosophies. Some of the questions and statements I often hear are "How did you get started? You must come from … [Read more...]
NCWHM Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umIUING9MuE&feature=youtu.be Welcome to Alberta, Canada! Listen in as Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) founding member Scott Hardy tells us about the embodiment of the west that can be found in the art of saddle making, bit and spur making, silver smith … [Read more...]
WOW, Today I turn 58!
WOW, Today I turn 58! My brain says your only 25 but my body says,"nope you are 58"! Birthdays always make me think of the great journey so far and the fantastic people that I owe thanks to. My family for a great childhood filled with history , horses and the freedom to make mistakes, use … [Read more...]
Scott Hardy: Making the Metals Precious
By Nick Pernokas for Shop Talk Magazine The plains around High River, Alberta, Canada, run open into the mountains to the west. The grass is abundant, and the towns are sparse. The reality of the West is obvious here. If you stop in the little town of Black Diamond for coffee, and directions, you … [Read more...]
Story of the West
STORY OF THE WEST The story of the West is usually told through Paintings and Sculptors. We tell it through our Mediums! We take the Culture and Heritage of the North American West bringing it to life with three Dimensional Pieces of Functional Art that were/are the touch stones of the … [Read more...]
