Welcome
A Journey Across Pixels, Pathways, and Bulldozers
Greetings! I’m Scott Finn—a curious soul who’s journeyed across state lines, climbed metaphorical mountains, and wielded both cameras and stardust. Buckle up; let’s explore the pixels and pathways that define my adventure.
From Montana’s Peaks to Carolina’s Sweet Tea
The Early Chapters
Born under Montana’s big sky in 1971, my family’s spirit led us zigzagging across the United States until we finally anchored ourselves in Fort Mill, South Carolina—a place where southern charm, a slow lyrical drawl, and the flow of sweet tea feel like home.
Academia and the Great Outdoors
After high school in 1990, I embarked on an academic odyssey. Francis Marion University in Florence, Clemson University in Clemson—each a chapter in my book. Clemson—Where the Tigers roar among the camaraderie of fellow scholars. It was there that I honed my understanding of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management.
The Aiken Parks and Recreation Interlude
Adventures Under the Palmetto Sky
In the fall of 1996, I moved to Aiken, South Carolina, where I worked for the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department. As the recreation program coordinator, I became the architect of memories. Scheduling summer camp activities, overseeing an outdoor climbing facility, planning outdoor adventure trips, and curating unique events—it was a canvas of joy and laughter.
The Winthrop Chronicles
Athletic Adventures
In 1998, I returned to Fort Mill, and the area once known as the farm for Winthrop College before it became Winthrop University Athletic Complex opened wide. My tenure began as the Athletic and Coliseum Operations Assistant. Picture me juggling facility management, event logistics, and the art of turning a basketball court into a stage. Winthrop’s athletic department blossomed, and championships sprouted like wildflowers.
Streaming Pioneers
Then came 2007—the year web-streaming whispered its promise. The athletic department sensed the magic. So, I donned a director’s hat (and with a lot of courage) and became the understudy of video broadcasting. Editing? A mystery. But with students by my side, we wove pre-game interviews and special segments into the game-day symphony.
The Independent Contractor Saga
Across the AV Universe
In 2011, I closed the Winthrop chapter. The road called, and I answered. As an independent contractor, I crisscrossed the United States—installing AV equipment, weaving digital threads, and leaving my mark. Universities, organizations, and businesses—they all hummed with my handiwork.
The York Technical College Chapter
Applied Science and New Horizons
In 2013 and 2014, I cut back on my travels. Why? To complete an associate’s degree in applied science in computer technology from York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The pixels met the circuits, and I found new pathways to explore.
The Intermezzo of Downtime
Glass, Music, and the Uncharted Tomorrow
When my suitcase rested, I reveled in life’s quieter notes. Glass sign work—where letters whispered secrets. Music—the universal language that danced with my soul. And to live a childhood fantasy? Well, that’s when I enrolled in a heavy equipment course in 2019. Bulldozers demanded respect, excavators pirouetted with authority, and skid steers jostled between them both. It was AMAZING!!!
The Epilogue: Where Stars Collide
Tomorrow’s Unwritten Verse
As I pen this, I stand at the crossroads. The compass spins, and the map remains blank. But here’s the secret: I embrace the unknown. Tomorrow’s adventure? It’ll happen. Maybe in pixels, perhaps on a dirt path, or who knows—a cosmic voyage.
Glass Art
All the pieces below are hand gilded. I do not use chemical silvering for any of the
mirrors. I use the glass from store bought picture frames or recycled centers to create the signs/mirrors.
If interested in more information, please contact me via email.
The Process
Mirrored image is cut in vinyl and attached to the reverse side of the glass.
Mild acid with a medium is used to etch the glass.
Hand Gilding the design area.
Several layers of leaf can be applied to enrich the design.
Different layers and colors of leaf can be added.
Leaf can be removed to add new colors or give a different effect to the design.
A single layer of leaf can cause a two way mirror effect.
Matte black paint is the last layer. It provides the mirror effect and can add to the design's look.