Scott Zuckerman

S. Scott Zuckerman, a dedicated artist renowned for his evocative wildlife paintings, and a lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at his home in Hudson, New York. He was born on June 1, 1951, in Port Washington, New York, to the late Martin and Georgette (Burns) Zuckerman. Throughout his 75 years, Scott cultivated a profound connection to nature that deeply influenced both his art and his way of life. 

A graduate of Pratt Institute, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with honor, Scott's paintings were influenced by the Scandinavian impressionists he loved and went went against the contemporary trends in art. Renowned for his paintings of foxes, pheasants, and waterfowl, among other wildlife, Scott’s professional career was driven by his time outdoors and the natural world. His art has been in exhibitions throughout the country, among the permanent collections in the New York Public Library, L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine, and the Society of Animal Artists in Manhattan, where he served as a board member from 1990 to 1997.

Scott stood out among men for his commitment to living authentically amidst the natural world. He married Joanne Taylor on December 16, 1981, and together, they forged a life grounded in nature, exemplifying dedication to both their craft and their family.

Scott and Joanne's journey took them first to Mount Desert Island, Maine, before they settled in Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut, where they raised two daughters, Jaime and Britt. Known for his joyful spirit and love of adventure, Scott embodied the true outdoorsman in every sense—an ardent fisherman, who fished every evening, a hunter who enjoyed pursuing pheasants with his bird dogs, and a daily wanderer among the woods. Beyond his sporting interests, he had a passion for building model boats, restoring canoes, collecting books, and tending his garden of tomatoes  which he shared generously. He was proud to heat his home through the harsh New England winters solely with wood that he split and stacked himself, reflecting a life of self-reliance and a close kinship with the environment.

Scott’s legacy endures in his artwork, his beloved family, and the natural world he embraced. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joanne Taylor, and their two daughters, Britt Zuckerman and M. Jaime Zuckerman, and her partner, Rob MacDonald. In keeping with his wishes, he will be returned to nature.