Santa’s Selfie 

Scott Gustafson painted “Santa’s Selfie,” an oil on canvas, employing a vibrant palette and dynamic composition to evoke a sense of festive merriment. The painting is organized around a central cluster of figures: Santa, a reindeer, and two elves, all vying for space within the frame. Gustafson masterfully uses color to guide our eyes, from the warm reds and greens of Santa's suit and the Christmas tree to the softer, more muted tones of the reindeer. These tonal variations not only create depth but also contribute to the overall harmony of the piece. The figures are rendered with meticulous detail and their exaggerated expressions elicit a cheerful and nostalgic feeling. The composition and use of scale invites us to see it as not merely a representation of a scene but as a meditation on the cultural significance of Christmas. Gustafson’s work reminds us that art is not about fixed meanings, but about how we continually reimagine and reinterpret our shared cultural experiences.