Scott and Alexa Jacobs will soon be members of an exclusive
club that includes Dani Johnson and other self-made millionaires. The
father-daughter team will appear on the new season of ABC television’s Secret Millionaire, a show that places
millionaires into impoverished areas, where they work undercover with
volunteers to find causes worthy of receiving a portion of their fortunes. This
show illustrates that the spirit of giving is still alive.
Scott Jacobs is a
famous photo-realist artist whose mediums include posters, canvas prints,
paintings, and giclees. His primary subjects are Harley-Davidson motorcycles,
classic automobiles, and fine wines. Scott has been working professionally for
more than 20 years and his clients include A-list celebrities. Alexis is his teenage
daughter who is used to living a luxurious California lifestyle. Scott takes
her on Secret Millionaire to
experience another side of life.
For six days, Scott and Alexa will live in Newark, New
Jersey, on less than $75. They will volunteer their time with several local
charitable groups, not revealing their true identities until the end of the
episode. After the big reveal, the pair will provide a portion of Scott’s
fortune to the causes they have deemed the most worthy. Scott is no stranger to
giving back, as he has donated money or time to charitable organizations for
three decades.
Those who are unfamiliar with Scott’s work should learn
about him before watching the episode scheduled to air on June 3. The amount of
detail in his creations results in a realism that rivals a photograph. After
seeing his paintings at a New York art show, Harley-Davidson executives made
Scott their first officially licensed artist. This opened the door for other
licensed artist appointments including Chevrolet’s Corvette Division and Elvis
Presley Enterprises.
In 1998, Scott was honored with the Vargas Award for his
Lifetime Achievement in Fine Art. For an artist, this award is the equivalent
of an Oscar presented to an actor. Scott has continued to receive recognition
for his artistic contributions. He entered a contract with Park West Galleries
in 2005 for sale of his artwork on dozens of cruise ships. The Franklin Mint
commissioned him to create their first Harley-Davidson licensed plate, which
become the Mint’s best-selling plate featuring this motorcycle.
In the 72-year history of Sturgis motorcycle rallies, Scott
is the only licensed artist to be consecutively selected, serving in this role
17 times. In 2004, Scott expanded his expertise to the publishing world when he
created Scott Jacobs Studio. His work is currently on display within 83
countries and in the U.S., it is in the Peterson Automotive Museum permanent
collection.
Scott began his career as an art gallery owner at just 19
and a gifted paint set from his wife changed his life. He knows how much people
can achieve if they are dedicated and have the proper resources. This made him
the perfect choice for this season of Secret
Millionaire. While he gives back to others, he will be teaching his
daughter about the importance of hard work and altruism.
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