Scott Harding was born in San Antonio, Texas.
His passion for art began at an early age when he spent much of his time drawing.
His need to draw continued through his school years, often getting him in trouble when his teachers caught him sketching in class.
After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through the Honors Painting Program at Indiana University, Bloomington in 1989, Harding moved to Chicago and began a professional career in illustration.