Raphael Scott Ahbeng excels in depicting lush rainforests, translating the richness of life on earth with each brushstroke. His experimental approach to composition is evident in his distinctive use of colour and the layered, tactile textures that define each work. Through these varied techniques, Raphael conveys a profound fascination with his homeland and a deep emotional connection to the natural environment such as the mountains, and forests.  From his secluded studio in Bau, Sarawak, Raphael Scott Ahbeng painted on a variety of subjects and styles, with his metier being abstract. Given his first solo in 1954, he took up an Art and Photography course at the Bath Academy of Fine Art in England (1964-1967). He also took up Drama in London in 1973 under a Sarawak Government scholarship. His awards include 1st Prize in the Sarawak Shell Open (1959, 1982, 1983), and 3rd Prize in the Natural Malaysia art competition in Kuala Lumpur in 1991. A Bidayuh, RSA, as he is sometimes known, is an artist (professional since 1990), a teacher, a photographer, a newspaper cartoonist and a radio producer.