Cooley Art Gallery

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More Wednesday Night Faces

        Mike Janonis and Lauren Beckwith were the last 2 to sit for our Wednesday night portrait sessions at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors Studio.  Both are 12 x 16 oil on linen.

Four faces from Wednesday Night

Four of the models from our Wednesday night portrait sessions.

Ross

Another from our Wednesday night portrait sessions.

Figure Paintings

3 new pieces from our Wednesday night figure and portrait sessions at the Tryon Artists and sculptor’s studio.    

Merritt Jacob

I spent an entertaining afternoon at my friend Merritt’s house, painting his portrait and listening to stories of his life and ancestry.  He’s from am old New England family that has a few skeletons in the closet. 12 x 16 oil “Sold”    

6 Men in a zoom meeting

6 friends from a zoom meeting Oil on 18 x 24 Strathmore

Easter Selfie

Got my second shot a few days ago.  This is my last selfie before venturing ou into humanity.  I know I look a year older.  I wonder how everyone else fared?

Bob

My Uncle Bob Tayor.  I keep trying to capture this guy, but he’s tough in more ways than one.  I think this effort comes the closest. 16 x 20 oil

Selfie

Keeping up with the aging process.  My last self portrait was a few years ago.  12″ x 16″ oil on linen.

Scott Lane

Scott Lane, our sitter at the Wednesday night head study.  12×16 oil on linen.

  • I have been painting and illustrating professionally for my entire career. I recently left the graphic arts business to paint full time. Life is grand! If you would like to know more about me, hit the "About" link in the upper right corner. For pricing or any other info please email me. dgcooley11@gmail.com All images on this site are copyright protected by the artist.
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