Street Scene in Rome

Posted on | January 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

 

 

 

A scene from our trip a few years ago,somewhere in Rome.

Atomic Disintegrator

Posted on | December 30, 2012 | Comments Off on Atomic Disintegrator

Atomic disintegrator, made by Hubley,  Thanks to Russ Williams for the loan of his ray gun for my still life.  Oil on 12″ x 16″ canvas panel. “sold”

Alec in Shades

Posted on | December 10, 2012 | 1 Comment

A small portrait of my friend Alec.  Painted from one of his photos taken in Northern Michigan.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

Lake Lanier, Tryon, N.C.

Posted on | November 25, 2012 | Comments Off on Lake Lanier, Tryon, N.C.

Another from the fall plein air workshop in Tryon, NC.  Oil on 11 ” x 14″ canvas.

North Carolina Mountain Veiw

Posted on | November 23, 2012 | Comments Off on North Carolina Mountain Veiw

A view of the North Carolina Mountains painted on recent fall outdoor workshop with Rich Nelson.  Oil on 9″ x 12″ canvas

Irises in Ceramic vase

Posted on | October 11, 2012 | Comments Off on Irises in Ceramic vase

A vase of irises from our garden,  Painted early this past summer.  12″ x 16″  oil on linen.

3 Jacksons

Posted on | September 21, 2012 | 2 Comments

3 views of Jackson, our big beautiful flat coat retriever.  He left a short time ago and went wherever good dogs go when they pass on.  He  was a pal and a clown and we miss him.

Oil on 24″ x 36″ canvas

Jim’s Creek

Posted on | September 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

A painting done on our visit with My cousin Jim Cooley and his wife Laura, At their Wisconsin farm.  This is the small river that meanders through.  9′ x 12″ oil on canvas.

Morning Window

Posted on | July 8, 2012 | 2 Comments

An illustration from a book I’ve been working on for years now.  I might finish it in this lifetime, or maybe not.  Done digitally in Painter and Photoshop.

Happy Birthday

Posted on | July 4, 2012 | Comments Off on Happy Birthday

An illustration from the archives.  A magazine ad from the summer of 1978.

Happy birthday dear Emily, and a happy 4th to all.

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on | June 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

This is one of my illustrations from the early 80’s.  A murder mystery cover done for Dell publishing

Have a great day Mike!

White door

Posted on | June 8, 2012 | Comments Off on White door

White parish door at historic, Church of the cross, in Bluffton, SC.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

 

Nina Simone with Ear Ring

Posted on | April 13, 2012 | Comments Off on Nina Simone with Ear Ring

Another of Nina Simone for the musician series.

14″ x 14″  Oil on linen

French Quarter Doorway

Posted on | February 19, 2012 | Comments Off on French Quarter Doorway

Today’s post is a doorway in the French Quarter of New Orleans.  I don’t remember the street, but I loved the old world look of the architecture.

Oil on 8 ” x 10″ linen panel.

Ricky Jay “Cards as Weapons”

Posted on | February 14, 2012 | 6 Comments

I don’t even want to admit how long ago I painted this illustration.  Ok, it was 1977.   I didn’t have as much hair as Ricky, but almost.  I still have the original painting for this one.  The illustration was used as a book cover as well as a large poster.  I see the posters are still selling online for a few hundred apiece.  Someone forgot to send me my 10% commission.  Come on, a deal is a Deal.  I won’t be holding my breath.  Hey Ricky, I still have one of the books.  I’m patiently  waiting for you to autograph it for me.  It’s only been 35 years.

2 Harry’s

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | Comments Off on 2 Harry’s

Two views of Harry, the Chinese crested hairless.  Harry resides in Baton Rouge, La. With my nephew and his family.  6″ x 10″ oil on linen.

Covered Bridge

Posted on | November 12, 2011 | Comments Off on Covered Bridge

A covered bridge at Stone Mountain Park. Near Atlanta Georgia. Painted plein air.  Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.

 

Kiawah Island View

Posted on | October 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

A scene from the ocean course on Kiawah Island, SC.

Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.

Nina color sketch

Posted on | September 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Color study for Nina Simone painting.  5 1/2″x6 1/2″ oil on linen

“Sold”

Hen

Posted on | August 31, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another in the chicken series.

I don’t know what it is about chickens.  Maybe it’s the expressive faces.  This one seems a bit surpised.

5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

Buck Rogers Atomic Blaster

Posted on | August 24, 2011 | 4 Comments

The Buck Rogers U235 Atomic Blaster.  If that is important to anyone

Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

“Available”

Jimmy

Posted on | July 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another for the “Men in Hats series”  This a friend from Atlanta who plays a mean guitar.

9″x11″ oil on linen.

Obi Wan as a Young Man

Posted on | July 3, 2011 | 4 Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style sketch done in Corel painter and photoshop, for Hasbro and Lucas films illustration.

 

Flash Gordon Ray Gun

Posted on | June 29, 2011 | Comments Off on Flash Gordon Ray Gun

A Flash Gordon Ray Gun, another from my friend Russ Williams’ collection.

8″ x 10″ oil on linen

At auction on ebay

“Sold”

Across the Lake

Posted on | June 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

A view of Stone Mountain from across the lake on a 95 degree day.

Stone Mountain park, Georgia.  8″x 10″ oil on linen.

At auction for 7 days.

Available

Happy Fathers / U.S Open Day

Posted on | June 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

An illustration from a few years back.

The model for this is my friend Andy Ayrault, who deserves an honorable mention on fathers day.  Two sets of twins 3 years apart.

Acryllics on illustration board

Balconies in Rome

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | Comments Off on Balconies in Rome

Lovely shadows from deco balconies in Rome.

Oil on 7″ x 9″ gessoed panel.

“Sold”

Buck Rogers Ray Gun

Posted on | June 11, 2011 | 2 Comments

A still life painting of a Buck Rogers water pistol ray gun.  Oil on 8″x10″ linen panel

The gun is from the fine and funky collection of my friend Russ Williams.  Russ is a talented graphic artist and incredible sculptor of otherworldly creatures and spaceships, made from worldly objects.

Sold

Yellow Onion

Posted on | May 28, 2011 | Comments Off on Yellow Onion

Yellow onion on Blue.8″x10″ oil on linen panel.

“Available”

Thanks to Rich Nelson for sharing some of his time and knowledge, at his landscape workshop this past week.  I recommend it to painters of any skill level.

 

Rooster Portrait #3

Posted on | May 10, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another chicken portrait.  5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

“available”

Kassidy

Posted on | April 8, 2011 | 2 Comments

My Buddy Kass, 11 yr old golden.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. nfs

Portrait of a White Rooster

Posted on | April 2, 2011 | Comments Off on Portrait of a White Rooster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another rooster for the chicken portrait gallery.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“available”

Buff Hen

Posted on | April 1, 2011 | Comments Off on Buff Hen

Buff Hen, 5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

“Available“

Jimmy Yancy

Posted on | March 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

A portrait of Jimmy Yancy, blues pianist. Painted back in the late 90’s. 12″ x 15″, oil on masonite.
Happy birthday  Mike!

Portrait of a Rooster

Posted on | March 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

A portrait of one fine looking rooster.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“Sold”

 

Obi Wan

Posted on | March 23, 2011 | 4 Comments

Digital painting, done for Hasbro Toys and Lucas Films.  One of 24 paintings for an upcoming box set.  Done in Corel Painter.

#11 on Lakemont

Posted on | February 6, 2011 | 7 Comments

 

Third in the series of paintings for the Stone Mountain Golf Club.  This is the 11th hole, (The Quarry Hole), on theLakemont course.

24″ x 32″  Oil on linen.

My New Print Gallery

Posted on | December 17, 2010 | 1 Comment

I am now offering prints of a few paintings as limited editions. Printed on heavy weight archival quality papers in the giclee process.
The botanical prints, soon to come are, offset lithography. The reproduction is excellent and very true to the original. They will be sent in a heavy mailing tube.  Payment is through Pay Pal.
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Self Portrait in a Felt Cap

Posted on | November 4, 2010 | 2 Comments

For the “Men in Hats” series a self portrait in a hat I just bought today.
5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

White Garden Urn

Posted on | September 23, 2010 | Comments Off on White Garden Urn

A white urn in a quiet corner at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“Available”

Stonemont #16

Posted on | August 30, 2010 | Comments Off on Stonemont #16

The par three sixteenth hole on Marriott’s Stonemont course at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia.  Commissioned to hang in the pro shop.

24″ x 32″ Oil on linen

Zihua, morning

Posted on | August 13, 2010 | 1 Comment

The hills above Zihuatanejo, Mexico in the early morning light.

Johann Gutenberg

Posted on | July 9, 2010 | 4 Comments

A calendar illustration done around 1982.  It depicts Johann Gutenberg, the inventor of the movable type printing press in 1439, at work in his print shop.

I took some liberty with the gold leaf.  The model was an old friend from NYC, Jim Spillane.

18″x18″ Acrylic on gessoed masonite.

Purple Dog

Posted on | July 3, 2010 | 1 Comment

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy 18th Birthday Emily!

One of my first digital paintings of a little old dog looking out to the digital  future,  from a wasteland of broken and useless art studio materials.

Ready to learn some new tricks.

Crumbling Ego

Posted on | June 29, 2010 | 1 Comment

Digital painting for a magazine cover.  Done in Corel Painter and Photoshop.

Lakemont #11

Posted on | May 16, 2010 | Comments Off on Lakemont #11

A view across the water of the green on # 11 on the Lakemont course at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta.  Oil on linen 6″ x 7 1/2″

Todays post will be available on Ebay for one week.

The bidding will start at $75.

“Click here to bid”

Marsh at Dusk

Posted on | April 13, 2010 | Comments Off on Marsh at Dusk

A northern Wisconsin marsh at sunset.

oil on linen.

Winding Road

Posted on | March 15, 2010 | Comments Off on Winding Road

Today’s post is of a Wisconsin Farm on a winding dirt Road.  Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.

“Available”

Cabin on the Point

Posted on | February 28, 2010 | 1 Comment

Cabin on the point, on Granite Lake in upstate Wisconsin.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

Auction ended  “Available”

Harvey’s

Posted on | February 25, 2010 | Comments Off on Harvey’s

Harvey’s barber shop on Cheshire Bridge road in Atlanta, on an early sunday morning.  Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.   “Sold”

Angel Trumpets

Posted on | January 18, 2010 | Comments Off on Angel Trumpets

Angel Trumpets that bloom in our yard until the first frost.

Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.

available at auction for 7 days on Ebay.

Auction ended, “available”

Voltaire

Posted on | January 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

In honor of the new year, a portrait of Voltaire, a very optimistic and enlightened fellow.  Painted from a plaster sculpture hanging in my studio.

Oil on 8″x10″  linen.

Will be available at auction on Ebay for 7 days.

Auction ended, “available”

489 Peachtree Street

Posted on | November 13, 2009 | Comments Off on 489 Peachtree Street

Interesting door in early November light near downtown Atlanta.

Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel

Available at auction for 7 days on ebay

Auction ended, “available”

537 Peachtree Street

Posted on | November 9, 2009 | 3 Comments

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French Farmhouse

Posted on | October 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

Abandoned french vineyard, near Mt. Ventoux.

oil on 4 1/2″ x 7″ gessoed board.

“available” $150

Men in Hats, Randall

Posted on | October 23, 2009 | 1 Comment

Portrait of my friend, the painter. Randall Diehl.  Done from a photo taken in the early 80’s

12″ x 15″ OIl on gessoed masonite

Palatine Hill, Rome

Posted on | September 23, 2009 | Comments Off on Palatine Hill, Rome

The Palatine musem on Palatine Hill, in Rome.

Oil on 6″x8″ gessoed paper.

Auction ended.  “Available”  $150

Contact me at  dgcooley@comcast.net

Johnny Winter #2

Posted on | September 16, 2009 | 1 Comment

A portrait of Blues and Rock great “Johnny Winter”

Oil on 11″ x 15″ gessoed masonite.

“Available”

dgcooley@comcast.net

Bob Taylor

Posted on | August 24, 2009 | Comments Off on Bob Taylor

A portrait of My uncle. Bob Taylor.

7″ x 9″ oil on linen.

Cow and barn

Posted on | August 10, 2009 | Comments Off on Cow and barn

A dairy cow from wisconsin.

5″x7″ oil on linen panel

Available  $150

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