Cooley Art Gallery

Postings of recent paintings

Marked Tree Vineyard

    I taught a workshop at Marked tree Vineyard over the weekend, with 5 talented and motivated painters.  We had beautiful weather in this incredible setting.  One demo each morning, each 11 x 14 oil. Available $750 each

Marked Tree Vineyard

Marked Tree Vineyard, located in the Flat Rock NC area.  One of the prettiest spots I’v had the pleasure to paint. Marked Tree Vista 11 x 14 “Sold”     The Road to Marked Tree 11 x 14    The Tasting Room at Marked Tree  12 x 12

Flat Rock Park

These 3 were done over the last couple weeks at Flat Rock Park in Flat Rock, NC   Flat Rock Lilly Pond 1 12″ x 12″  oil on linen panel 700   Flat Rock Water Birch 12″ x 12″  oil on linen panel 700   Flat Rock Lilly Pond 2 11″ x 14″   oil […]

Rail Road Bridge Over the French Broad River

Plein air on a beautiful NC day.   The colors of fall are coming on.  Not quite as vibrant this year, due to lack of rain. 11 x 14 oil

Heidelberg Hotel

Heidelberg Hotel, at the Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC. A lovely place with much more to paint.

Holly’s Trees

Fall in Western NC is still with us.  This is from my friends Holly and Kim’s spread. 9 x 12 oil.

Before the Storm

Headed out yesterday to paint before the rain and wind move in. Lake Julian, NC. 11 x 14

Late Summer Greens

A small lake a few blocks from my house.  The greens are just starting to change.  9×12 oil.

7 Falls

Finally got out for some spring painting at a beautiful little Spot about 25 minutes from home.  I will be returning.  11 x 14 oils. “Available”

Up to the house

A nice little scene near Etowah, NC.  9 x 12 oil

Snowy fire pit

Our side yard after last weeks big snow.  11 x 14 oil

Wolf’s Angel

Plein Air painting of Wolf’s Angel.  The angel resides at the Hendersonville cemetery and was the inspiration for Thomas Wolf’s first novel, “Look Homeward Angel”.  9×12 oil on linen.  “available”

Center Cut

Another fine day in WNC.  9×12 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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