Christopher Kendall
The former Dean of the Music Theatre and Dance School at the University of Michigan. This a preliminary drawing for a portrait I was commissioned to paint. The final painting was not this pose, but I thought this drawing worked out well. 16″ x 18″ charcoal and chalk on toned paper.
Men in Hats, “Mike”
My friend from Chicago, Mike Waterkotte. 18 x 24 charcoal on toned Canson paper.
Bud McGee’s Field
While driving from Atlanta to Louisiana, I left the highway at Forest, Mississippi to search for a subject to paint. Finally, I spotted this gorgeous field full of small yellow flowers. Little did I know, that the local dairy farmers had a different opinion of these little beauties. The owner of the farm, Bud, and […]
White Rooster # 3
A white rooster from Rabun, Gap Georgia. 5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel. “Available”
Darwin
Darwin. One more for the “Men in Hats series”. Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.
Nina Simone with Ear Ring
Another of Nina Simone for the musician series. 14″ x 14″ Oil on linen
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.
Kiawah Island View
A scene from the ocean course on Kiawah Island, SC. Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.
Nina color sketch
Color study for Nina Simone painting. 5 1/2″x6 1/2″ oil on linen “Sold”
Obi Wan as a Young Man
Style sketch done in Corel painter and photoshop, for Hasbro and Lucas films illustration.
Across the Lake
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
Balconies in Rome
Lovely shadows from deco balconies in Rome. Oil on 7″ x 9″ gessoed panel. “Sold”
Buck Rogers Ray Gun
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
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
Another chicken portrait. 5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel. “available”
Kassidy
My Buddy Kass, 11 yr old golden. Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. nfs
Portrait of a White Rooster
Another rooster for the chicken portrait gallery. Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. “available”
Jimmy Yancy
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
A portrait of one fine looking rooster. Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. “Sold”
Self Portrait in a Felt Cap
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
A white urn in a quiet corner at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. “Available”
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
The hills above Zihuatanejo, Mexico in the early morning light.
Johann Gutenberg
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
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
Digital painting for a magazine cover. Done in Corel Painter and Photoshop.
Marsh at Dusk
A northern Wisconsin marsh at sunset. oil on linen.
Cabin on the Point
Cabin on the point, on Granite Lake in upstate Wisconsin. Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. Auction ended “Available”
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
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
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
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
French Farmhouse
Abandoned french vineyard, near Mt. Ventoux. oil on 4 1/2″ x 7″ gessoed board. “available” $150
Men in Hats, Randall
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
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
A portrait of Blues and Rock great “Johnny Winter” Oil on 11″ x 15″ gessoed masonite. “Available” dgcooley@comcast.net
Bob Taylor
A portrait of My uncle. Bob Taylor. 7″ x 9″ oil on linen.
Cow and barn
A dairy cow from wisconsin. 5″x7″ oil on linen panel Available $150
Doorway in Rome
A bronze doorway, somewhere in Rome. Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel. This original oil painting will be available at auction for 7 days. Auction ended, “Available” $150
White Barn with Green Roof
A white barn with a green roof on highway H in northwestern Wisconsin. oil on 5″x7″ linen panel Auction ended “available” $175 Contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
White Church #2
Another view of the Entrance to a pretty little white Church in Micanopy, Florida Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel “Sold”
Robert Johnson, Father of the Blues
In honor of Father’s day, I thought this painting of Robert Johnson, done a few years ago, would be just the thing. Robert Johnson, 12″x15″ oil on gessoed masonite. Original “sold” A limited edition of 100 prints are now available, signed and numbered. 12″ x 15″ with a one inch border. Beautifully reproduced on a […]
Veranda Gate
The gate to my neighbors veranda. Painted from life. Oil on 7″x9″ gessoed board. Auction ended, “Available” $175 + $8.00 s&h
Owen
Welcome to Gary Cooley’s art gallery. Yet another in my “Men in Hats” series Be sure to peruse the categories of larger paintings in the categories links. If you wish to be notified of new postings, hit the “subscribe 2” link on the right. My Friend Owen in his hat of many colors. 6″x8″ […]
Aaron
Welcome to Gary Cooley’s art gallery. Here’s another in my “Men in Hats” series Be sure to peruse the categories of larger paintings in the categories links. Portrait of Aaron, Live action director. 8″x10″ oil on gessoed board. Not for sale.
Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters in his prime. 24″ x 36″ oil on linen. “Available” $1,600
Cherokee Rose Trees
It’s Spring in Atlanta and everything is in bloom. These are the Cherokee rose trees in my neighbors yard. My first attempt at outdoor painting. Oil on 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ gessoed board. Auction ended. This painting is available for $175 Please contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
Steve
Welcome to Gary Cooley’s art gallery. All the paintings in this gallery are originals and one of a kind. Larger paintings are categorized in the upper right of the page. Click on image for larger view. A portrait of my photographer friend, Steve. oil on 7″x9″ gessoed card. Not for sale.
Red Barn
Red barn near Cumberland. Wisconsin. Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel. May be framed or hung as is. auction ended, “available”
Blue door in Monterosso
Blue door along a side street in Monterosso, Italy. Oils on 5″x7″ linen panel “Sold”
Lakemont Number One
Lakemont # 1 at the Stone Mountain Golf Club. Oil on canvas 36″ x 54″. Commissioned by the Marriott Stone Mountain golf Club to hang in the pro shop.
Johnny Winter
Portrait of Blues and Rock legend Johnny Winter. Watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. 6″x8″. “Sold”
Robert Pete Williams
Portrait of blues man “Robert Pete Williams” 5 1/2″x7″ watercolor and ink on heavy watercolor paper auction ended, “available” $125.00
Monterossso Arch
An archway on a small side street in Monterosso, Italy. auction ended, “available” Pleases contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
Amos
Welcome to Gary Cooley’s art gallery. All the paintings in this gallery are originals and one of a kind. Larger paintings are categorized in the upper right section of this page. A portrait of our friend Amos. 6″x8″ oil on linen “Sold”
Lakemont #1
An early fall morning on the first hole of the Stone Mountain Lakemont course, at Stone Mountain state park, just outside of Atlanta. Oil study on gessoed strathmore. 5 1/2″x8 1/2″ “available” If not sold by the end of the auction, this painting will be available at $225. Pleases contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
Warwick Castle, England
Warwick Castle, in England, on a rainy day in late December. “available” Please contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
Monterosso Door #2
A doorway on a narrow sidestreet in Monterosso, Italy. oils on 5″x7″ linen panel “Sold” Please contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
Kentucky Valley
Sunlight in a valley in the Kentucky hill country. Oils on 5″x7″ canvas panel. Available If this painting not sold once the auction ends it will be available for $175. + S&H Please contact me at dgcooley@comcast.net
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