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April 16, 2002
Take Five captures the lady at rest. What is she contemplating?... or is she just taking a break. You decide.
The same model is featured in most of the pastel originals completed recently and shown below.
Soft pastels on Coventry Rag Velum
39” x 29”
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Fermata |
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March 18, 2002
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Titled after a music term, the Fermata holds a note, rest or measure for more than the usual time. The symbol is represented by a curved line.Pastels on Coventry Rag Velum - 24” x 40”
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New Pastel Painting Titled Stranded |
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March 13, 2002
Stranded was a piece recently completed as a result of a fantastic session with our model. Some shots just seem to work and this one begged to be painted.
Pastels on Coventry Rag Velum
20” x 27.75”
Collection of Ed Wallace, Jr.
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Enlightened
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March 6, 2002
A.D.'s most recent pastel painting, titled 'Enlightened' was completed with Rembrandt pastels on 550# Watercolor paper and measures 36" x 26.5".
Enlightened is the second in an ongoing series. Watch for more to follow.
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Serenity Prayer |
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February 18, 2002
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Serenity Prayer, an original pastel painting by A.D. Cook is complete. Measuring 21" x 39", This is the first in a series of pastel paintings in the works which figure the female form. Watch for more soon.
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Intrepid |
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January 26, 2002
While in Seattle, I couldn't help but notice the raging carousel house. It was bold, it was Intrepid. I had to paint it, and in doing so, it become the first of (what I hope is) many pastel original paintings.
Pastels on beige sanded pastel paper
22.75” x 17.25”
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The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook is Now Available
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February, 2002
If you've been waiting for the release of the newest book featuring a step-by-step article by A.D. Cook, your wait is over.
The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook by Pamela Shanteau is now available at a book store near you. Published by Watson Guptill, this instructional book on airbrush is as thorough as any we've ever seen, covering the nuts and bolts of airbrushing from basic equipment and, principles of operation, to advanced airbrush techniques.
A.D. Cook's original airbrush painting titled Passing Time is featured in the book.
The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook can also be ordered from Pamela Shanteau by visiting her web site.
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PDQClan.com is Up and Running
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| The PDQ Clan, players of the online game "Age of Empires II" have decided to post a new site for their illustrious group. We worked extensively to create a state-of-the-art site for them, complete with original illustrations and all the bells and whistles you can fit into a game site. If you're into games, or just cool sites, check it out at PDQClan.com. |
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