Category: Blog

A.D. Cook

The Lustrous LUSTER Tour ~ 2018 to 2025

As the saying goes, all beautiful things come to an end. After seven-and-a-half years and twenty major museums, the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibition has come to an end.

Read More »
A.D. Cook

American Artist ~ Marc Jones

In celebration of American Artist Appreciation Month, I am sharing the art and backstory of fellow LUSTER artist, Marc Jones. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Marc casually since March 2018, when we both appeared at the Museum of Arts and Sciences at Daytona Beach for the premiere of the

Read More »
A.D. Cook

American Artist Appreciation Month ~ August 2025

American Artist Appreciation Month is celebrated in August to honor American artists and their contributions to the art world. This month serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of art in reflecting societal values and historical contexts.

Read More »
Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: August 2025

This month spotlights Beer and Mead Events, Flight Club, Main Street Provisions, Deadwood Meadery, Lovelady Brewing Company, the Tenaya Creek Rebrand, Barter Beer + Mall, and much more.

Read More »
Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: July 2025

This month spotlights Mission Control Hops & Heart Brewed Edition Bottle Share & Beer Bash, Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House Silver Reef Beer Dinner, BJ’s Brewhouse, Silver State Summer Brewfest, Big Dog’s Summerfest Chillin’ & Grillin’ Under the Stars, Local Brewer Spotlight on Joe Cuozzo, and more.

Read More »
A.D. Cook

Artist Discussion at Las Cruces Museum of Art – June 6, 2025

Video: 46:51 LUSTER Art Talk On June 6th, I was honored to visit the Las Cruces Museum of Art for the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting Artist Reception. Bryan Lee, the Museum Curator of Education, hosted a group discussion with Cheryl Kelley, John E. Schaeffer,

Read More »
A.D. Cook

National Creativity Day

National Creativity Day is celebrated annually on May 30th, serving as a special occasion to honor and encourage the creative spirit within each of us. This extraordinary day celebrates the boundless potential of human imagination and innovation, highlighting our incredible strides in creativity and technological advancement throughout history. It was

Read More »
A.D. Cook

My Epic TripARTtite

Portland • Las Cruces • Bowling Green — I am incredibly excited to share that this weekend, for the very first time ever in my artistic journey, my art is featured at three distinct and captivating exhibits, each taking place at different and unique venues across the United States. This

Read More »
A.D. Cook

Inspired By Legacy • Driving The Future

I am truly honored to share that my Corvette artwork, “MOMENTUM,” which I meticulously created for inclusion in the prestigious National Corvette Museum as part of the LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Paintings exhibit, is now featured prominently in their esteemed 2024 Annual Report. This recognition

Read More »
Scroll to Top