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Artist A.D. Cook with model Brandy Beavers 2013
A.D. Cook

The Master of the Muse

Beauty inspires me. I’m sure that is the case with most artists. Some find their inspiration in sunsets, landscapes seascapes and flowers. I find mine in the graceful lines of the female form —to me, “the ultimate beauty”. — A.D. Cook

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Google Image Search
A.D. Cook

Google Image Search

I think most people use Google for basic search needs, and it’s great for that. A while back I discovered a powerful tool within Google that I want to share with you all today.

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Lynsey the Muse - photo by A.D. Cook (detail)
A.D. Cook

Forever Inspired

For all I know art was borne in the first place as a result of the great feminine beauty that has inspired artists for ages. After all, amazing goddesses have graced artists’ canvases and have been depicted in epic artworks for eternity.

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Anatomy Art Books
A.D. Cook

Figuratively Speaking

I love figurative art – especially art nudes. There is no secret in that here. I’ve been painting the nude on canvas and metal for over a decade now. But many might not realize that I, like many, have been a fan of figurative art since I was young.

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Nude Beauty Nude by A.D. Cook
A.D. Cook

Nude Beauty Nude

Nudity in art has been debated since the beginning of time. After all, the unclothed human figure is an important genre in art, as it has been beautifully featured throughout history since ancient times.

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A.D. Cook Artist Statement
A.D. Cook

Artist Statement

Beauty inspires me. I seek grace in the lines and form of the female figure – to me, the ultimate beauty. There is nothing I would rather paint, and my art reflects that classical ideal.

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DEPARTURE by A.D. Cook (preview)
A.D. Cook

The Art Of Realism

Airplane paintings and motorcycle art… While known most recently – at least over the last decade or so – for my realistic figurative paintings, I cross paths with folks on occasion who aren’t aware of my previous artworks.

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Provenance and Authenticity by A.D. Cook
A.D. Cook

Art Provenance

You hear a lot about provenance in the art world. As it should be – provenance is an important part of the art in your collection. Provenance is how you answer important questions, like who really created the art, when it was created, sometimes where it was created, and hopefully

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Andre Gide Quote
A.D. Cook

Truth and Beauty

Truth and Beauty. Beauty and Truth. The truth is that beauty inspires me. I’m sure that is the case for most artists. Some find their inspiration in sunsets, landscapes, seascapes, and flowers. I find mine in the graceful lines of the female form – to me, “the ultimate beauty.” There

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Art Monkey at A.D. Cook art studio, Las Vegas, NV
A.D. Cook

Creating the Perfect Ultra-Smooth Canvas

Published in Airbrush Action Magazine, December 2004 (updated December 2022) Creating The Perfect Ultra-Smooth Canvas For Airbrush by A.D. Cook Canvas and fine art go hand-in-hand. But the readily available off-the-shelf canvas isn’t made for airbrushing. Even stretched and “prepared” canvas marketed to airbrush artists has a lot of weave

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