Back-to-Back
I love the sensual beauty of the female back. I’ve created a few paintings over the years to feature beauty from behind: Stranded, Ardor, Oblivious, Flashback… and for quite a
June 27, 2012
Posts & Updates
observations and stories of art, love, las vegas, and beyond
My Ten in ’11
2011 was a creative year in the studio. I created several new bold and powerful original artworks on canvas and metal. My top ten figurative paintings for 2011 are listed
December 30, 2011
Avalon – Valhalla Video
I wanted to create a couple of expressive beautiful paintings presenting the power of the female back to wrap up my 2011 collection, so I decided to creatively wrap up
December 27, 2011
Valhalla – New Painting on Canvas
Like my paintings on metal, “Valhalla” goes through shifts and changes in color and imagery under differing lighting scenarios. 12/27/11 – This morning I wrapped up my latest large canvas original painting
December 27, 2011
Avalon – New Painting on Canvas
Like my paintings on metal, Avalon goes through shifts and changes in color and imagery under differing lighting. 12/5/11 – This morning, I wrapped up my latest large canvas original
December 5, 2011
Mirage Video
https://youtu.be/qUW0ZoWArYI View my art in process from my photoshoot with the beautiful Stephanie through the creation of the completed painting. View “Mirage” painting – 60″ x 48″
December 2, 2011
Photo Shoot with Brandy
Las Vegas celebrity Brandy Beavers in my studio. Watch for upcoming art. Brandy Beavers and A.D. Cook Sure I’m smiling… I did a photoshoot a couple of days ago with
November 17, 2011
Marquee Video
View my art in process featuring the beautiful Nevaehlleh. View “Marquee” painting – 60″ x 48″ View Marquee and More Art Nudes at ADCookArt.com
November 14, 2011
Lamborghini Las Vegas Grand Opening
The Lamborghini Las Vegas Grand Opening event was awesome! Great crowd, beautiful cars, and good times… Above: Tom Brazill of Lamborghini Las Vegas [Twitter/SinCityLambo], Crazy Vegas Chick (aka Kim) [Twitter/VegasWineChick],
November 12, 2011
Marquee – New Painting on Canvas
Marquee by A.D. Cook ~ 60″ x 48″, airbrushed acrylic on pearlized canvas After a month of easel time and thousands of small brush strokes in creating her fur coat,
October 30, 2011
Nathan Adelson 12th Annual Wine and Food Tasting Extravaganza
October 27, 2001 ~ The Nathan Adelson Hospice 12th Annual Wine and Food Tasting Extravaganza in Las Vegas… Nathan Adelson Hospice hosted its Annual Wine and Food Tasting Extravaganza, as
October 28, 2011
Battle of the Strands
Battle of the Strands in Las Vegas Rocks! Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 — The Battle of the Strands (BattleOfTheStrands.com) competition and masquerade ball was held at the Spanish Mansion, a
October 25, 2011
Salute – 4th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Last evening was the 4th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to benefit the Nevada Diabetes Association. We enjoyed gourmet foods & fine wines and participated in an exciting silent
October 22, 2011
Beaujolais Video
View my art in process from my photoshoot with the beautiful Jessi June through the creation of the completed painting. View “Beaujolais” painting – 53-1/2” x 35-1/2″
October 18, 2011
Second Annual Italian Car Show 2011
Lamborghini, Ferrari and great Italian food. A great day of relaxing and fun with the Las Vegas exotic car crowd… Everyone knows I love cars – especially exotic high-performance super
October 11, 2011