Picture Perfect Paintings
Picture perfect paintings… or perfect picture paintings. Either way, I’m excited to share that my book project is moving along nicely. We’re in the process of photographing my collection of
October 17, 2013
Posts & Updates
observations and stories of art, love, las vegas, and beyond
‘Tis the Season for Art
I was out earlier and someone wished me a “Season’s Greetings.” It was the first time this year that I’ve heard holiday cheers as we transition into cooler months and
October 6, 2013
My Creative 2012
For many of us, this was a fun-filled and interesting year. Memorable for sure. I know it was for me. That may be why 2012 was (and still is) such
December 19, 2012
Nirvana – New Pearl Painting on Canvas
For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. ~Vincent van Gogh The pearl/phosphor starfield turns on when the lights go
November 30, 2012
Nirvana Art in Process Video
View the painting in process. Just finished today, November 30, 2012. Special thanks to Tim Catching.
November 30, 2012
Hair Nirvana
Black Friday 2012 – enjoying a fantastic day in the studio. Hair is one of my favorite things to paint, and Nirvana is no exception. She has miles of hair
November 23, 2012
It’s All in the Details
Another fantastic day with my newest painting – Nirvana. She’s so close to finished now. All that’s that left is details and hair. Maybe a few days and then I
November 12, 2012
Art Nirvana in the Studio
Enjoying some quality time with my newest painting – Nirvana. Still days from finished. Everything is down to details now.
November 11, 2012
Truth Video
https://vimeo.com/505958631 View my art in process from my photoshoot with the beautiful Liz Ashley through the creation of the completed painting. Completed on May 20th and signed during the solar
July 15, 2012
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
Truth
2012, 60″ x 36″ [152.40 cm x 91.44 cm], root beer colored acrylic pearls on specially-prepared pearlized canvas Completed on May 20th and signed during the solar eclipse, “Truth” is my
June 10, 2012
Truth – New Pearl Painting on Canvas
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty – that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” — John Keats “Truth” by A.D. Cook 2012 Completed on May
May 21, 2012
Premier Video
The “Premier” art video showcases my painting in process from beginning through the creation of the completed painting – featuring the beautiful Jess Robinson. View “Premier” painting – 48″ x
May 2, 2012
Premier – New Pearl Painting on Canvas
Las Vegas is a town of celebration and “Premier” is completely Vegas-inspired… “Premier” © A.D. Cook 2012 Premier is my third figurative painting for 2012, and features the beautiful Jess Robinson
April 28, 2012
Jubilee Video
Watch the creation of Jubilee in process, featuring the beautiful Kimi. View “Jubilee” painting – 36″ x 60″
March 2, 2012