Kevin Cook

"Recent Oil Paintings of the Hudson Valley"

Kevin Cook's landscapes are reminiscent of the Hudson River School artists who have been such an influence on his career. Cook's work is inspired by nineteenth century views on communion with nature. Essentially a realist, he incorporates strong undercurrents of romanticism into his painting, echoing the work of John Constable, Frederic Church and Martin Johnson Heade. His subjects are largely familiar local scenes, but have a magical quality emphasizing the inner peace or spirit of each place. Cook received a BS in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz and shows extensively in the New York area. --from Catskill Guide, February 2005

Here are a few fine examples of Kevin's work: