Dogs On The Brain

Dog With Ideas    8" x 10" 

acrylic on board

Mr. Brown Dog    20" x 24"

 acrylic on board

Dog  8" x 10"

acrylic on board

New work delivered to Penland Gallery.

Journal Pages

My journal is about images rather than words. I try to put something down on the page each day I come to the studio- that's the goal anyway, but I'm forgiving if a few days go by without an entry. Journaling, for me, is an exercise in openness to what comes without agenda, expectations or editing. The usual suspects on my studio table- paper scraps, gouache, pencil and glue stick are the materials utilized. I can see the direct relationship between the images in my journal and finished work in the studio. The journals contain the seeds of my work and have become a personal history, a graphic memoir that explains who I am in a way words never could.

Paper Mache Birds for Penland

I'm taking these birds up to Penland Gallery next week along with a couple of dog paintings. The birds are made from paper mache with old scrap bead board bases and wooden wheels.

last week

Taupe Gallery

Between other projects I painted these dogs for Taupe Gallery in North Wilkesboro. Jim and Steve who own Taupe are a hoot besides being great salesmen. I'm pleased to be in their eclectic gallery. It's worth a trip!

Valentines All Around!

Friday, Feb 3rd, come spend a day making unique paper Valentines for friends and family while also giving to those in need. I will donate my teaching time, BookWorks will offer the class for a vastly discounted rate and all the proceeds from the class will be donated to Empty Bowls, a NC based organization helping to end hunger everywhere. It’s Valentines All Around!

This workshop is appropriate for all ages/levels, including children over 8 as long as they are accompanied by an adult. BookWorks will supply a variety of envelopes for your handmade valentines.

Here's the link to sign up or get more info- Valentines All Around

Waking Up With Van Gogh

Asheville artist Moni Hill has spent the last year and a half organizing a show for the Hickory Museum of Art. She asked more than 70 Western North Carolina artist to create one piece based on their reaction to Van Gogh's Bedroom In Arles.

After painting all those dogs for the Dog Show at Blue Spiral I still had dogs on the brain. That and memories of my visit last May to see the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. There I was completely awed by Van Gogh's Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin. His use of color and pattern left a lasting impression. So here you have Cogswell's Life Goes On.