New Painting
(click image to enlarge)
Exposed
36" x 18", oil on canvas
Available for purchase by contacting Quent Cordair Fine Art.
I'm fascinated by the differences between Islam's view of women and the West's.
Paintings Archives
June 2, 2007
June 4, 2007
Skull Study
EVERGREEN
10" x 7" watercolor
available for purchase: $175
(send inquiries to johncee10[at]hotmail.com)
UPDATE: SOLD, JUNE 10th
Going through my watercolor folder and found this. Did this a while back after visiting a friend's place in Colorado. There's a kind of a Wyeth-meets-O'keefe thing happening.
June 19, 2007
Small Art
FRAGMENT #1
7" x 5"
oil on masonite board
SOLD
I've done a small collection of figure pieces with a crackled surface. Playing with the concept of "Time vs. Beauty".
June 21, 2007
The Piano Tuner
KURT
12" x 9"
watercolor
(not available for purchase)
I did this for Kurt a few Christmases ago. He'd been featured in the AJC for his work as piano tuner and I decided to turn his photo into a watercolor.
July 18, 2007
Now For Something Completely Different...
This is a 7" x 7" pastel study for a larger oil-on-canvas piece I'm working on. Don't have a title yet...
July 19, 2007
Surburban Cowboys
Did this waaaaaay back in my experimental days. I actually did this 5-foot piece with a turkey baster. It was inspired by Ralph Steadman's whacky illustrations found in his book, "Scar Strangled Banger".
July 22, 2007
New Painting
TABOO
24" x 18" oil on canvas
(NOT AVAILABLE)
Finished this one recently. I was interested in playing with a paradise theme.
July 26, 2007
Watercolor Study
This is a little 9" x 6" work on paper that may turn into a larger canvas piece. No title yet....
August 2, 2007
FORM AND FUNCTION
A little multi-media study juxtaposing the soft organic quality of the figure with the hard edge graphic quality of the wood working tools.
August 12, 2007
Fine Art Corner
THE MARTIAL WAY
24" X 24", oil on masonite board
I was shooting for a visual representation that captured the meaning and vitality of China's exotic ideography.
August 18, 2007
Fine Art Corner
OVER HER SHOULDER
8" x 5", oil on paper
Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity.....
Fine Art Corner
This is a 5" x 5" graphite study I did a while back. Can you name the statue?
August 21, 2007
Fine Art Corner
APPALACHIAN DOOR (watercolor study)
51/2" x 81/2"
August 29, 2007
Fine Art Corner
MALE FIGURE AND ARCHES
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
September 3, 2007
TEMPLE of APOLINOPOLIS
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
September 6, 2007
MALE FIGURE AND COLUMN
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
September 10, 2007
BODY ELECTRIC
10" x 10"
watercolor on paper
September 13, 2007
What December May Bring
6" x 12"
oil on masonite and canvas
September 18, 2007
La Cabana
48" x 24"
oil on canvas
One of my favorite paintings...
September 22, 2007
HIT AND MYTH
24" x24"
oil on masonite
Exploring what "celebrity" means...
September 24, 2007
Santa Rosa (graphite study)
11 1/2" x 8 1/2"
graphite on paper
September 25, 2007
THINKING ALOUD
36" x36"
oil on canvas
A little fun with trompe l'oeil effects...
October 1, 2007
DARK SUN
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
October 4, 2007
Back Study
18" x 24"
charcoal on paper
October 6, 2007
PUSH
9" x 12"
mixed media on canvas board
October 9, 2007
HAVEN
24" x 48"
oil on canvas
October 11, 2007
ONCE BEGUN
24" x 30"
mixed media on canvas
October 16, 2007
WHAT LIES UNDERNEATH
24" x 48"
oil on canvas
Playing with juxtapostions: old art/new art, wall/paper, western aesthetic/eastern aesthetic...
October 18, 2007
AUTUMN AWAITS
30" x 40"
oil on canvas
October 23, 2007
THE PROPHET
8" x 12"
watercolor on masonite
This is another example of my fascination with deteriorated surfaces and trompe l'oeil frescos.
October 24, 2007
COMPOSED MANNEQUIN
24" x 18"
oil on masonite
This was an exercise in treating the manneqin as if it was flesh and blood-more heft and roundness. I think the dramatic lighting helps break down the stiffness that usually accompanies a typical mannequin study.
October 25, 2007
FEMALE STUDY AND MANNEQUIN
18'" x 24"
oil on canvas
This another attempt at putting the little wooden guy in a naturalistic set-up.
October 27, 2007
LIBERATED
24" x 18"
oil on masonite
October 29, 2007
THINGS TO COME
30" x 30"
oil and graphite on canvas
November 1, 2007
FRAGMENT #2
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
November 4, 2007
Figure study
This is a mixed media figure study that I did many years ago for an oil painting. Both the study and the painting are in a private collections.
November 6, 2007
FRAGMENT #3
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
November 8, 2007
FRAGMENT #4
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
November 9, 2007
BEYOND MERE NUMBERS
24" x18"
oil on masonite
November 11, 2007
FRAGMENT #5
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
November 13, 2007
2002, SELF PORTRAIT
20" x20"
oil on canvas
If I were to do more commissioned portraits, I think I'd try to capture more of the sitter's personality - as opposed to just catching a mere likeness.
November 15, 2007
SHORELINE (watercolor study)
8" x 5"
watercolor on paper
November 18, 2007
KEPT SECRETS
38" x 50"
oil on canvas
November 20, 2007
FRAGMENT #6
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
November 21, 2007
EXTRA DRY
5" x 8"
watercolor on paper
November 24, 2007
Promo Piece
This was a promo piece I did a couple of years back...
November 27, 2007
MORNING STRETCH
9" x 6"
graphite on paper
November 29, 2007
PEARS ATOP
24" x 30"
oil on canvas
This one is about my painting process.
November 30, 2007
DESIRE
24" x 12"
oil on canvas
I've decided I'd like to see some of my cartoon work on canvas.
December 3, 2007
Painting Idea
In PhotoShop, I combined an old watercolor landscape I found in my portfolio with a simple figure photo from a book. I think this might be an interesting way to explore painting compositions without getting my fingers dirty,
December 5, 2007
PROMETHEUS: BRINGER OF FIRE
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
This is my take on the legend of Prometheus. The triangle shape is the alchemical symbol for Earth.
December 8, 2007
SUN AND MOON
32" x24"
oil on masonite
That is Re on the right and Thoth in the shadows.
December 11, 2007
GRATITUDE
36" x 26"
oil on canvas
A little something outside my usual "stone wall" pieces...
December 13, 2007
ORCHARD SONG
24" x 36"
oil on canvas
December 14, 2007
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
18" x 14"
oil on canvas board
December 17, 2007
APHRODITE
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
Greek legend has it she emerged from the sea and was married off to Hephaestus, metalsmith to the gods.
The story has a "Julia Roberts Marries Lyle Lovett" vibe....
December 19, 2007
The Idea Takes Hold
Every once in a while, I'll shoot a photo that has the roots of a nice painting. This is my friend Kimberly Jurgen, a local actress. She was gracious enough to sit for me one fine day near Emory University.
December 20, 2007
FRAGMENT #7
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
December 23, 2007
TIME ERODES
24" x24"
oil on canvas
December 29, 2007
BREAKING GROUND
36" x 18"
oil on canvas
January 2, 2008
INTUITION
24" x24"
oil on masonite
January 4, 2008
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
24" x24"
oil on masonite
It says: "High school is closer to the core of the American experience than anything I can think of."
KURT VONNEGUT
January 8, 2008
CLEANSE
36" x 24"
oil on canvas
January 14, 2008
FRAGMENT #8
7" x 5"
oil on masonite
January 15, 2008
VELOCITY
24" x 24"
oil on canvas
January 16, 2008
FORCE
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
January 23, 2008
ONSET
8" x 8"
mixed media on illustration board
January 25, 2008
BRUSH WITH DURER
24" x36"
oil on canvas
January 30, 2008
AWAITING GODIVA
24" x 12"
oil on canvas
This is a piece I finished last week. Part of a larger body of work I've been obsessed with.
February 5, 2008
AFTER RAPHAEL
24" x 12"
oil on canvas
Another trompe l'oeil piece I completed a few weeks ago.
February 12, 2008
BETWEEN POSES
12" x 9"
Watercolor on paper
This is quick little watercolor study I did during a break at a live drawing session in Buckhead.
February 19, 2008
PARLOR TRICK
12" x 24"
oil on canvas
This is a recently finished piece that came about from a conversation I had with a local ink pusher.
February 26, 2008
PERCEPTION
24" x 12"
oil on canvas
A new piece playing with trompe l'oeil effects...
March 3, 2008
EXILE
24" x 12"
oil on canvas
A new piece that reflects my fascination with the Eden legend.
March 8, 2008
SHADOWPLAYER
36" x 18"
oil on canvas
The last piece of my new body of work.
March 10, 2008
Watercolor Study
THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS
9 1/2" x 4 1/4"
watercolor on paper
This my next large canvas, I believe.
March 11, 2008
Another Watercolor Study
VISITOR STATUS
4 1/2" x 9"
watercolor on paper
Kinda riding a wave of creative energy right now. I'd like to get this composition to a large oil canvas very soon. I certainly like the immigrant's vibe and the effect his eyes have on the viewer.
March 14, 2008
DARWINIAN (detail portion)
24" x24"
oil on masonite
This is a small portion of a trompe l'oeil piece. It's a good example of the amount of detail I put in these things.
March 15, 2008
"O" IS FOR...
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
That is actual hardware attaching the head study to the support. The main surface is a mixture of sand and gesso.
March 16, 2008
LINEAGE
10" x 8"
mixed media on masonite
Another composition with similar texture elements of ""O" IS FOR..."
March 20, 2008
VENUS RISING
14" x 10"
inkwash on paper
March 21, 2008
AMONG THE PYRAMIDS
8" x 10"
oil on masonite
March 26, 2008
PANDORA'S DILEMMA
40" x 30"
oil on canvas
March 27, 2008
COASTAL WATERS
7 3/4" x 7"
Inkwash and graphite on watercolor paper
March 31, 2008
C IS FOR...
8" x 10"
mixed media on masonite
April 4, 2008
A CERTAIN DARK CURVE
10" x8"
sepia wash on loose canvas
April 5, 2008
QUAYSIDE
9 1/2" x 5"
inkwash on watercolor paper
One of the little landscapes I've been goofing around with. I'm particularly interested in trying to capture an Eastern Asian sensibility.
April 8, 2008
COLOSSI AT THEBES
8" x 10"
oil on masonite
April 12, 2008
SENTINEL
8 1/2" x5 1/2"
watercolor on paper
A little fun with the Chrysler Building.
April 14, 2008
DARK SUN II
10" x 8"
oil on masonite
April 20, 2008
TIGHTROPERS SERIES: WAITING ATOP
8" x 5"
watercolor on paper
I was fascinated with the idea of an isolated culture of ropewalkers who waver between earth and sky their whole lives.
April 29, 2008
THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS
36" x18"
oil on canvas
This is the finished version of the watercolor study I posted March, 10, 2008.
April 30, 2008
GRACELAND
11" x 7.5"
oil on paper
May 8, 2008
HOMELAND
14" x 10"
inkwash on paper
May 9, 2008
KIMBERLY
6" x 8"
inkwash and graphite on paper
This is an informal portrait of my friend in the North Georgia mountains. She thought it looked angry. I think it's introspective.
May 10, 2008
MORNING AIR
9" x 5 1/2"
inkwash on paper
May 13, 2008
EX CATHEDRA
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
May 21, 2008
ROLLING STOCK
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
May 27, 2008
RESERVOIR
7" x 4"
watercolor on paper
June 4, 2008
TERPSICHORE
48" x 24"
oil on canvas
Terpsichore is the Greek muse of dance.
June 13, 2008
JUNE BUG
8" x 3.5"
watercolor on paper
Went out to a nearby lake this weekend....
June 19, 2008
A WAY THROUGH
40" x 30"
oil on canvas
June 25, 2008
SHELTER
10" x 6"
watercolor on paper
July 1, 2008
WIND CHILL
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
July 3, 2008
UPON THE HEATHER
7" x 4"
watercolor on paper
July 4, 2008
AMERICAN PSYCHE
16" x 16"
oil on masonite
July 13, 2008
RESTING A SPELL
5" x 8"
watercolor on paper
July 16, 2008
EVANGELINE
10" x 14"
mixed media on corrugated board
July 24, 2008
FISHER
10" x 7"
watercolor on paper
August 5, 2008
CLEAR SKIES
24" x 24"
multimedia on masonite board
August 9, 2008
OLD COUNTRY
36" x 24"
oil on canvas
August 12, 2008
RITUAL
10" x 7"
multimedia on masonite
August 14, 2008
OUT OF THE WIND
40" x 30"
oil on canvas
Sold this piece to a good friend of mine a few years ago....
August 18, 2008
ORCHARD PICKER
24" x 36"
oil on canvas
August 21, 2008
SOLARIS SERIES (I, II, III)
(each one)
10" x 11"
graphite on watercolor paper
A small group of female studies that I thought looked cool seen together.
August 23, 2008
TRUE TALES
10.5" x 6.5"
mixed media on watercolor paper
August 25, 2008
RIDGELINE
14" x 10"
inkwash on watercolor paper
August 28, 2008
40 ACRES
8" x 5"
watercolor on paper
August 30, 2008
AUCTION!
JUMPER by John Cox
36" x 48"
oil on canvas
Any equiphiles out there? I thought it might fun to offer this as an auction with bidding starting at a $350.
CONDITIONS:
* I will accept bids at $50 increments or more.
* I will accept the highest bid up until 2am,Thurs. Sept 4th.
* Place all bids here at the "comment" thread.
* If winning bid renegs, second highest bidder has option to buy.
* For those who like to lay in the weeds until the last second, the official time is determined by MY time clock on my site. Please, let's not quibble about questionable time differences. This IS NOT an exact science.
* I will e-mail the winner and double-check the bid and then announce the winner here.
* Postage and handling cost will be split with artist.
Have fun, y'all!
September 4, 2008
RURAL GEORGIA
5" x 8.75"
inkwash on watercolor paper
September 8, 2008
ASSETS
6" x 6"
mixed media
September 10, 2008
DARWINIAN JOURNEY
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
September 11, 2008
MORNING IN AMERICA
48" x 60"
oil on canvas
I wanted to acknowledge today's 7th anniversary by posting this painting I did in February, 2002. It's a large painting with two important details you may not see well. First, there is a smudge of smoke on the horizon representing the World Trade Center. Second, the figure in the foreground is a U.S. soldier in deep shadow and you may not make out the equipment on his back. I chose the Oklahoma prairie as the setting.
I sold this painting to architect Fred Hackl and it was the beginning of many commissions he had me paint for his house in Michigan.
I was devastated by the attack and it took me awhile to attempt a painting that captured the sadness and pride I felt that lonely day in September, 2001.
September 16, 2008
INNER LIFE
8" x 8"
pastel on board
September 20, 2008
TALENT SHOWS
30" x 36"
oil on canvas
This is a bit of commentary on minimalist art. It may be a bit hard to make out (image is so small) but that is a piece of red yarn taped to a wall with a matted frame hung in front of it. I enjoyed using highly representational painting techniques to reveal a soulless piece of work.
September 23, 2008
PERSONAL ORBIT
16" x 20"
oil on canvas
September 25, 2008
CELEBRITY
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
DETAIL ALERT: The lower image is a close-up of a man looking through binoculars.
October 1, 2008
What If....
LYCEUM by John Cox
oil on canvas
This is what it might look like if you enlarged one of my "crumbling wall" pieces and stuck it in a nice gallery.
October 6, 2008
STANDING BY
8" x 5"
watercolor on paper
October 14, 2008
TAINTED MEMORY
24" x24"
oil on masonite
October 26, 2008
SEAWARD
24" x 24"
oil on canvas
October 29, 2008
BEACH MYSTERY
48" x 30"
oil on canvas
October 31, 2008
SILVER ANKH
48" x 30"
oil on canvas
November 4, 2008
POST-ELECTION
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
November 8, 2008
BOOK OF DAYS
40" x 30"
oil on canvas
November 13, 2008
THE KEEPSAKE
24"x 24"
oil on masonite
November 17, 2008
SUNDAY MORNING
24" x 20"
oil on canvas
December 1, 2008
SCHOOL MARM
8" x 8"
mixed media on illustration board
December 3, 2008
EAST/WEST
12" x 8"
acrylic on board
Recently screened "Pollock" with Ed Harris as Jackson Pollock. Very inspiring in the sense that the bio-pic explores what every fine artist must decide: Why I am I doing this and how can I sustain the meaning.
I highly recommend the movie for its lust for creative freedom and the courage it takes to pull it off.
This, of course, is NOT my genre of work, but I must admit it's very entertaining to
dabble.
December 5, 2008
ONCE UPON A TIME
40" x 30"
oil on canvas
December 6, 2008
BATHED IN WHITE
9" x 7"
watercolor on paper
December 8, 2008
SLOW RETURN
24" x 24"
oil on masonite
December 17, 2008
TIMEPIECE
48" x 30"
oil on canvas
I painted this as a companion piece to "Silver Ankh" (posted Ocober 31, '08).
Office Art
A little experiment. I took a small pastel landscape (11" x 6") I found in my sketchbook and photoshopped into a benign office setting. Once the scale is expanded to fit on the wall, the "small" piece has a depth and weight to it that surprised me.
I think taking some of my smaller pieces and blowing them up ten times (or so) might be a fun way to develop a new body of work.
December 19, 2008
WayBack Machine
TAXI
40" x36"
acrylic on canvas
I did this piece twenty-one years ago.. Allen Forkum bought it but I can't remember why. It probably matched his floor or something.
January 3, 2009
TO RECEIVE
48" x 24"
oil on canvas
This is the second finished painting that has come out of my new art space in Decatur. It's kind of a companion piece to "Transforming".
I've got a third and fourth waiting for finishing touches. I'm in the painting studio about three to fours a day and my production rate is something I haven't experienced since my first studio space I had in the 90's. Feels like I'm in a zone.....
January 7, 2009
EQUINOX
24" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is the third piece in a body of work I'm producing. More to come....
January 11, 2009
EQUILIBRIUM
24" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is the fourth painting I've finished since working in my "new" studio. This one has a detailed "tiled" surface that is lost at this tiny scale.
January 16, 2009
Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009)
This is a page from "Working at Olsons: Watercolor and Drawings by Andrew Wyeth". I purchased the book at Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, when I visited his museum in 1998.
I've cherished his watercolors and egg temperas ever since I can remember. To this day, I'm inspired by his work ethic, his dignity and his focus on timeless themes. Godspeed, Mr Wyeth.
"To be interested soley in technique would be very superficial to me. If I have an emotion, before I die, that's deeper than any emotion than I've ever had, then I will paint a more powerful picture that will have nothing to do with just technique, but will go beyond it."
Andrew Wyeth
January 18, 2009
In a living room..
This is what "Crossing Over" might look like in a tasteful living room.
CROSSING OVER
48" x 36"
oil on canvas
This is the fifth piece from my new body of work.
January 26, 2009
Announcing....
This is the announcement I'll be printing up to put in some of local watering holes here in Decatur. We'll see what happens....
So far, I've finished eight pieces and expect to do about four more. I'm confident that the show will catch a lot of people by surprise.
January 29, 2009
BEYOND BOUNDS
48" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is a recently finished piece for my upcoming March 7th show.
February 3, 2009
TERRA MECHANICA I, II
(each piece)
24" X 48"
oil on canvas
Two new paintings that will be included in the March 7 show.
February 6, 2009
ALL THAT LIVES: COMPASSION
16" x 16"
oil and graphite on wood panel
This piece is one of four in a series called "All That Lives" that will be featured in the March 7th show. The chinese character means "compassion".
WARNING: Trompe l'oeuil effects have been used in the production of this series. PLEASE, NO TOUCHY.
February 11, 2009
GARDEN WALL
10" x 10"
watercolor on paper
February 15, 2009
BEAUTY MARK
4,5" x 8"
mixed media on board
February 28, 2009
THE LUTE
10" x 7"
mixed media on paper
March 7, 2009
VENUS RISING (a re-visit)
11" x 9"
inkwash on paper
This has been up before. I still like the quite nature of this piece and thought it would make a nice reminder of the kind of large paintings I still want to do.
SPECIAL NOTE: Tonight's my "Angel and Machinations" opening. I'll get some snaps from the show and share them in a day or two. Should be interesting.
March 8, 2009
A gorgeous night in Decatur
Last night at Sylvia Cross' SYCAMORE PLACE GALLERY here in Decatur, I had the pleasure to show fourteen paintings to friends and patrons. It came off beautifully. While the guests enjoyed wine and Greg Connor's splendid acoustic performance, they took in my work and were very generous with they comments.
And the kicker? I sold "Transformation", "Receiving" and "Terra Mechanica II".
Thanks to all my friends who did me the honor of attending and a special shout out to Brandon Longley, the fine eye behind the camera.
And a fat, sloppy thanks to Sylvia who is the heart and soul of an invigorating showplace and is incredibly inspiring to those who know and love her. Her insightful encouragement is a gift.
March 19, 2009
ALL THAT LIVES
This group is featured in my "Angels and Machinations" show that is running until March 28 at 120 Sycamore Place Gallery here in Decatur, GA.
Each separate panel is 16" x 16" which uses a Chinese character as a basis for the trompe l'oeil tape and paper images. Each panel is oil on wood.
(Upper Left): ALL THAT LIVES: VIGOR
(Upper Right): ALL THAT LIVES: BEAUTY
(Lower Left): ALL THAT LIVES: HAPPINESS
(Lower Right): ALL THAT LIVES: COMPASSION
NOTE: Each panel sells for $250.
March 23, 2009
OF CONSEQUENCE
24" x 36"
oil on canvas
This painting is in my "Angels and Machinations" show at 120 Sycamore Place Gallery in Decatur, Georgia.
March 29, 2009
Watercolor Study
Messing around with this little 11" x 4".
April 1, 2009
HOUR OF THE RAVEN
48" x 24"
oil on canvas
This is part of a new body of work I have going at my studio. I've been trying to recall my southern roots and painting what I consider to be my version of Southern Gothic. I'd like the artwork to be mysterious and dream-like with just a hint of eery. Yet, I'd like to keep them beautiful...somehow.
April 7, 2009
SOUTHERNESS
24" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is a recently finished piece that's part of my new body of paintings focusing on memories of my youth.
April 15, 2009
'57 El Dorado
48" x 12"
oil on canvas
This is a recently finished painting I did that's part of my "Southern Gothic" theme.
UPDATE, APRIL 17: This painting is available for purchase. Please contact me at my e-mail address for any offers.
April 20, 2009
RIDER
watercolor on paper
8" x 5"
If there is anyone out there who'd like to commission this piece as a large oil on canvas, please e-mail me and let me know. This would this would be a fun piece to blow up real good.
April 23, 2009
WINTER PARK
10" x 14"
graphite and watercolor on paper
April 29, 2009
BEEN AROUND
36" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is the newest addition to my recent body of work about my Southern heritage.
May 1, 2009
OPEN SEASON
24" x 24"
oil on canvas
May 9, 2009
KNOCK OFF
48" x 48"
oil on canvas
This is a piece I completed recently for my new body of work.
July 9, 2009
'49 Ford Afield
48" x 48"
oil on canvas
$750
This is my most recent painting that's part of the "Southern Gothic" theme I've been working on.
July 11, 2009
Just Looking
48" x 36"
oil on canvas
$625
A recent addition to my new body of work.
July 21, 2009
A painting in mind....
9" x 5"
graphite on paper
I came across this little graphite study as I went through a few boxes of older drawings. I think this could be a fun oil on canvas if I do it large, maybe 72" x 40". Really says "summer" to me.
August 29, 2009
RIVERSIDE
72" x 18"
oil on canvas
$900
This is recently finished painting that's part of a Southern gothic theme I've been developing for my October 3rd show at Sylvia's 120 Sycamore Place Gallery. I'm titling the show "The Southerness".
I have mentioned on my other painting posts that I've been working on a body of work that focuses on my memories growing up in the South. I'm twelve finished pieces into this endeavor and I think it has been a wonderful way to explore the enigmatic nature of this region.
August 30, 2009
TRESTLE
36" x 24"
oil on canvas
$425
Another painting I'll be exhibiting in my Oct 3rd show, "The Southerness".
NOTE: You may recognize this piece from a little graphite study I posted July 21, '09.
September 2, 2009
THE SENTINEL
54" x 33"
oil on canvas
This a commissioned piece based on a study I posted April 12, 2008. I get a lot of satisfaction seeing that little watercolor study become a full-blown oil painting.
Thank you, Mr. Dumont.
September 8, 2009
Just Letting You Know...
This is the small poster that's going up around Decatur announcing my up-coming show. Hope to see lots of my good friends there.
October 4, 2009
Images From Oct 3rd Show (The Southerness)
The next few images are from this Saturday's show at Sylvia Cross's 120 Sycamore Place Gallery in Decatur, Ga.
The music by Smoke was fabulous and the turn out was very nice. Thanks to all y'all who came out to catch my new work. And, or course, a special shout-out to Sylvia who put on a helluva show.
January 5, 2010
And the solution
I combined the three portraits as if they were individual pieces taped to a rustic stone wall. I got a chance to play with trompe l'oeil effects and show my painting stages- sketching, black and white oil study then full color oil study. These technical stages also mimic the developmental stages of a person, too.
36" x 36"
oil on canvas
Special thanks goes out to Mr. Dumont who commissioned the piece and entrusted
me with the concept of such a peculiar portrait.
An interesting commission
I was commissioned a couple of months ago to do a portrait incorporating three different ages of the same person into ONE painting.
January 21, 2010
SHADOWPLAYER (cropped)
I 'shopped my March 3, 2008 post "Shadowplayer" and found an image from one of my reference books in which I inserted a portion of the painting.
January 22, 2010
IDENTIFY
48" x 36"
oil on canvas
This is the first of a new group of paintings I've finished that are themed around the words that describe my painting process. This body of work is called "Painting Is a Verb".
January 27, 2010
COMMIT
48" x 12"
oil on canvas (two 24" x12" stretched frames joined at center)
This another piece in my new body of work called "Painting is a Verb". These works explore the relationship between words and images using trompe l'oeil techniques.
January 30, 2010
PLAY
48" x 24"
oil and graphite on canvas
Another painting from my new body of work, "Painting Is a Verb".
February 7, 2010
EXIT
30" x 20"
oil on canvas
Another painting for my "Painting Is a Verb" body of new work.
March 12, 2010
Wishful Photoshopping
This is what my recent oil painting,"Identify" (see January 22, 2010 post) , might look like in a classy gallery.
July 10, 2010
Art For The Living Room
I enjoy 'shopping a small watercolor study and blowing it up to fit a large space. It's interesting to me how simply sizing a piece way up reveals an emotional depth the smaller piece (4" x 6") can't approach.
September 5, 2010
Portrait Commission
DAN BARBER
12" x 9"
watercolor
I worked on this all day Saturday. I spent most of my effort on nailing an accurate pencil drawing, then I use many thin layers of watercolor for texture and warmth. I like to go back with pencil to bring it together and add touches of detail.
April 2, 2011
DOCKSIDE (watercolor)
Another smallish watercolor study I found in the attic. Still like this one. Very summery.
May 26, 2011
Illustration Friday: SOAKED
This is a commissioned oil painting I did last summer and I thought it fit this week's theme over at Illustration Friday quite nicely.
December 8, 2011
Sea Cliffs
This is a 9"x7" composition in which 'shopped two graphite drawings I've done recently. I'd like to turn this into a large oil painting at some point.
December 27, 2011
Watercolor Study
February 7, 2012
"Upon Further Reflection"
I've been enjoying doing small watercolor studies of a group of abstract work that might look wonderful done very large in multi-media fashion. A little p-shop, BANG, a large canvas hanging in a modest den.
Boy, what I would do with a roomy studio that could handle six-foot, eight-foot canvases! I still have faith in my attempts at exploring less literal, more poetic themes that fit in a living space.
February 10, 2012
Abstractions: An Exploration
These are small watercolor studies I'd like to turn into much larger canvases (6 to 8 foot range) for a show. I've had a love affair with line and texture in all my work, so I thought it could be liberating to do some studies that zero in on that very thing.
Don't worry, I loves me the figurative work, too.
March 27, 2012
A Moment of Zen
This is a little watercolor study I did recently. I find rendering these slight landscapes very calming.
April 18, 2012
Momentary Zen
This a little 8"x8" watercolor study using a single tone. The misty effects are done with very watery layers.
May 16, 2012
Quiptoons
June 24, 2012
Figure Study
June 25, 2012
Devon, 15
October 17, 2012
Forecast
20" x 20"
watercolor on paper
An effective way to enliven original artwork is preparing a space that exploits its' best features. In this case, my landscape watercolor is rather monochromatic with a touch of red, while the viewing area is rather warm. The contrast is thought-provoking and energizes a room.
September 28, 2013
Canvas Idea
Once I retain some studio space, I'd like to pursue a body of work the explores trompe l'oeil wall surfaces with bold figure studies that reflect the beauty and angst of city streets. This piece is a combination watercolor study (wall) graphite study (figure) that I created in Photoshop. This would make a sweet 6ft x 4ft painting, I think.
October 8, 2013
Deux Crayons: A straight-forward method of sketching
This is a short little lesson in sketching with form and depth. If you can get hold of a HB pencil, a red conte pencil, kneaded eraser, standard pink eraser, a blending stub and some pastels, you can try your hand at this fun, quick technique for dynamic sketches.
Now, with your pastels....
December 16, 2013
Pet Portraiture Commissions
I recently had the chance to do some pet portraiture over the weekend. I discovered I really like the challenge of transforming average photos (the details are crucial) into rich, textured pieces that still have the classic structure and design elements of my other work. I'm pretty thrilled with the prospect of exploring this genre and meeting enthusiastic pet owners. Hope to hear from you. Please contact me about artwork size and prices at john555cox@hotmail.com.
December 19, 2013
Pet Portraiture Commission
Might be a bit late for a Christmas gift this year, but I like to think y'all might consider a mixed media portraiture piece of your own ANY time. Thanks for the warm comments about this new addition to my multi-faceted art career. You can always reach me at my e-mail address, john555cox@hotmail.com if you'd like to discuss how to go about getting that special rendition of the family pet.
December 22, 2013
Recent Pet Portraiture Commission
Note how I had to compensate for the wicked shadow that was around the Great Dane's head in the digital photo above.
December 28, 2013
Recent Pet Portraiture Commission
January 2, 2014
Recent Pet Portraiture Commission
If you'd like a portrait of your dog, cat, iguana, cockatoo or gerbil, please contact me at john555cox@hotmail.com for sizes and prices.
January 24, 2014
Momentary Zen
January 29, 2014
Momentary Zen
RED SCARF
11" x 7"
watercolor on illustration board
In commemoration of a relatively rare snow day here in Atlanta, I did this little watercolor study in my studio today, a huge mug of chia at my elbow and Miles slowly creeping through my headphones.
February 4, 2014
Momentary Zen
February 8, 2014
Momentary Zen
March 2, 2014
Momentary Zen
This is part of my ongoing exploration into expressionistic paintings. I'm very interested in turning these 7"x7" acrylic studies into full blown canvas works that measure 4 ft. x 4ft. Scaling these much, much larger is an important aspect to these works.
March 15, 2014
Momentary Zen
Starting on a possible show featuring my forays into expressionistic work.
March 30, 2014
Momentary Zen (#25)
This is a 7"x7" acrylic on paper study. It's part of a group of large paintings I'll get to when I swing some additional studio space.
April 10, 2014
Adolfo
(based on photo reference)
14" x 9"
Watercolor and graphite on illustration board.
If such a portrait of your beloved pooch would make a classy addition to your art collection, please let me know at john55cox@hotmail.com. I can give you prices based on size requirements. This 14" x 9" piece goes for $110.
May 9, 2014
Pet Portraiture Commission: Harland (9 x 14 watercolor and graphite on illustration board)
If you're interested in having an original portrait of your favorite pet done like this, please contact me at john555cox@hotmail.com for sizes and prices. I can have a finished piece to you in a couple days once I receive the particular photo.
June 21, 2014
Momentary Zen (#23)
November 19, 2014
Pet Portraiture Commissions Now Available
December 15, 2014
Chico
19" x 16"
graphite and watercolor on watercolor board.
$130.00
A recent commission that went well and just in time for the holidays. If you'd like a portrait of your four-legged loved one, please contact me at john555cox@hotmail.com
March 6, 2015
Momentary Zen
MACHINIST DREAM
This is a 7" x7" watercolor study augmented in Photoshop. It's the kind of work that could be turned into a large canvas one day. When I'm not cartooning, I'm busy with this line of exploration.
March 12, 2015
Momentary Zen
June 7, 2015
Momentary Zen
October 19, 2015
Momentary Zen
December 3, 2015
Momentary Zen
12" x 6"
watercolor on paper
(available for purchase: $140.00)
contact the artist at john555cox@hotmail
December 18, 2015
Momentary Zen
12" x 6"
watercolor on paper
contact at john555cox@hotmail.com
January 19, 2016
Momentary Zen (Raven Egg)
6" x 12"
watercolor on paper
March 3, 2016
Momentary Zen (Seasons)
March 10, 2016
Painting Concept
March 31, 2016
Momentary Zen (Walleye)
April 21, 2016
Momentary Zen (Onion)
6" x 12"
watercolor on paper
April 22, 2016
Momentary Zen (Avocado)
April 27, 2016
Momentary Zen (Bonsai)
6" x12"
watercolor on paper
June 26, 2016
Momentary Zen (Northern Pike)
12" x12"
watercolor on paper
June 29, 2016
July 10, 2016
Border Cross
12" x6"
watercolor on paper
August 28, 2016
The Box
12" x6"
Watercolor on paper
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
contact:
john555cox@hotmail.com
September 1, 2016
Momentary Zen (Mango)
6" x 12"
watercolor on paper
(available for purchase)
contact: john555cox@hotmail.com
September 10, 2016
Momentary Zen
September 28, 2016
Momentary Zen (Fig)
12" x 6"
watercolor on paper
Available For Purchase
contact: john555cox@hotmail.com
November 9, 2016
Prairie Home
7" x 7"
charcoal on paper
November 26, 2016
Momentary Zen
January 6, 2017
Momentary Zen (The Sea)
January 19, 2017
Winter Sun
7" x 7"
Watercolor and graphite on paper
Available for Purchase
john555cox@hotmail.com
February 23, 2017
Escape Velocity
36" x 36"
Mixed Media on Canvas
(AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE)
contact : john555cox@hotmail.com
September 1, 2017
REDBONE
7" x 7"
acrylic on paper
September 22, 2017
Momentary Zen (The Louvre)
October 20, 2017
As A Raven May
12 " x 8 1/2"
graphite and watercolor on watercolor paper
Available for $175
Please direct all inquiries to:
john555cox@hotmail.com
December 16, 2017
Daughter Of The Land
8" x 5"
graphite on paper
Available for Purchase: $150
CONTACT john555cox@hotmail.com
March 3, 2018
Momentary Zen (Set Sail)
March 25, 2018
Momentary Zen (Band Width)
May 1, 2018
One Man Show Announcement MAY 10, 2018
May 18, 2018
GATHERING
5" x 7"
graphite on paper
This little drawing was photoshopped into an image of a living room with a large white wall. It's fun way to scale a small piece that might become a much larger canvas work.
June 10, 2018
HUMMING
3 1/2" x 7"
graphite on paper
Fun with taking a drawing from my sketchbook and p-shopping it into a living room image. A delightful way to "scale up" your small artwork.
November 10, 2018
Momentary Zen (DRAWING BOARD)
December 3, 2018
BLITZ
Watercolor and graphite
On paper
This time of year I like it to be known I'm available for commissions.
If you're considering a portrait of your four-legged loved one, please inquire for sizes and prices at john555cox@hotmail.com
January 11, 2019
Momentary Zen (an experiment)
Thought it might be fun to combine a portion of a Modigliani portrait and one of my abstract expression studies. If I explore adding my own figures to to my abstract studies I think there might be some concepts to explore.
January 25, 2019
Painting in Progress (under painting) 20" x 30"
February 8, 2019
Momentary Zen (Untitled)
9 1/2" x 6
ink wash and graphite on watercolor paper
March 18, 2019
Momentary Zen
Just Her Way
11" x 14"
oil and graphite on canvas
Available for purchase
contact: john555cox@hotmail.com
March 23, 2019
Cow Skull Study
11" x 9"
watercolor and graphite on vintage paper
Available For Purchase
Please contact john555cox@hotmail.com
May 25, 2019
CHANGE OF WEATHER
9 1/2 " x 6 "
watercolor on paper
Available for Purchase
Please contact john555cox@hotmail.com for inquiries.
May 26, 2019
8 ft. x 8ft sideawalk chalk painting for Garden Jubilee, Hendersonville
June 22, 2019
AVAILABLE FOR PET PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS
Please contact me at john555cox@hotmail.com for a fine family keepsake of your four-legged buddy. Prices, sizes and media ready for the asking. WOOOF!
July 26, 2019
Double Portrait (watercolor on paper)
Double Portrait (watercolor on paper)
Double Portrait (watercolor on paper)
August 21, 2019
STORM FRONT
5 inch by 7 inch acrylic on paper study p-shopped into lobby space.
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John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.
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