Unearthed Spoil in the Night
I am working on a number of oil and charcoal pieces currently, rooted in the very localised scars left from Cornwall's industrial past...
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DAN R COOK'S BLOG
painting and drawing abstractions
Dan R Cook
- May 14
- 1 min
Etching Some Rough Marks
Putting the etching tools to use. After showing off the crank on my lovely new easel, the engraving pen/etching file/rotary tool can just...
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Dan R Cook
- May 7
- 1 min
Etching Tools
Working on wood panel gives a good base for some scratching. It's drawing really, just with a sharp or motion activated tip. #oilpainting...
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Dan R Cook
- May 6
- 1 min
Sweeping Willow
These willow sticks are soft and rub in very fine. Good for larger areas like this, the marks can be blended and softened in to the...
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Dan R Cook
- May 2
- 1 min
Blade of Willow Charcoal
A connection is made with the charcoal stick as it evolves its shape and attributes with the work. This thin blade is good for some fine...
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 30
- 1 min
Shell Fragments
Channels and grooves on these shell fragments seem to run into the channels of my palm. It was time well spent with these and the mix of...
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 28
- 1 min
Skyspace
A visit to the 'Skyspace' at Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens. Lucky to have this work by artist James Turrell so close by. Hours can be...
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Processing some Blue
Too late for gloves. Where did the last hour go? #oilpainting #comtemporaryart #ukart #abstract #abstractart #abstractexpressionist...
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Pointing Northwest
Riding out is a good way to sharpen the senses ready to collect and record. I haven't developed as a 'plein air' artist and don't even go...
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 22
- 1 min
A Selfie
This is me. It's early and first job is head to the room and make sure nothing weird has happened during the night. You never know....
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Dan R Cook
- Apr 20
- 1 min
The Room
Here is a picture of a small room in South West Cornwall. It is where I work and I call it my studio. The easels are a give away but I...
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