Granite and Minerals
Some colours and texture from the mineralisation in this granite. Seams of quartz under pressure and granite extrusions. Good Cornish...
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DAN R COOK'S MEDIA FEED
painting and drawing abstractions
Dan R Cook
Jun 2, 20231 min read
A Well of Dark and Vibrant
There are more layers to go on here but, nice to pause and enjoy the deep well of inky darkness. #oilpainting #comtemporaryart #ukart...
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Dan R Cook
May 21, 20231 min read
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
May 14, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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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