ARTIST INFORMATION

NAME: Brian Cook

OVERVIEW: This sparky, blue eyed, vivacious Australia (born Yorkshire, England, 1932) is passionately committed to his drawing and painting and has been since he could hold a pencil. Greatly influenced by renowned artists Turner and Constable, Brian says "I felt the scales fall from my eyes as soon as I arrived in Australia and saw the wonderful works of Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and Frederie McCubbin".

PROFILE: Being a typical boy, and a bit of a larrikin, he skipped school one day. At the tender age of 7 years, in Barnsley, in Yorkshire, he wandered past St Barnabus Church and was intrigued to see students (final year art school students about to sit their practical drawing exams) lined up in the streets with folios. Following them into the church, he was left speechless by the magnificance of their sketches of the interior of this wonderful building. In the development of his art this experience played a major influence.

Our Brisbane and Gold Coast are presently featuring Brian's soft impressionistic style landscapes. "Come and be delighted by these wonderful works." Antony Watling

RECENT ARTWORK BY BRIAN COOK (click on an image to view a larger image and information)

A Valley Below by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Afternoon Calm by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Afternoon Tranquility by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Ankle Deep by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)
Autumn Sea by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Beach by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Below the Escarpment by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Between Here & There by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)
Breezy Afternoon by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Bush Walk by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	By the Light of the Moon by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Calmer Weather by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)
Cows Grazing by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Day in the Hinterland by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Eroded Water Hole by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Gentle Falls I by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)
Gentle Falls II by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Happiness is a Hereford by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Having a Chat by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)	Headland Resting Place by Brian Cook (Oil on Board)