Peggy Cook

Peggy began her formal study of art over 40 years ago when she entered the University of Kansas. She earned a B.F.A. at Wichita State University in 1981. She continues her studies under the tutelage of excellent local artists, and was awarded a scholarship to study under Master Pastelist Ramon Kelley of Denver, Colorado.

ARTIST STATEMENT: "Of all the things that have to be considered in painting, the most intriguing is color. Finding the "color solutions" is how one instructor phrased it. I use this notion as I paint. Some problems I face are: How can I enliven a predominately green landscape? Or, what color would accentuate the color I just painted? Color is very inter-relational; as one color is added to the painting, the dynamics of the paintings can change. It seems there are infinite possibilities for the artist who paints with color. Those possibilities make the process of painting exciting, and each new painting a chance to explore new territory."

	Sunbathed Blooms - (oil on canvas) $400
	Amos - (oil on canvas) $400
	Cone Flowers - ( oil on canvas) $375

 

AWARDS & HONORS:
“Best of Show,” Palette of Roses Art League 2022 art show.
“First Place,” Professional / Still Life division, Palette of Roses Art League 2022 art show.
“Honorable Mention,” Professional / Landscape division, Palette of Roses Art League 2022 art show.
“Honorable Mention,” Professional / Animal division, Palette of Roses Art League 2022 art show.
“Award of Merit,” Heartland Pastel Exhibition
Selected to be in a permanent collection of the Kansas Postcard Series XXI sponsored by the Association of Community Arts Agencies of Kansas