Project Description
Grace Cooper
Creativity and a love for art and nature have been passed along in Grace’s family for generations. Her desire to be an artist took hold early on, and with the encouragement of her parents, the journey began while taking classes at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, Connecticut. Grace then continued her studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York City where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Before dedicating herself to painting full time, she was a textile designer for printed fabric in both the apparel and home furnishing industries. Grace has been exhibiting her work in galleries and shows since her days at Silvermine, and her paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. Living in New London, New Hampshire, she is represented by Go Native Gallery in Concord, New Hampshire, and Casco Bay Artisans in Portland, Maine.
Inspired by what lies beneath the obvious, my paintings touch on the subliminal. It’s not the details that are highlighted, but the underlying moods and emotions. Painting in my studio, I use sketches and photos primarily as a starting point, relying more on intuition and memory for the process. By layering thin glazes of color onto the canvas or panel, the work is given a soft, diffused and ethereal quality. I’m drawn toward the abstract and minimal aspects of the landscape, which for me evoke a sense of peace and serenity, something I feel we all yearn for at times.
Available Work
Paintings on Marble
This series of work is a tribute to my dad. He was a collector of rocks and minerals since he was a child, and over time a passion for stone sculpting also took hold. He created many beautiful pieces over the years, some of which are my most prized possessions. Not long before he passed we collaborated on a piece, a column with carved patterns on three sides and a painting of a favorite pine tree on the face. I loved painting on the marble surface and the translucent effects I could achieve. And now, a few years after his passing, I’m inspired to continue. It’s one way I stay connected to him.
Grace Cooper ‘Beyond the Trees’ Oil and Cold Wax on Ming Green Marble 12”x24” $4200
Grace Cooper ‘Passing Through’ Oil and Cold Wax on Ming Green Marble 12”x24” $4200
Grace Cooper ‘Autumn Sunset’ Oil & Cold Wax on Thassos Marble 6”x12” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Warmer Days’ Oil & Cold Wax on Thassos Marble 12”x6” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Winter Glow’ Oil & Cold Wax on Thassos Marble 12”x6” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Lingering Clouds’ Oil & Cold Wax on Carrara Marble 6″x6″ $690
Grace Cooper ‘Peace of Sky 5’ Oil & Cold Wax on Carrara Marble 6″x6″ $690
Grace Cooper ‘Edge of Light’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 6”x12” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Light After the Storm,’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 6”x12” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Golden Reflections’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 6”x12” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Sky Drifters’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 12”x6” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Meditation’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 12”x6” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Still Water’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 12”x6” $1400
Grace Cooper ‘Peace of Sky 2’ Oil and Cold Wax on Marble 6″x6″ $750
Grace Cooper ‘Peace of Sky 4’ Oil and Cold Wax on Marble 6″x6″ $750
Past Work
Grace Cooper ‘Autumn’s Ember’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 6”x12”SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Emerald Glow’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 6”x12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Shades of Gray’ Oil & Cold Wax on Marble 12”x6” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Ice Out’ Oil on Panel 14” x 12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Silver Light’ Oil on Panel 24” x 12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Hazy Day’ Oil on Canvas 11.5”x11.5” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Springtime’ Oil on Panel 12” x 14” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Beach Path’ Oil on Panel 12”x12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Quiet Time’ Oil on Canvas 24”x12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Morning Calm’ Oil on Panel 8”x10” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Twilight’ Oil on Panel 11.25” x 9.5” (Framed) SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Light Through the Pass’ Oil on Panel 12.5”x15.5” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Ebbing Tide’ Oil on Panel 12.5”x15.5” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Sunlit’ Oil on Canvas 10”x30” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Summer Pines’ Oil on Panel 9”x12” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Azure’ Oil on Panel 18.5”x12.5” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Brilliant Blues’ Oil on Canvas 12”x24” SOLD
Grace Cooper “After the Rain” Oil on Panel 6″x6″ SOLD
Grace Cooper “Little Lake” Oil on Panel 6×6″ SOLD
Grace Cooper “Island” Oil on Panel 5″x5″ SOLD
Grace Cooper “Like Glass” Oil on Panel 5″x5″ SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Summer Blooms’ Oil on Panel 9.5”x9.5” SOLD
Grace Cooper ‘Fading Light (Pemaquid)‘ Oil on Canvas 13”x10” SOLD
