The Art of Robert John Cook

ROBERT JOHN COOK
http://www.robertjohncook.wordpress.com/

Mayflower Studio
PO Box 2518
Hyannis, MA 02601

MayflowerStudio@aol.com
508.367.5571

www.MayflowerStudio.wordpress.com


ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Robert John Cook graduated at the top of his class from a local community college in 1978 with an Associate of Arts, and later the University of New Orleans. His deep passion since childhood for the visual arts led Robert to study painting and sculpture of renowned artist Michael Andryc at Andryc’s studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1981, 1994, and 2000. Robert continued his studies in painting through the influence of Larry Horowitz, and the sculpture of Harry Holl at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. It was through studying these two masters Robert learned how to listen to his own voice and enjoy his own very unique style.

Robert John Cook has been honored with juried shows, and juried membership into premier guilds. He currently serves, or has served, on the Board Of Directors of the Cape Cod Arts Association, Nauset Painters Guild, Cape Cod Celtic Society, and the Yarmouth Art Guild. He is a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod Museum of Art, and Chairman of the Yarmouth Historical Commission. To enhance the community of artists, Robert founded 'All Artists Cape Cod', hosting open monthly conversati ons on topics of interest to all disciplines of artists on Cape Cod.

A descendant of five Pilgrims, including William Brewster, Robert John Cook captures his amazing art in a sort-after series of unique drawings, paintings, and sculpture that meaningful traverse his ancestral heritage. Respective of his forefather Pilgrims, Robert draws with pen & ink, paints with a palette knife, and uniquely captures sculpture in clay, bronze, wood, and found objects. Always imaginative, Robert John Cook began his art during childhood and has remained a serious artist ever since. Robert works daily at his Mayflower Studio located in downtown Hyannis.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT
"All of my work is original and inspired by my imagination. I am in love with the opportunity to create, to make something from nothing. The thrill of creative accomplishment consumes me, whether it's my art, music, or writing. To create has been my life-long passion, I believe to enjoy leaving our mark is the most important aspect of life -- this purpose drives me to draw my pen & inks, paint with my palette knife, and bury my fingers deep into my sculpture. And there is no better place to enjoy this level of excitement than Cape Cod. I am energized to create in the same area that my Pilgrim forefathers did."

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS & SHOWS
· Cape Cod Art Association
· Cape Cod Museum Of Art
· Nauset Painters Guild
· Yarmouth Art Guild
· Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
· All Cape Cod Perspectus Exhibit
· Cape Cod Cultural Center Exhibit

IN THE RECENT NEWS
- Cape Week Magazine, "Robert John Cook Art Display" -- May, 2008
- Cape Cod Times, "Robert John Cook Art" -- May 25, 2008
- Barnstable Patriot, "Waterfront Shanties Earn Their Keep" -- May 30, 2008

CLASSES
- July 23, Hyannis: Guyer Barn , Corner of South Street and Pearl Street, 508.367.5571. Teaching "Oil Painting with a Palette Knife", 9:00-12:00
- July23, Hyannis: Guyer Barn , Corner of South Street and Pearl Street, 508.367.5571. Teaching "Scrimshaw", 1:30-4:30

VENUES
- The DHC Gallery, Hyannis; Sculpture
- Cafe Redesign, Hyannis; Oil Paintings
- Harbor Your Arts Shanty; Oil Paintigs & Drawings

SHOW LISTINGS
JUNE
11 -13, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
16 - 17, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
17, Centerville: Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod, "All Artists Cape Cod", 6:00-7:30
18 - 21, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
22, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00
23 -24, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
25 - 27, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
28, Dennis: Bass River Park (Rt 28 Bridge), Saturday, 28, 11:00 - 4:00
30, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571

JULY
1, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
1, Centerville: Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod, "All Artists Cape Cod", 6:00-7:30
2 - 3, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
3, Hyannis: Art Walk, Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 5:00 - 8:00
4 - 5, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
6, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank
7, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
8, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
9 - 10, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
11, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
12, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
13, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00
14, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
15, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
16, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
17 - 18, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
20, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00
21, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
22, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
23, Hyannis: Guyer Barn , Corner of South Street and Pearl Street, 508.367.5571. Teaching "Oil Painting with a Palette Knife", 9:00-12:00
23, Hyannis: Guyer Barn , Corner of South Street and Pearl Street, 508.367.5571. Teaching "Scrimshaw", 1:30-4:30
Wednesday, 23, 9:00-12:00
24 - 27, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
28, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
29, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
30, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
31, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00

AUGUST
1, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
3, Hyannis: The Garden Party, 50 Pearl Street, 11:00- 9:00
4, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
5, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
5, Centerville: Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod, "All Artists Cape Cod", 6:00-7:30
6 - 9, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
10, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00
11, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
12, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
13 - 16, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
17, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00
18, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
19, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
20, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
21 24, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
25, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
26, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
27, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
28 - 30, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
31, Yarmouth Port: Yarmouth Art Guild, Route 6A, on the Lawn near Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, 10:00 - 5:00

SEPTEMBER
1, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
2, Orleans: Nauset Painters Guild, Colony Way Park, Depot Square, across from Chocolate Sparrow, 9:00-5:00
2, Centerville: Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod, "All Artists Cape Cod", 6:00-7:30
3, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
4, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-5:00
4, Hyannis: Art Walk, Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 5:00 - 8:00
5 - 7, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
8 - 10, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
11 - 12, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
15 - 16, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
17 - 19, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00
22 - 23, Hyannis: Mayflower Studio Gallery Exhibit, 50 Pearl Street, 508.367.5571
24 - 26, Hyannis: Artist' Shanties, Ocean St. Ferry Launch, 11:00-7:00