~ John Cosby ~
“Thinking back to when I painted "Pier Pleasure" I had lived a block from the Newport Pier and the Dory fleet which gave me endless material and routine trips for fish or beach walks. Intending to paint the Dory fleet for the LPAPA Invitational, I was instead drawn to this fleeting scene of a pier, bicycle and a beachgoer; that kind of unexpected moment is why I paint outdoors. I also spend much time on
California's central coast, where unspoiled land and light yield discoveries like "California Ranch" on the best days. The large tracts of land that still exist in this part of California keep me hunting for this type of inspiration.” At an early age Cosby began to draw and paint and was lucky enough to have been inspired by a grandmother who was an oil painter. Cosby travels extensively painting what he sees and feels. Bold use of color and an energetic brush stroke, combined with the truth of the place is what you will see and feel when viewing one of his paintings. As one of LPAPA’s Founders, John Cosby’s Legacy will leave a lasting impression, just like his award winning paintings.
2009 Invitational Best In Show ~ “Pier Pleasure”
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