Artist
Barnstable/Yarmouth, Massachusetts Area
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- Artist at Mayflower Studio (Self-employed)
- Education
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- University of New Orleans
- North Shore Community College
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Robert John Cook’s Summary
www.RobertJohnCook.wordpress.com
Mayflower Studio
PO Box 2518
Hyannis, MA 02601
MayflowerStudio@aol.com
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.
Robert John Cook’s Specialties:
“My work is original and inspired by my imagination. I am in love with the opportunity to create. The thrill of creative accomplishment consumes my art, music, and writing. I believe to enjoy leaving our mark is the most important aspect of life -- this purpose drives me to draw, paint, and sculpt. 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."
Robert John Cook’s Experience
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Artist
Mayflower Studio (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Fine Art industry)
July 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
“I am a direct Pilgrim descendant, and have lived in some beautiful places throughout my life, but it is Cape Cod that has taught me to appreciate drawing, painting, and sculpting. As a ”daily artist” I capture that special expression of admiration for Cape Cod in my drawings, paintings, and sculpture. I understand the importance of my art and I strive to learn, grow, and express my voice in my daily sessions. My scope runs from sunsets to sand dunes; from still waters to figure portraits.”
Robert John Cook’s Education
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University of New Orleans
BS , Engineering , 1979 — 1983
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North Shore Community College
AS , Arts , 1976 — 1978
Additional Information
Robert John Cook’s Websites:
Robert John Cook’s Groups:
member Yarmouth Art Guild, on Board of Directors
member Nauset Painters Guild, on Board of Directors
Chairman of the Yarmouth Historical Commission
member of the Arts Foundaon of Cape Cod
member of Cape Cod Musuem of Art
member Cape Cod Arts Association
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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Robert John Cook’s Honors:
· All Cape Cod Perspectus Exhibit (juried entry), Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, MA, May 2007
· Yarmouth Art Guild Exhibit, Cape Cod Cultural Center, South Yarmouth, MA, May 2007
