Monday, 01 October 2012 16:18

Grand Canyon Celebration

Written by  Steve Doherty
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John D. Cogan painting in Grand Canyon National Park John D. Cogan painting in Grand Canyon National Park
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“I had a good week during the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art,” reports New Mexico artist John D. Cogan. “I won the Jack Dudley Memorial Fund Purchase Award, so my studio painting, ‘Out of the Depths,’ will hang permanently in the Grand Canyon Collection.” Find out about the other awards given during the event (September 8-14, 2012).

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“Out of the Depths,” by John D. Cogan, 2012, acrylic, 52 x 21 in.

John D. Cogan knows more about painting the effects of weather on the landscape than most artists: He earned a Ph.D. in experimental physics before becoming a full-time artist. This was his fourth time participating in the event sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association, the National Park Service organization that raises funds to benefit the Grand Canyon National Park. “I completed 19 acrylic paintings,” he says, “including the quick draw painting and a demonstration piece.” For more information, visit www.johncogan.com.

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Bill Cramer, winner of the Artists’ Choice award

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Williamson Tapia with his award certificate

The other award winners for this year’s event were Bill Cramer (Artists’ Choice award) and Williamson Tapia (People’s Choice award). For more information, visit www.grandcanyon.org.

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Steve Doherty

Steve Doherty

Plein air painter, fine art lover, author, and collector.

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