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SF Fine Art Fair /  by kimcogan



SF Fine Art Fair
Modern & Contemporary Art.

May 21 - May 23, 2010.

Festival Pavilion
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA

Opening Preview, Thursday, May 20th, 2009.

Until now, it has been almost 10 years since San Francisco has had a major fine art fair. If you love art, now is your chance to see 70+ worldwide renowned galleries showcasing their very best selection of artworks at one location.

I will be participating with Hespe Gallery in San Francisco Fine Art Fair. For more information about the paintings, please contact info@hespe.com.

Hespe Gallery

251 Post Street, Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94108
tel: 415.776.5918
email: info@hespe.com
www.hespe.com


Last Chapter
44" X 50"
oil on canvas

Big deal /  by kimcogan

It is a good idea to build and prepare your own surfaces to ensure quality. Any artwork large scale that does not fit through a door/staircase, it's a given you will have to re stretch a canvas. Here is a brief step by step DIY with basically what is involved stretching or re stretching a canvas.













Some essentials.



When stretching a canvas, I start stretching with this triangular pattern. This method stretches the canvas and distributes the tension evenly, firmly and balanced. The same pattern is repeated gradually working around and out to the corners.

After stretching, if there is any slack in the canvas, I will spray the back lightly with a mist of water and let it dry. If this isn't effective and there are big pockets then I might have to re tighten individual secures.

The excess canvas is secured in the back so that the canvas sits flush on a wall and the corners are tucked and folded and secured like wrapping a gift. All is good to go and ready for hanging.



Art Chicago /  by kimcogan



Art Chicago
International Fair of Contemporary and Modern Art.
The Merchandise Mart, April 30 - May 3rd, 2010.

Opening Preview, Thursday, April 29th.

I will be participating with Hespe Gallery in Art Chicago. For more information about the paintings, please contact info@hespe.com.

Hespe Gallery

251 Post Street, Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94108
tel: 415.776.5918
email: info@hespe.com
www.hespe.com

2nd round /  by kimcogan

These are earlier ocean scenes I painted. I put them aside for a while and later reworked areas. They look much better now than before.



Wave no. 6
24" X 36"
oil on wood panel



Kelly's Cove
30" X 42"
oil on canvas



For those of you who are not familiar with this location, this isn't a snow capped mountain but local spot for seagulls and other marine wildlife.

Waves /  by kimcogan



Wave no.7
16" X 20"
oil on canvas

In between shows, I enjoy taking the freedom and time to explore ideas in paintings and turn to the outside for inspiration. Most recently, waves have been my muse. I have been very captivated by the energy of the ocean, free and wild. How can I capture and convey the hypnotic rhythms of the sea through painting?

It has been very challenging and is a very different approach for me to work with fluid shapes that twist and contort after working with structures for so long, which are angular and rigid. Instead of working with quadrilateral canvases, I have been composing on ovals. It opens the doors for new possibilities and makes me rethink what knowledge and approach I have about composition and technique.

This painting is the 7th wave painting I have worked on and am finally getting some desired results, the previous others have been put to rest. I don't know where this search of subject will lead to, but so far the journey has been refreshing, somewhat like having a cold drink on a hot day.

I've added the process of the painting to my website, last section on the menu.

LA Art Show /  by kimcogan



15th Annual Los Angeles Art Show, LA Convention Center, January 20 – 24, 2010.

A few of my paintings will be shown at the LA Art Show with Sue Greenwood Fine Art (Booth G188). For more information about the artworks, please contact info@suegreenwoodfineart.com.

Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.0669
info@suegreenwoodfineart.com
suegreenwoodfineart.com


T.L. Rooftops
24" X 36"
oil on canvas

City and Soul /  by kimcogan

City and Soul, November 5 - 28, 2009

Thank you everyone for coming out and making the show so memorable. I was overwhelmed by the support, and feel very fortunate to participate in the NY art world. It was great to meet new faces and see familiar ones.

The show hangs through the month of November. A brochure is available. For more information about the paintings, please contact info@galleryhenoch.com.







































































Gallery Henoch
555 W 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
tel: 917.305.0003
email: info@galleryhenoch.com
www.galleryhenoch.com

Tues - Sat 10:30 - 6:00

Solo Exhibition /  by kimcogan



City and Soul
November 5 - 28th, 2009

Opening reception: Thursday, November 5th, 6 - 8pm.

Gallery Henoch
555 W 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
tel: 917.305.0003
email: info@galleryhenoch.com
www.galleryhenoch.com

Tues - Sat 10:30 - 6:00


These new paintings explore city scenes: the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, between structured and natural forms, between individuals and their connection to the surroundings.

I explore the idea of place as a source of meaning. The figures in the environments suggest a narrative, but the viewer is allowed to fill in the story. The environments go beyond mere context because, like a portrait, they describe a character, a history, and a purpose.

Let the paintings speak for itself, I hope you will be able to join me at the opening. The show will hang through the month of November.

For more information about the paintings, please contact info@galleryhenoch.com.


Williamsburg at Midnight (detail), 2009
60" X 52"
oil on canvas

Hespe Show /  by kimcogan

Inside Out, September - October, 2009

Many thanks to everyone for coming out and making the show so memorable. The show hangs through the month of September.



























Hespe Gallery

251 Post Street, Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94108
tel: 415.776.5918
email: info@hespe.com
www.hespe.com

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Solo Exhibition /  by kimcogan

Inside Out

September - October, 2009

Opening reception - Sept. 10th, 2009 5:30 - 7:30pm.
Hespe Gallery
251 Post Street, Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94108
tel: 415.776.5918
email: info@hespe.com
www.hespe.com

Map

This group of new paintings convey the relationship between exteriors and interiors, while revealing small intimate moments of everyday life. The paintings examine the city in different instances of light, and attempt to describe the connection between interior spaces and the human figure. For the viewer, there is an underlying questioning: What is happening inside? These paintings offer a possibility.

Let the paintings speak for itself, I hope you will be able to join me at the opening. The show will hang September through October.

For more information about the paintings, please contact info@hespe.com.


5 stories
72" X 54"
oil on canvas



Sanctuary, 2009
36" X 32"
oil on canvas



Sanctuary, 2009
36" X 42"
oil on canvas

Many thanks to those whom replied to the last postings, and especially to those whom I visited with. It was great meeting every one of you and I greatly appreciate it. I have a overwhelming amount of material to refer to in the future, thank you.

Wanted - Artist Seeks View of the City (NYC) /  by kimcogan

Thank you all who responded to my last posting, I appreciate everyones thoughts and especially those who let me visit. If I haven't scheduled visiting yet, I will be in touch.



Currently, I am busy preparing towards the fall, here is a glimpse into the studio. I have added 2 new images which will be in the show in September to the website.

I am still searching for new materials, and am hoping that you might be able to help. Do you live in NYC? Do you have a breathtaking view of the city, or have access to your rooftop? Ever think to yourself that looks like one of Kim's paintings?

If so, I would love to take a look, I prefer older aged weathered buildings and to view them different times of day. I am preparing to visit NYC next week in hopes to meet new faces and find new subjects.

If you have any recommendations, please email info@kimcogan.com.



Looking Out, 2009
24" X 24"
oil on canvas

Wanted - Artist Seeks View of the City /  by kimcogan



Thank you all for coming out to Sue Greenwood. It was great meeting new faces as well as seeing familiar ones. The show remains open until June 29, and check out the June issue of American Art Collector.

Currently, I am busy working towards the fall. I am searching for new material, and am hoping that you might be able to help.

Do you live in San Francisco or NYC? Do you have a breathtaking view of the city, or have access to your rooftop? Ever think to yourself that looks like one of Kim's paintings?

I would love to take a look, I prefer older aged weathered buildings and to view them different times of day. I am preparing to visit NYC mid July in hope to meet new faces and find new subjects.

If you have any recommendations, please email info@kimcogan.com.





5 Stories, 2009
72" X 65"
oil on canvas

Group Show /  by kimcogan

I am happy to announce I will be participating in a group show opening June 4th, with Sue Greenwood Fine Art. For more information please contact the gallery.

Sue Greenwood Fine Art
330 North Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.0669
info@suegreenwoodfineart.com
www.suegreenwoodfineart.com



Night Owl
38" X 50"
oil on canvas

Most recently, I have updated the website with all the artworks done so far in 2009. View the artwork from the previous years in the menu.

In the neighborhood /  by kimcogan


Homeward Bound
38" X 50"
oil on canvas

Going back home from the beach, I have always thought to paint Balboa as long shadows drape across the dramatic angle of the street. There is a tsunami evacuation route sign on the right.

Room Without A View /  by kimcogan


Room Without A View
Oil on canvas
24" X 36"

This is a hotel room, not to be mistaken for my bedroom. I was disappointed to discover the view was obstructed by the neighboring building, however I found the actual room more interesting.