Artist's Entry: 10/26/08
I want to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to
my friends and patrons, those who see something worthwhile in my work.
Recently a donation was made towards financing a series of large oils
which will be made from 10/08, well into 2009! Again my profound
gratitude. This faith and support enables me to be more prolific operating
in my role as an artist and painter.This recent donation in the way of funding these artists materials:
6 generous yards primed Belgian linen, more brushes and
beautiful paint!
Artist's Entry: 10/22/08
Liberation begins with the freedom of thought.
Artist's Entry: 10/16/08The vocabulary of thought is the important discourse.
Reducing those words in mind to the few I'd choose is the only way
to discover a voice. It's remarkable how challenging that is.
Artist's Entry: 10/12/08
Oscar Wilde wrote: "Good artists exist in what they make, and
consequently are perfectly uninteresting in what they are. A great poet,
a really great poet, is the most unpoetical of all creatures.
But inferior poets are absolutely fascinating... [they] live the
poetry [they] cannot write"
Sounds like perhaps I need to work at being really boring! Hard work
indeed - It's all I think about. I muse: How can I be more uninteresting?
What actions could I take to earn the exalted praise - "unpoetical"?
Artist's Entry: 10/3/08
I read quite a bit. Often nonfictional writings by artists, art critics,
or other arts commentary. (Of course I enjoy novels, because
they're about choices.)
Artist's Entry: 10/3/08
6 1/2 Days a week of work! Maybe 7...Well stay the course is what
I'll do. I'd had it in my mind to paint more on the newest (largest) painting
titled "Solipsism is a Mortal Triad" and, after being temporarily distracted
by the appeal of it's present state, I have regained perspective and
resolved finally to continue painting on it. When working I remain open
minded about the work, as it evolves. The result is less formulaic. It keeps
me off balance and makes the art more surprising -- which is good!
Artist's Entry: 9/26/08
Some possible new inspiration for new abstractions have come to me.
I'm grateful for this discovery of viable new subject matter. Life is
beautiful and I'm very happy with my new work.
After completing several new large oils, I've got an additional five
medium sized canvases in various stages of development. These
will keep me occupied for a while. Between 6 PM last night and
9 PM tonight, I've painted one watercolor study and drawn several color
pencil studies. My feelings are optimistic again and these five newest
canvases will be exciting for me and all will be well. I've begun some
preliminary explorations for another 6' X 8' canvas as well.
It's all very hard work that I enjoy thoroughly. I'm satisfied when it
looks effortless and intelligent.
Artist's Entry: 8/15/08
After the success of my Spring / Summer solo exhibition. I'm glad to finally
get back to focused hard work in the studio! In the weeks leading up to
the show I'm pleased to say over 15 of my recent paintings were acquired by
serious collectors. Many of the most exciting paintings from this recent show
were sold to private collectors.
This has enabled me start making exciting progress with new works.
The larger scale paintings I'm now working on (shown above) are 6' X 8"!
Thank you so very much for the continued support and appreciation.
BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND
Born in New Haven, Connecticut - In New York City since 1973.
My first career wish was to be a lion tamer. I especially liked the costume I'd seen
Casper the Friendly ghost wearing as a lion tamer. Then for about ten minutes
I had the desire to be an architect or a veterinarian. All the while as I daydreamed
about my path in life I was drawing and creating art. Then I turned five.
My parents taught me to be altruistic and humanist - Allowed me to join the
the gypsy-like-art-circus as a child, thus beginning my quest. Being
middle-class would prove to be both a blessing and curse.
My mother was a devoted teacher in inner city public schools in the 60's
and on after that. The student(s) bused into my school sat by me in the 1st grade.
Now 75, she's a great artist.
My father was a foot soldier in the Battle of the Bulge. He was also a good-doctor.
His patients were from a diverse cultural and socioeconomic background...in inner
city New Haven, in the fifties and sixties.
Other people in my family - philanthropists, Robin Hoods, artists, architects, saviors
of the world, teachers, doctors, lawyers or Indian chiefs.
I've been a devoted student of life, nature and art, and an artist my entire life.
I stand up for what I believe is right and good, by example. Like Ghandi,
I believe in the transcendent power of good.
My art is simple, the result of a lifetime artistic journey. My art is joyful and
brings peace.
ART EDUCATION
New York University
The School of Visual Arts
The Fashion Institute of Technology
Bard College at Simon's Rock: The Early College
Art Student's League
The School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center
Specific areas of my visual art studies included:
Fine art, drawing, painting and printmaking / Film and photography / Typographic,
graphic and conceptual design / Art history
GRANTS
Ford Foundation Grant
New York State Educational Foundation Grant
STUDIO TODAY
Beyond my formal education, my own, personal painting techniques have been discovered
through experience coupled with: research, contact with other artists -- and a great
deal of thought.
I find that the diverse education and experiences I've had are a multi-dimensional foundation
for my work today. My painting has been strengthened by my exposure to the work of great
painters, contemporary and past - also the rhythms and passages of music and dance,
humanity and iconography - poetry, literature and theatre. I am grateful for these things as
they enrich my life and my art, consciously and subconsciously moving my hands.
WISH LIST
While living a relatively austere lifestyle in the cultural Mecca, New York City ... My dream is
to do my work in a truly large art studio with time and freedom to be prolific.
A new, inviolable space (specifically an art museum or gallery), exhibiting my art works with
humility, dignity and joy to a respectful and welcome audience.
I will however continue to paint and be prolific! -- In spite of the much more likely possibility
that reality is less hospitable than this very ambitious dream.
OTHER ARTISTIC VENUES
Although I find the best and purest expression of what I feel intuitively through painting and
drawing, I'm receptive to appropriate opportunities to share or teach what I've learned while
working and developing as an artist. I am available for lectures and demonstrations.
All earnings from sale of my art go towards the resources used to produce art.
Thanks for taking the time to learn just a little about where I'm coming from!
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EXHIBITIONS:
Solo Exhibit
Watercolors, drawings and etchings
Bard College at Simon's Rock: The Early College
Solo Exhibit: "People on Paper"
Large drawings of faces - soft pastels
Gallery at Eighteen and Eight
Upstream People Gallery
8TH ANNUAL JURIED CONTEMPORARY ONLINE ART EXHIBITION
(May 1 - June 1 / 2006 and in archive exhibition for 1 year)
Notice: "Special Recognition" and "Director's Recognition" (-See Juror's Statement)
www.UpstreamPeopleGallery.com
Upstream People Gallery
8TH ANNUAL JURIED PAINTING, DRAWING AND PRINT ONLINE EXHIBITION
(November 1 - December 1 / 2006 and in archive exhibition for 1 year)
Notice: "Special Recognition" and "Award of Excellence"
"Scott Cousins of New York, New York graces the show with his wonderful abstractions
of abundant color, texture and shapes. In his oil painting "Sun Song" he captures
the painterly quality of a virtuoso." - Larry Bradshaw / Juror
www.UpstreamPeopleGallery.com
5TH ANNUAL GLAAD ART AUCTION
Sunday - October 22, 2006
6TH ANNUAL GLAAD ART AUCTION
Sunday - October 21, 2007
SAATCHI GALLERY ONLINE
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ART MESH ONLINE GALLERY
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GALLERY H
Solo Exhibition: "COLOUR POEMS"
May 15 through June 30 - 2008
Hell's Kitchen - New York City
Thirty-seven Paintings from 2007 and 2006
ARTES GALLERY SUMMER SALON 2008
Invitation Group Show
333 West 38th Street
August 1st through 26th 2008
MIRCA Book (In Production)
Themed book of artists and Group Show of participating artists
Once produced the books will be distributed in public venues.
Scheduled release: August 28th
Show: February 2009
Theme: FREEDOM
2008 GLAAD ART AUCTION
Sunday November 23 - 5:00 - 9:00 PM
NUMEROUS PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
(ARCHIVE page exhibits a selection of work in private collections)
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ARE YOU PART OF A GALLERY OR ARTS ORGANIZATION?
Interested in the possibility of offering gallery representation? ...
Interested in supporting the arts through a gift or a donation to the fine artist, Scott Cousins? ...
Please CONTACT ME through this website. An in depth complete artist history is available to
art professionals and potential patrons. Professional references available.
Nominations from anonymous commitee members for individual artist grants or fellowships
and any other arts community opportunities are welcome.
Although I resist categorizations: I am a fine artist, not a comercial or pop artist and am presently
working independently without any funding -- private, corprate or state/government.
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