David R Coté – Artist
Artist’s Statement:
When I am shaded by hemlocks,
and light dapples the forest floor – brush to oils
When I am still, and surrounded by grass,
or water, rocks, or trees – brush to board
When I hear the wind, squint from the sun,
beg for time and light to stand still – brush to oils
Even when I am forced to create indoors
and can only rely on their memories – brush to board
The colors, the patterns, the connectivity
– brush to oils, brush to board, brush to oils, brush to board.
-D R Coté
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Painting Galleries
About David R Coté – Artist
Inspired by shadows, light, and subtlety in color in nature, I look for ways to express the most in the simplest way.
Whenever possible, I spend my time painting en plein air. The rest of my creative time is spent in my home studio. For four decades, I created in a world of acrylic paint. Although I’ve taken a few classes and connected with other artists along the way, I am primarily self-taught. In 2018 while searching for more depth of color, I changed from acrylics to oil paints and was excited with the new challenges and results this medium has continued to offer.
Beyond painting, in 1989 I apprenticed as a photographer under my dad, Ray, and eventually ran the family studio from 2001 until it closed in 2018. Terry and I were married in 1993, and our daughter, Delia was born in 2002. In 2015 I earned a degree in digital media with a concentration in graphic design. Currently, I work at a local non-profit helping people struggling with addiction connect to recovery through traditional means as well as using art to help them connect to the community.
In Private Collections
Terry & I will be showing side by side in 2024 – Find us here:
- May 3; 6-8 / May 4; 10-4 pm – Articulture – Amelia Park Arena, 21 S Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085.
- June 8; 10-3 pm – Art in the Park – Rollins Park, 116 Broadway, Concord, NH
- July 6; 11-4 pm – The Art Walk Peterborough NH (Rain date 7/3)
- August 3 & 4; 10-4 pm – Art in the Park – North Conway Community Center.
- 78 Norcross Cir, North Conway, NH
- August 10; 9-4 pm – Art in the Park, Mill Creek Park, South Portland, ME.
- August 17 & 18; 10-4 pm – Greeley Park Show. 100 Concord Street, Nashua, NH
- August 31 – September 1; 10-4 Art in the Park – Ashuelot River Park, 273 West St. Keene, NH 03431
- September 21; 10-5 pm – Manchester Arts Festival, 80 Hanover Street, Manchester NH