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
Find me here this summer:
- June 10, 11-5 pm – Exeter Arts and Music Fest, Swasey Park – 316 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833
- July 1, 10-4 pm – The Art Walk Peterborough NH (Rain date 7/2)
- August 5&6, 10-4 pm – Art in the Park – North Conway Community Center.
78 Norcross Cir, North Conway, NH - August 12, 9-4 pm – Art in the Park, Mill Creek Park, South Portland, ME. Site #109.
- August 19&20, 10-4 pm – Greeley Park Show. 100 Concord Street, Nashua, NH
- September 16&17, 10-4 pm – Manchester Arts Festival, 80 Hanover Street, Manchester NH
- September 23, 11-5 pm – Exeter Arts and Music Fest, Swasey Park – 316 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833