The Art of Kim Cogan

Resolve: A Group Show

2012-01-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

American Dream, 2012
36" X 24"
oil on canvas

Resolve

January 26 - February 25, 2012.

Opening reception: January 26th 6 - 9pm.

Joshua Liner Gallery
548 West 28th Street, 3rd floor,
New York, NY 10001
tel. 212.244.7415
email: info@joshualinergallery.com

www.joshualinergallery.com

Joshua Liner Gallery is presenting Resolve, an exhibition of 25 emerging and established artists whose work is rooted in classical art traditions and training. In rendering the figure, still life, or landscape subject, this group (22 painters, two sculptors, and one photographer) expresses a collective interest in classical art forms with a variety of distinct and decidedly contemporary voices. Resolve is organized by gallery artist Tony Curanaj and features -

Steven Assael, Shawn Barber, Kim Cogan, Jacob Collins, Tony Curanaj, Christopher Gallego, Michael Grimaldi, Jefferson Hayman, David Kassan, Kris Kuksi, Brad Kunkle, Rob Leecock, Kate Lehman, Kris Lewis, Jeremy Mann, Edward Minoff, Lee Misenheimer, Graydon Parrish, Jacob A. Pfeiffer, Travis Schlaht, Shawn Smith, Dan Thompson, Scott Waddell, Anthony Waichulis, Will Wilson

“This exhibition of colleagues and influences reflects a relatively narrow but varied slice of the art world, and presents it to an audience that may not be exposed to this segment of contemporary art practice. The title Resolve speaks of their determination and progression, qualities that imbue each of these works with beauty and technical virtuosity. From concept to execution, these contemporary masters of their craft are completely engaged in the artist’s process and an artistic direction that is unwavering, regardless of fashion or trend.”

- Tony Curanaj, Curator/Artist.

Study of a Skull

2011-12-03T21:51:00.000-08:00

Study of a skull
8" X 10"
oil on wood panel

A small quick study from life. As a study it feels whole and complete, however far from being anything finished. See other portrait/anatomy studies plus much more on facebook.

Events This Week

2011-11-14T21:39:00.000-08:00

I have been invited as a guest speaker to visit Laguna College of Art + Design.

November 17, 2011. 11:30am Studio 9, Main Campus.

www.lcad.edu/

I will be doing a lecture/demonstration in the 4-day Massive Black San Francisco Workshop along with many other talented artists working in the entertainment industry. If you are an artist interested in improving your skills and making a career in the arts, please come join us!

November 19 - 22nd, 2011.

Somarts Cultural Center
934 Brannan Streeet
San Francisco, CA

www.massiveblackworkshop.com/

The Safehouse Show Three: The Humble Show

November 20th, 2011. 7 - 10pm

80 Langton
San Francisco, CA

The Safehouse Studios

ARTnews November 2011

2011-11-01T20:50:00.001-07:00

I am happy to announce that my recent exhibition at Gallery Henoch was reviewed in the November 2011 issue of ARTnews.

www.Artnews.com

Solo Exhibition at Gallery Henoch

2011-10-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

September 22 - October 15, 2011.

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 until October 15th. A brochure is available. For more information about the paintings, please contact info@galleryhenoch.com.

Solo Exhibition

2011-09-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

My third solo exhibition will be opening at Gallery Henoch in New York City, September 22, 2011. I hope you will be able to join me at the opening. RSVP on facebook.

New Paintings
September 22 - October 15, 2011.

Opening Reception September 22nd, 6 - 8pm.

Gallery Henoch

555 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
tel: 917.305.0003
email: Info@galleryhenoch.com

www.galleryhenoch.com

Kim Cogan paints city scenes that explore the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, between structured and natural forms, between individuals and their connection to the surroundings.

Cogan’s paintings transform our way of seeing. In his luminous cityscapes and in the temperament of his interiors, he balances the representational with the abstract. Cogan uses subtle gradations of color and sharp contrast of detail to guide the eye around various shapes and composition. The brushstrokes are left fresh, describing rather than defining. “Paint is tactile, and it should remind the viewer that they are looking at a painting,” Cogan says. “There’s an obvious trace of the artist’s hand.”

In his new body of work, Cogan explores 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. Cogan’s environments go beyond mere context because, like a portrait, they describe a character, a history, and a purpose.

www.kimcogan.com

Work In Progress

2011-08-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

By the time the show is ready, I will have succeeded in making perfect waffle buns as well. Get ready...

The Contortionists

2011-07-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

On the way to work, I recall along the way passing by a beautiful cherry red bicycle locked outside a store. Having passed by the bicycle twice a day to and from work, I assumed the owner lived or worked nearby and didn't pay much attention. It wasn't until one day I noticed that the seat had been stolen and a week later, the wheels were missing. Over a time period of a month, the thieves much like vultures, slowly picked away at the remains piece by piece until all that was left was a dented, rusty old frame which remained for several years chained to the parking meter.

Whenever I pass by bicycles with handlebars missing, or oddly warping wheels that look as though it is melting to the ground like from a Salvador Dali painting, I have often thought to document the slow transformation I had previously observed. I found plenty of subjects to choose from while walking around the streets of New York.

The Contortionists, 2011
20" X 20"
oil on canvas

Harper's Magazine, June 2011

2011-06-09T18:31:00.000-07:00

My painting Brooklyn Rooftops can be found in Harper's Magazine, June 2011.

The exhibition dates have been set for my upcoming 2011 solo show at Gallery Henoch, mark your calendars!

Art Chicago Art Workshop Hawaii ArtMRKT San Francisco

2011-04-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hespe Gallery will be participating in a few upcoming art fairs and exhibiting a few of my artworks. For more information contact info@hespe.com.

April 29 - May 2, 2011.

Hespe Gallery, booth #253

The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL

www.artchicago.com

May 15, 2011. 12 - 6pm.

I will be participating in a special 1 day art workshop in Oahu with talented artists Justin "Coro" Kaufman and Adam 5100. May 15th, from 12 - 6pm. If you are on the island and want to learn about painting, come join us!

Soho Mixed Media Bar
80 S Pauahi St.
Honolulu, HI

www.artworkshophawaii.com

May 19 - 22, 2011.

Hespe Gallery, booth #217

Concourse Exhibition Center
620 7th Street
San Francisco, CA

www.art-mrkt.com

Dallas Art Fair

2011-04-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

Gallery Henoch will be participating in the Dallas Art Fair April 8 - 10, 2011.

Booth G12

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

I have added a new painting to my website, it can be viewed at Gallery Henoch. The column to the right, upcoming events has been updated.

Rooftops In Brooklyn, 2011
30" X 45"
oil on canvas

Winter Group Show

2011-03-01T10:37:00.000-08:00

Winter Group Show, March 3 - 26th, 2011.

Opening reception: Thursday March 3rd, 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

I have added a few of the new images to my website.

Also, a very limited edition print of the painting "Homeward Bound" is now available at www.827INK.com.

Process of a painting: Mission Intersection at Midnight

2011-02-10T09:15:00.001-08:00

Mission Intersection At Midnight, 2011
52" X 64"
oil on canvas

Process of a painting: Mission Intersection at Midnight

A demonstration of the painting process.

Music: "For You"
produced by Doctor J
thedoctorsoffice.tumblr.com

On the go

2011-01-08T11:35:00.000-08:00

First, I am happy to announce the news of this years upcoming events.

I will be participating in a group show at Hespe Gallery in March.

In September I will have a Solo exhibition with Gallery Henoch.

To the top right of this page, the upcoming events column has been updated. More details to follow soon.

To start of the new year I decide it was time to make life/painting on the go much easier, so I picked up some new equipment.

RIP. This is my old faithful set up I have used for several years. I picked up the easel at a garage sale from a family whose father was an artist and had passed away and the family was selling all the belongings in the studio. The family was very happy when they found out I was an artist, and I assured them that the easel would be of great purpose and put to use.

Whenever I would consider painting outside the studio, the idea would give me a headache because this setup is problematic, for example: it is very time consuming to unpack and to get setup, and then again the same long process cleaning and packing up. As the bolts on old faithful became stripped over the years the easel would wobble which was a sure sign disaster would strike, the easel would collapse in the middle of working on a painting. Several repairs later I continue to use the easel in the studio, but taking it elsewhere is questionable.

Another problem is throwing all my supplies in a backpack since more often I would tend to forget to pack something very crucial to working: brushes, palette, turp, certain color of paint, etc.

After a long time shopping around and comparing the pros and cons of pochade boxes and french easels, I decided to go with a Jullian French easel, since the smallest size I prefer to work around is 11" X 14". Working any smaller and I would feel cramped.

Here is a 28" X 24".

Quote from the website -

"Roger Jullian, a French prisoner of war, devoted himself to designing the perfect sketch box easel. When the war ended, he returned to France and formed the Jullian Company employing French craftsmen to produce the easel from the highest quality materials."

Upon inspection I was very impressed with how well designed and crafted the box was and saw very little need for any improvement. However, I decided to add a few of my own alterations so that everything I use in the studio would fit in one box.

I have never felt comfortable using the old hand held wooden palettes, so first I gutted the drawer, and added an old picture frame for a glass palette. The frame is hinged in and has hardboard backing behind the glass. This provides a sturdy mixing surface and cleanup is very easy.

There is enough space underneath the palette to store a few brushes and palette knives. I stapled in an old canvas brush holder in the side so there would be a place to put the brushes while working, this tucks underneath the palette for storage.

Here is the back half and the storage space underneath the drawer to store paint, brushes, paint rags, snacks, etc. I can fit a fair amount inside easily and if I fiddled around I could probably fit a whole lot more, but maybe bringing a ton of materials isn't necessary.

These 2 pieces of wood were notched and then screwed into the lid which serves a few functions. When closed it keeps the drawer locked in place, keeps the paint in its own separate compartment, and secures the palette in place.

Here is a closeup of the inside, showing how the notches fit. There is enough space to fit 2 small jars, one for turp and one for magic medium. Also there is enough space that I can keep heaps of paint on the palette and the lid does not press up against it when closed. When everything is closed very compact and snug.

I estimate it weighs a little over 20 pounds, not something I would hike long distances with. I attached an old padded shoulder strap of a delivery bag which makes it easy enough for carrying short distances around the city. This is the first round of alterations, and I am sure I will find many more ways to customize the box as I put it to use. Now when thinking of painting on the go, my head is filled with ideas instead of headache.

Give-away winners

2010-12-03T21:23:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all who replied to my post. I deeply appreciate everyone who wrote in and really am enjoying reading all the stories. We have 3 lucky winners who were the first to respond to my post. They will receive the last of my 2009 catalogs, brochures, and a few promo cards from some past shows. To everyone else who responded today: I appreciate your efforts and you were so close, so I am going to find a little something to send over anyways.

Dee Dee from Oakland, CA -

First I saw your work at John Colins about 5-6 years ago and fell in love. The atmosphere that huge piece created was almost physical, esp. in the dark red brick space of the bar. I asked the barkeep whose work it was and how much he paid for it. (He wouldn't say). One of my art fantasies is to have a giant Cogan cityscape over my couch. It reminds me of those early days after moving to sf, pubcrawling, discovering, thinking, growing up...

Jerarde from Richmond, CA -

My first profound experience as an artist was when I was 15. I interned with Muralist John Wherle to paint a mural. Being a poor kid from the ghetto it was a profound experience. John talked to me like an adult and gave me the confidence to pursue art. We remain friends 15 years later and I am a board member of the Richmond Art Center- the same art center that hooked me up with John and gave me a chance. I now work with the art center to make art accessible to people without the resources.

Michael from Austin, TX -

I will focus on an experience I had with art. It is back in 2006 when I was about to move from San Francisco to Austin, leaving after 10 years with wonderful memories and a ton of good friends. A bunch of us met up at the Jon Collins bar, strangely enough, a bar I had never visited in my 10 years living there. I was having a hard time saying good bye to everyone and the city that I loved. It was then that I saw one of your paintings hanging on the wall. To me it had a dramatic impact because it somehow captured a feeling I had for the city, and it also blew me away from a artistic and technical standpoint. It was a beautiful and captivating view/image of the city that I had never seen before and got me to hunt you down, inquire about the painting and then start to follow your career. I'm amazed by your work and know you will continue to grow and impress.

If you are ever in SF and want to see one of my paintings in person, stop by John Colins.

A Decade: Past To Present

2010-12-01T22:53:00.001-08:00

2009 Inside Out, Hespe Gallery.

After over 10 years of working as an artist, I've realized times have changed, so I've decided to share briefly some events and thoughts of the development of my career that I deem to be noteworthy -

10 years ago I was freshly finished with school, eager and very hungry to make a living creating art full time. Before the sophistication of the internet, an artist relied upon a solid portfolio of slides of their best artwork. I scraped all my hard earned pennies in order to hire professional photographers to shoot the highest quality images to record all of the artworks I have created. I went to the best in San Francisco, Almac Camera. I can't keep count of the number of slides I have, or remember how many portfolios of these I created, nor can I recall the last time I used such to submit to a gallery. Regardless it has the standard way to submit your artwork for years.

I have always been skeptical about whether or not tiny 35mm slides did any justice to the artwork. What are the chances that you could get your portfolio of slides in the hands of the director, who had to have excellent eye vision, and that he or she would view the image facing correctly forward and right side up, and would actually spend the time of the day to squint and review all the micro sized images? Over and over I submitted my slides for review and would always include a SASE for return. After all these portfolios were time consuming to make, and I made with great care, and they were not at all cheap. So, if not returned, where the hell did my slides end up?

I may never know. Now, the convenience of my website replaces those portfolios of slides. My slide duplicates are kept for my records and are tucked away safely. And as for the rest of them, it remains a mystery. It is sad for me to think there is a whole generation that will never experience slides, cold calls, mailings, fax machines and all the rest of fun grunt work that is involved when you are self employed.

Persistence eventually paid off, as well as making a switch from 35mm to a large format slide. A tattoo parlor expressed interest in my artwork and showcased it. All of my friends and family came out to the opening and I even sold a painting or two which was a sure sign of success, but far from reassuring that I could make a living painting full time. Here is a card from one of my very first shows.

I met an art consultant in 2003. At the time, I was departing from painting a typical genre; landscapes, still lifes, figures, and portraits. Instead, I wanted to paint scenes of the surrounding city, a subject that was personal and meaningful. The art consultant advised me to immediately stop the painting of moody bleak cityscapes which were "unfavorable" and "unmarketable", and to paint happy little still lifes, brightly primary colored baskets of fruit and flowers. If I were to do so in less than a year they promised me a career painting full time. Well, after some thought I quickly realized that I would be miserably slaving away painting lame little still lifes to barely make ends meet, with "happy" the farthest thought from mind. Aw HELL NO!! Needless to say that was the last consulting on art I received from the art consultant.

Many galleries have closed the door when I came around knocking. However in 2005 I was offered an opportunity to show at one of the hottest spots for art in San Francisco, 111 Minna. This show was immensely important for it was a turning point and truly put my artwork and every feat to test if I were to sink or swim. I scraped by and made it happen. The show was a success and opened many doors.

A very big step for me was in 2007 when I began working in Gallery Henoch, NYC. It was very humbling to be included amongst so many great talented artists and to put it simply an employee, Gli157 said to me, "I have made it to the big leagues". Although that statement holds a lot of truth, I never stopped to give it much thought since after all I am still faced with the challenge of creating an image on a blank canvas.

2008 Premiere NYC exhibition, Gallery Henoch.

Since 10 years is so monumental and because I wanted to kick off the holiday season, I have decided to do a give-away. The first 3 people to send an email w/ following information will receive a prize in the mail (Hint: it is in this posting, and is not a painting or a print), from me to you. Send an email and include -

1. your name

2. mailing address

3. a brief statement about one of your first memories or experiences with art and how it influenced or had an impact on you.

Art Calender November 2010

2010-10-25T19:18:00.000-07:00

I am featured in Art Calender, November 2010 issue.
This is the 1st time ever my artwork has been featured on the cover, and I am honored they chose to feature my artwork. Pick up a copy at your local news stand or order from the Art Calender website. Since this is a special occasion, I created a slide show of a few old photos from 2008 which show the process of the painting Grocery At Dusk.

Next month - Giveaway ~ stay tuned.

Quiet on the set

2010-10-01T16:35:00.000-07:00

Gallery Henoch sent a few photos of a movie being filmed. Gallery Henoch was chosen for the set, and a few artworks from the gallery including mine were chosen to be in the background.

The Artist's Magazine October 2010

2010-09-03T12:21:00.000-07:00

I am featured in The Artist's Magazine, October 2010 issue.

Anatomy of a painting: Wave no. 11

2010-08-02T09:52:00.000-07:00

Wave no. 11
24" X 36"
oil on canvas

Anatomy of a painting: Wave no. 11

A demonstration of the painting process.

Music: "Think"
produced by Doctor J
thedoctorsoffice.tumblr.com

thumper

2010-07-05T21:59:00.000-07:00

Wave no. 10
20" X 24"
oil on canvas

Gallery Henoch Group Show

2010-06-08T08:55:00.000-07:00

Passenger, 2010
36" X 72"
oil on canvas

See my artworks in a group show at Gallery Henoch.

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

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SF Fine Art Fair

2010-05-10T11:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

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.

Aluminum strainers from Lucius Hudson Inc.
Strong, straight, lightweight, and badass.

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

2010-04-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

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

twister and a bone crusher

2010-04-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

Some wave paintings I have been working on most recently.

Wave no. 8
16" X 20"
oil on canvas

Wave no. 9
24" X 36"
oil on canvas

2nd round

2010-03-11T10:18:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-10T10:15:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-11T21:56:00.000-08:00

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

American Artist Magazine January 2010

2009-12-10T12:05:00.000-08:00

Article in American Artist Magazine January 2010 issue.

I added the progress of the painting to my website, "Nick's Luncheonette", last section on the menu.

City and Soul

2009-11-10T11:52:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

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

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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

2009-09-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

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

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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.

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)

2009-07-09T11:13:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-15T10:24:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-14T10:28:00.001-07:00

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.

Descending a staircase

2009-02-14T17:07:00.001-08:00

Quite a few events will be coming up this year, one of them being I will be participating in a group show in June with Sue Greenwood Fine Art, in Laguna Beach. Details to come.

Here's one of the latest -

Descending a Staircase
oil on canvas
48" X 22"

LA Art Show

2009-01-14T10:21:00.000-08:00

January 21 - 25, 2009

A few of my new paintings will be shown at the LA Art Show with both Hespe Gallery and Gallery Henoch, January 21 - 25th, 2009. I will be visiting the show on the weekend, hope to see you there. New images have been added to the website. For more information about the artworks, please contact info@hespe.com and info@galleryhenoch.com.

LA Art Show
LA Convention Center

Hespe Gallery

BOOTH # E151

Gallery Henoch

BOOTH # D136

mixxx master

2008-12-14T11:08:00.000-08:00

Recently, my buddy Jose turned me onto mixing my own pigments. The immediate difference I noticed was the quality of the paint being nice and buttery, the colors full and saturated. I decided to learn more and pick up a few more colors, so I made a visit to Sinopia, in San Francisco.

I was a bit of a kid in a candy store, conjuring up possibilities, being surrounded by shelves with an array of pure pigments. I was surprised to learn the costs being significantly lower than some store labels and of the variety/quality of colors available. I strangely felt as if some Renaissance master might be looking over my shoulder and I might be reconnecting with some missing link to painting, or maybe it was just my imagination, Jose and security camera.

Shelves of cadmiums/ultramarines and earthtones.

The goods to start with - a set of earthtones and a few other colors.

Mixing - adding in more pigment/linseed as needed. Only cold pressed linseed oil and pure pigment. No preservatives, additives or artificial flavoring.

Underpainting detail.

Here is a detail of one of the paintings I am currently working on. The LA Art Show is just around the corner...

Hope your holiday season is the best!

Hespe Gallery Exhibiting at Red Dot Miami Beach

2008-11-15T09:12:00.000-08:00

December 6 - 9, 2008

Red Dot Miami Beach

Art Fair at the South Seas Hotel
1751 Collins Avenue between 17th & 18th Streets
Miami Beach, Florida

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

ART20

2008-10-25T15:15:00.000-07:00

Gallery Henoch will be exhibiting new artworks at the Art of the 20th Century, the 7th Annual International art fair in New York.

Art of the 20th Century

November 7 - 10, 2008

The Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue, at 67th Street, New York, NY

Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm
Monday 11am - 5pm

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

New artwork

2008-09-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

Added 3 new paintings to the 2008 section of the website. They will be exhibited with Gallery Henoch at the US Artist Art Fair in Philadelphia.

US Artist Art Fair

October 17 - 19th, 2008

summertime recap - works in progress

2008-08-21T20:29:00.001-07:00

Made a visit south.

Went back to the MFA in Boston to see Antonio Lopez Garcia, and Winslow Homer. Both incredible shows and well worth the visit.

Checked out Cape Cod.

Made a visit even further south.

Here's a glimpse into the studio and a few details of some paintings in progress.

More coming soon.

American Arts Quarterly Spring 2008

2008-06-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

American Arts Quarterly Spring 2008 Review!

Hespe 15th Anniversary Celebration!

2008-05-20T14:28:00.000-07:00

May 27, 2008 - June 21, 2008.

Reception: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:30 - 7:30pm.

I will be participating in the 15th Anniversary Show, the show will feature artworks from the gallery artist. Please join Hespe Gallery in celebrating 15 years of business!

Images of the new artwork have been added to the gallery website, and in the 2008 section of my site.

Hespe Gallery
251 Post Street, Suite 420
SF, CA 94108
tel: 415.776.5918
email: info@hespe.com
www.hespe.com

Heatwave

2008-04-28T10:25:00.000-07:00

Good to take a break, waves were good and enjoyed some of the nice weather.

Recently, I did a guest visit and spoke to Kevin Moore's senior class at the Academy. It was great seeing Kevin and all the new upcoming minds at work.

Getting back in the studio I added a new light setup, so now when I work in the evening, I can actually see true colors that I am painting.

Started some new paintings, some events coming up, check back soon.

Before and after

2008-04-13T14:23:00.001-07:00

The best is getting to visit/make friends when visiting the east coast. Before the show I had a little room to breath, so I made a visit over to Joel's studio to see what he has been working on.

I got to meet an amazing pastel artist Ryan Bradley, and got to see his studio. Then made a stop by to say hello to the Invisible crew, and saw RG killing it, and met Daniel Albrigo.

Since I have been to the Metropolitan museum almost every time I've visited NYC, I decided instead to seek out the Joaquin Sorolla's at the Hispanic Society in the Spanish Harlem.

Sorolla's draftsmanship, colors, and brush strokes just amazing.

After the show went north to visit Ithaca, and I found out why they say Ithaca is Gorges. Here are a few shots I took from the drive along the way.

It was refreshing to see nature after running around the city, and I suddenly was struck by some Ansel Adams fever and went photo crazy.

Next stop was to Boston to see some more museums. First we went to the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum, El Jaleo by Sargent is amazing to see. Then over to the MFA to see many more favorites.

Next stop, the Boston Public Library. Edwin Austin Abbey and Sargent murals are favorites to see. Then over to the Fogg Museum.

At first glance I thought this could be Kryptonite, but then taking a closer look it read "malachite".

Pigments.

It has been a fun trip, but I'm happy to return home and back behind the easel.

Gallery Henoch Show

2008-03-30T19:02:00.001-07:00

Thank you everyone who supported and made this show so memorable. It was so great to see old friends and to make new ones!

Don't sleep, many more pics to come...

NEWS

2008-03-11T15:41:00.000-07:00

Kimcogan.com now has a new look! Same address new look. I can now make updates more frequently because maintenance has been made easy. Compliments to Receiver Gallery.

Show opening is just around the corner, next week. Final touches were made, catalog printed and all the paintings are now there. Hope to see you there!

Solo Exhibition

2008-02-10T19:11:00.001-08:00

Solo Exhibiton

March 20 - April 12, 2008

Opening Reception Thursday, March 20, 6 - 8 pm.

Gallery Henoch
555 West 25th Street (between 10th and 11th Ave)
New York, NY 10001

Phone: 917.305.0003, info@galleryhenoch.com

www.galleryhenoch.com

I hope you can come join me for my premier exhibition in NYC. These new paintings explore rooftops and streets of New York, capturing the beauty and unique character of the city. A few of the new paintings have been added to the gallery website.

LA Art Show Preview

2008-01-19T09:25:00.000-08:00

A few of the new paintings for my solo show will be included with Gallery Henoch, at the LA Art Show January 23 - 27th, 2008. For more info about paintings please contact info@galleryhenoch.com.

If you are in the LA area, and have a passion for art/painting, I whole heartedly recommend checking out the fair, for there is plenty of great artwork to see.

2008

2008-01-05T11:02:00.000-08:00

Solo Exhibiton

March 20 - April 12, 2008

Opening Reception Thursday, March 20, 6 - 8 pm.

Gallery Henoch
555 West 25th Street (between 10th and 11th Ave)
New York, NY 10001

www.galleryhenoch.com

Mark your calenders. I hope you will be able to join me for this exciting event!

Both my website and email has been out of commission, and I have had little time to fix it. A new and improved updated site is in the making and on its way in the near future.

South Of The Border

2008-01-04T21:34:00.002-08:00

'Tis the season...

2007-12-14T18:14:00.001-08:00

... for crabs!

Current palette:

titanium white/ flake white/zinc white, cadmium lemon, naples yellow light, yellow ochre, raw sienna, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, burnt sienna (transparent), raw umber, ultramarine blue, viridian, cerulean blue.

occasional colors:

permanent green light, cobalt blue, cadmium red deep, light red oxide, rose madder.

Medium:

1part turp, 1part stand, 1part damar, 1part sweet magical goodness.

Short Break

2007-12-08T11:20:00.000-08:00

Went and took a look in the backyard...

It soothed my mind, smelling the sea breeze, patiently watching the waves to roll in, and imagining I was riding them. Back to making things happen!

Harper's Magazine

2007-12-01T10:42:00.000-08:00

Freeway painting can be see in the Findings section of the December issue.

Art Now

2007-11-30T15:53:00.000-08:00

I will be participating in the Art Now Fair in Miami Beach, Florida. The fair will be held December 6 - 9, 2007 at the Claremont Hotel, Located at 1700 Collins Avenue at 17th Street.