2021

A Look at our Women Artist Members

By Caroline Browne on March 6, 2021

Written by Caroline Browne In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be highlighting Co|So history that has been directly influenced by inspirational women artists, as well as some of our distinguished women artist members. As we reflect back on the past year and look forward to the future, we are grateful to the women […]

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During The Pandemic: A Conversation with Thomas Darsney

By admin on February 19, 2021

Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Tapestry, oil on panel, 24”x 36”   Pictured: Thomas Darsney, in front of The Hall of Presidents (60” x 40”), a picture gallery of all the U.S. presidential portraits. My conversation with Thomas Darsney begins with a tour of his home, an “art installation” that he spent 9 years lovingly […]

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During The Pandemic: A Conversation with Jeanne Rosier Smith, CM

By admin on February 12, 2021

Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured Above: Super Soaker, pastel on paper, 16”x 36”   Pictured: Jeanne Rosier Smith, CM Imagine trying to capture with pastels the movement of a wave while painting en plein air. To do so requires hours and hours of practice so that the work becomes intuitive. It takes a great artist like […]

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During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Timothy Neill, CA

By admin on February 5, 2021

Written by: Francesa Sinnott Pictured above: (detail of) Under The Magnolia, oil on canvas, 16” x 20”   Pictured: Tim Neill Tim Neill has a passion for creating beautiful art and also for preserving it. He is both a talented and committed Copley Artist who owns his own art conservation company, and he has found there […]

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During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Doron Putka, CM

By admin on January 29, 2021

Pictured above: Detail, Lemons, oil on canvas, 12”x 16” Written by: Francesca Sinnott     Pictured: Doron Putka, Self portrait 2019, oil on paper, 9” x 11” Figurative artist and Copley Master Doron Putka imbues her paintings with a wonderful Mediterranean sensibility evident in the warmth that they convey through color and composition. Her varied subjects include: […]

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During The Pandemic: A Conversation with Barney Levitt, CM

By admin on January 15, 2021

Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Oranges and Cobalt, oil on canvas, 8” x 16”   Pictured: Barney Levitt Barney is both a Copley Master and “master of realist painting” who can capture every day objects in unique and life like poses, while bringing meaning and sentimentality to the simplest of compositions. Barney’s calm and serious […]

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During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Barbara Leiner

By admin on January 2, 2021

Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Barbara Leiner in front of one of her paintings. Pictured: Abstract Figurations, oil on canvas, 50”x90” My conversation with artist Barbara Leiner brings me to a new level of understanding how the process of “creating” goes way beyond the intellectual for some artists. Painting is visceral and instinctive for Barbara. […]

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