"Forest Shadows" PICTURE OF THE WEEK by Award-Winning Acrylic Artist, Ed Cook

A walk along the trails running through Indiana's TURKEY RUN STATE PARK on an unseasonably warm fall day generated several reference photos from which Ed Cook could work his magic. Measuring less than 4" x 4", this captivatingly small drawing perfectly captures extraordinarily and precise detail.

Ed’s work has been recognized with inclusion in the Whiskey Painters of America and Miniature Artists of America of which he holds a Signature Membership. He’s also an inductee in the Illinois Senior Hall of Fame and the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. For the past 30 years, he has been represented by River Gallery in Chattanooga, Tenn. Ed resides in Batavia, IL. ###