curriculum vitae



EDUCATION
2010 – 2011    Oil Painting with Yana Dimitrova, MFA, BA, SCAD
2005 – 2011    Watercolor with Sarah Forbes Peterson, Aspen, CO (autumn)
1975    Symposium Birmingham, AL, Museum Needlework Restoration & Art
1971 – 1974    Painting with Clark Walker, Montgomery, AL
1966 – 1967    Study MAT Duke University, Completed Teaching Certificate
1966    Duke University, Durham, NC, BA Russian Studies, Intensive Russian, Cum Laude
1963 – 1964    George Washington University, Creative Writing
1961 – 1963    Queens College, Charlotte, NC, Advanced French Studies, Russian Language
1962    Corcoran Gallery: China & Japan, Washington, D.C. (autumn)
1956 – 1961    Julius Delbos: New York Watercolor Society, Rosemary Hall School, Greenwich CT

MEDIA
Watercolor, Oil, Hand-embellished digital prints and Mixed Media

EXHIBITIONS - PAINTINGS
2017
"Watercolour" 18 Cranberry Lane, Amagansett, NY - August/September
2015    
“Spring Is In The Air" Mixed media, Framed Image, Denver, CO - March/May
"Local Artist Lucy Cookson 'Prints' " Golden Eagle, East Hampton, NY - June/September
New Representation by Halelea Gallery, Kauai, Hawaii
Springs Invitational Exhibit, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
2014
"5 Artists Show" Southampton Cultural Center, Southampton, NY June - July
Springs Invitational Exhibit, Sue Toussow, curator - Two week show in August
"Amagansett Painters Show" Historical Society Barn, Amagansett NY - August
New House Gallery show at Eleanor Whitmore Botanical - September
"Four Artist Exhibit" Windy Dune, Amagansett NY - October/November
2013
"Annual Guild Hall Members' Art Exhibit" East Hampton NY
"Clothesline Show" 3-day art show, Guild Hall East Hampton NY
A Boston Square, oils at Framed Image, Denver, CO
2012
"A Taste Of Summer", Framed Image. Denver, CO
2011
"Seaside to Mountainside", Group Exhibition, 38 Entries, Framed Image, Denver, CO
1989 – 2011
Guild Hall Members' Art Exhibit, Six years of participation, East Hampton, NY
2011
Guild Hall Members' Art Exhibit "Little Bee", East Hampton, NY
2010
East End Arts Council Member, Riverhead, NY
"Soiree" One Day Exhibit, Atlanta, GA
2009
Colony Club, Members' Art Exhibit, New York, NY
2007, 2009, 2011
Devon Yacht Club, Members' Art Exhibit, Amagansett, NY
1976
Montgomery, AL, Museum of Fine Art

AWARDS
Honorable Mention "Woman" East Ends Arts Council, Riverhead, NY, 2010
Honorable Mention, “Study 24” Members’ Exhibition, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY

ART COLLECTIONS
Ohio River School Paintings - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yellowees, Atlanta, GA
Dixie Seldon - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas, Atlanta, GA
American Impressionists - Mrs. Caroline Tyson, East Hampton, NY
William Meritt Chase - Mr. and Mrs. Christopher White, Amagansett, NY
Heade - Ms. Susan Woods Richardson, Amagansett, NY
Metcalf - Mrs. Sharon Magness, Denver, CO
Elizabeth Nanse - Rosemary Hall School, Greenwich, CT
Wendy Artin

EXHIBITIONS - NEEDLEWORK
1995    March of Dimes Luncheon, Opening Ritz Carlton, Boston, MA
1994    Opening for Mario Buatta with Thimbelina, Ritz Carlton, Atlanta, GA
1991 – 2003    High Point Furniture Market Compliments of House and Garden Magazine
1990    Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC
1989 - 1990    Needlework - Dining Chairs, Southampton, NY
1988    Presentation Collection Mario Buatta for Thimbelina 5th Avenue, NY
1976    Chairman, Yarn Arts Bicentennial Gift from Junior League of the City of Montgomery, AL
1974    Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA, needlework design and restoration
1973    Museum of Fine Art, Montgomery, AL
1970    Ordman-Shaw Commission 16' x 16' needlework rug, Historical House, Montgomery, AL
1970 – 1971    Symposium, Birmingham, AL

NEEDLEWORK COLLECTIONS
Margot Horne, Director/Owner "We Lead the Hunt,” Southampton, NY
Dina Merrill, Custom Bench for Book "Fabulous Needlework for Famous People"
Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, Los Angeles, CA
Mrs. Anwar Sadat, Cairo Egypt, and Los Angeles, CA
Mrs. Preston, Ambassador to Singapore (wife)
Sally Quinn, Press Washington Post
Mrs. Mary Roberto Yellowees, Atlanta, GA
Mrs. George Ahmad

CLIENTS - Commissioned Works
Dale Leff Garstin
Garth & Jennifer Wakeford
Leslie & David Clark
Mr. Dann
Blue Lobster

TEACHING / INSTRUCTION
1976    Leader, “Yarn Arts” workshops with Maggie Lane
1970 – 1974    Teacher, YMCA, Montgomery, AL, Needlepoint Art and Needlework
1969 – 1970    Teacher, Booker T. Washington H.S., 11th Grade French and English
1966 – 1967    Teacher, Hillsborough H.S., North Carolina Student Teaching/MAT
1963    Teacher, Washington Day School Kindergarten, Art & French

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1968 – Present    Thimbelina, Inc.,  Needlework Design and Collection
Founder, President and Creative Director
1988 – 2000    Collaboration with Mario Buatta, Decorator

 

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Liquid Language @ Fay Gold Gallery
Liquid Language @ Fay Gold Gallery

A unique look inside Lucy’s solo exhibition “Liquid Language” at Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta.

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Watercolors @ MM Fine Art, Southampton
Watercolors @ MM Fine Art, Southampton

“Watercolors” Group Exhibit, 2019 at MM Fine Art, Southampton, NY

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Lucy's Gardiners Bay Studio
Lucy's Gardiners Bay Studio

A look inside Lucy's Gardiners Bay painting studio in East Hampton, New York.

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Water Colour - Exhibition Video Tour
Water Colour - Exhibition Video Tour

Video tour of Lucy's show "Water Colour" at 18 Cranberry Lane in August 2017.

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Lucy Cookson Prints
Angel Palm II
Angel Palm II
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Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Angel Palm II, 2021 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 6.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 4.6 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 20 x 15 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 16.5 x 11 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 36 x 25 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 31.5 x 21 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Vibrant Moth, 2020
Vibrant Moth, 2020
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Vibrant Moth, 2020 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 7 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 5.25 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 20 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 16 x 12 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 32 x 25 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 28 x 21 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Lobster, Octopus, Fairy, 2020
Lobster, Octopus, Fairy, 2020
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Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Lobster, Octopus, Fairy, 2020 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9.5 x 10 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 7.5 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 15 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 12 x 13 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 32 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 26 x 28 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Flamingos, 2020
Flamingos, 2020
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Flamingos, 2020 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9.5 x 9.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 7 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 16 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 12.5 x 12.8 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 30 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 25 x 25.5 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

I've Seen a Face
I've Seen a Face
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor I’ve Seen a Face, 2018 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 6.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 4.6 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 20 x 14 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 16.5 x 11 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 36 x 25 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 31.5 x 21 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Moth II (Little Bee)
Moth II (Little Bee)
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Moth II (Little Bee), 2009 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 7 x 9 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 5 x 7 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 15 x 20 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 12 x 16.5 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 27 x 36 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 23.2 x 32 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Aspen Cowslips
Aspen Cowslips
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Aspen Cowslips, 2012 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 10 x 9 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Image area: 7 x 6.2" in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 18 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Image area: 14 x 12.3 in.
    Framed with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 27 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600
    Image area: 26 x 22.8 in.

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Seahorse (Blue)
Seahorse (Blue)
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Seahorse II (Hawaii Seahorse), 2014 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 7.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 18 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 26 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Seahorse (Orange)
Seahorse (Orange)
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Seahorse II (Hawaii Seahorse), 2014 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 7.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 18 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 26 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

Seahorse (Red)
Seahorse (Red)
from $125.00

Archival Inkjet Print of Original Watercolor Seahorse II (Hawaii Seahorse), 2014 by Lucy Cookson. Printed on Fine Art Watercolor Paper.

  • 9 x 7.5 in. – Limited Edition of 800 – $125
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $185

  • 18 x 16 in. – Limited Edition of 500 – $250
    Framed     with White Gallery Frame– $500

  • 30 x 26 in. – Limited Edition of 150 – $600

Each print is cataloged, stamped, and hand-numbered for authenticity.

If you would like a frame for a larger work, please contact us for a unique quote.

 

Lucy Cookson Prints of Original Artwork

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UPCOMING EVENT
Lucy Cookson: Water Colour Exhibition
Lucy Cookson: Water Colour Exhibition

From August 12th to September 10th 2017, Lucy invited family, friends, and art lovers into her home at 18 Cranberry Lane in Amagansett, NY to view her most recent water colour works. Click to view our video walk-through!

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