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Publications

The Ultimate  Guide to Painting from Photographs

by James Markle & Layne Vanover
F& W Publications
Featured Artist: Watercolor Demonstration of Yaquina Head Lighthouse
by Michele Cooper

Released October, 2005


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19th Annual Studio Open House


November 9, 2013

This is your official invitation to the NW Studio Annual Open House. You may bring spouses, family and friends.

Location: Michele's NW Studio
4821 132 Pl NE
Marysville, WA  98271

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time: 10 am to 7 pm.

Wine & Cheese: 5:00 pm to 7 pm

You may forward this information to interested friends or request map & directions from Michele Cooper



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Browse the racks, buy a stack of unframed paintings for a great price, meet other art lovers from around the NW and share some wine and cheese with Michele and Gary.
Special 19th Anniversary Surprises!
Drawing for Original Art
5:30 pm
Exhibitions

Work from the 5th Annual Plein Air Painters' US Open
August 28-Sept 15, 2010
Pacific Northwest Art School Coupeville, WA

  Participating Artist, Michele Cooper

CURRENTLY on display...work from the 5th Annual Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open - through September 15, 2010.
Michele's piece "Going for Green" is included
Come see gleaming barley fields, vistas, views and iconic structures.  Open Labor Day Weekend for your shopping convenience. Open Monday-Friday, 9-4 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on the weekend (Saturday, September 4-Monday, September 6).


"An Artist A Day" Exhibit & Auction
Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M

A reception for artists and the public will be held on Saturday, September 25th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. The auction will continue through the reception and will close at the end of the evening. All funds raised will benefit the Bellevue Schools Foundation,  which supports the efforts of 150 artist from 6 high schools in the Bellevue school district.
(See Michele's painting date below in Guest Appearances, 2010)

“BRUSHES with the Land”  Opens June 18th

The 4th annual “BRUSHES with the Land” show runs June 18 through July 18 and features a wide range of Northwest Landscapes by 42 artists from Washington and Oregon. Michele has been selected as one of the participating artists.


An Evening of Art & Jazz  for Youthnet
May 7th, 2010 (Friday)
Michele will exhibit 3 paintings at the annual Youthnet Art & Jazz event.. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. at theYouthnet building and is a fun way to end a work week with gourmet appetizers, beverage of choice and wonderful jazz and art --- all for only $10.

Tickets are available in advance at the Youthnet office or at the door.

Youthnet Building
227 North 4th Street

Mount Vernon WA  98273











"Going for Green"
11"x15"

One of Michele's Paintings for the Whidbey Island Plein Air Open

















"The Cook's Flowers"
15"x11"

One of 3 paintings by Michele Cooper at Youthnet Art & Jazz Event
Guest Appearances, 2011

Stanwood Camano Arts Guild
Wednesday, March  23, 2011
7:00 pm

Guest Lecturer/Watercolor Demonstration
General  Meeting of  SCAG

          Stanwood Library, 9701 271st Street NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Guest Appearances, 2010

5th Annual Plein Air Painters' US Open
August 24-28, 2010

  Artist in Action, Michele Cooper

A Three-Day "Paint-Out" on beautiful Whidbey Island in Ebey's Landing
National Historical Preserve and the town of Coupeville, WA. Culminating with an Event Gala, Awards Presentation & Sale on Saturday.
All for benefit of the Pacific NW Art School.

Patrons and interested art lovers are encouraged to spend the week end on Whidbey Island, watching the artists paint "en plein air", then attending the Saturday Gala/Sale.


An Artist a Day at Bellevue Art & Frame
August 19, 2010
Noon -4pm

  Artist in Action, Michele Cooper

Every day in August, between noon.and 4 P.M., a different artist will create a painting, drawing, collage, or print in the medium of his or her choice.
Artists will work in the art department. The public is invited to drop in each day to watch as artists create their paintings and drawings.
As each piece is finished, the canvases will be returned to their place in the gallery. Bid sheets will accompany each art piece. The public may bid on works by silent auction from August 1 through September 25th.
All funds will benefit the Bellevue Schools Foundation.


Guest Appearances, 2009

 Free Watercolor at  the Library
October 10, 2009 (Saturday)
Michele will be offerng two free programs
supported by Friends of the Library and Sno-Isle Library Foundation
.
Please click the links for more information.



Art Celebrates Conservation-2009 Plein Air Invitationsl
June 13-July 19, 2009
Artist in Action
Update July 19----Michele's plein air painting, "The Channel at Livingston Bay",
was given an award and sold at live auction during the garden party.

Between June 13 and July 17, artists from across Washington will be painting on lands protected forever by community action and the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Their works will be entered into a juried competition and will be available for viewing and purchase at a garden party on Sunday, July 19.

4th Annual Plein Air Painters' US Open
Sept 8-12, 2009

  Artist in Action

A Three-Day "Paint-Out" on beautiful Whidbey Island in Ebey's Landing
National Historical Preserve and the town of Coupeville, WA. Culminating with an Event Gala, Awards Presentation & Sale, and ending with a Sunday Public Exhibition and Sale - all for benefit of the Coupeville Arts Center.

Patrons and interested art lovers are encouraged to spend the week end on Whidbey Island, watching the artists paint "en plein air", then attending the Saturday Gala/Sale and the Sunday Exhibition/Sale.

Watercolor Demonstration, Exhibit & Workshop Sign Up




Northwest Watercolor Society
Tuesday, March  24, 2009
7:00 pm

Guest Lecturer/Watercolor Demonstration
General  Meeting of  NWWS

          St. Andrews Lutheran Church          
    2650 148th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA  98006
Ph. 425-454-2546






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"The Channel at Livingston Bay"
8"x10" Plein Air Watercolor

          



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Guest Appearances, 2008

Plein Air Painters' US Open - Sept 3-7, 2008
  Artist in Action

A Three-Day "Paint-Out" on beautiful Whidbey Island in Ebey's Landing
National Historical Preserve and the town of Coupeville, WA. Culminating with an Event Gala, Awards Presentation & Sale, and ending with a Sunday Public Exhibition and Sale - all for benefit of the Coupeville Arts Center.

Patrons and interested art lovers are encouraged to spend the week end on Whidbey Island, watching the artists paint "en plein air", then attending the Saturday Gala/Sale and the Sunday Exhibition/Sale.

Watercolor Demonstration, Exhibit & Workshop Sign Up





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Thursday, September 4, 2008
 

Art League North
McLean & Beaver Marsh Roads
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

Watercolor Demonstration












Exhibitions, 2008

WOMEN PAINTERS OF WASHINGTON

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Invitational Show
Columbia Center Gallery - 3rd Floor
(formerly Bank of America)

701 - 5th Ave, Seattle, WA

April 28 - August 1, 2008

Michele Cooper voted "Favorite Artist" by visitors to the gallery.




Women's University Club of Seattle
Spring Arts Show
April 2 & 3, 2008
1105 6th Ave.
Seattle, Washington 98101
206) 623-0402

Wednesday, April 2, 5:00-7:00 pm
Meet the Artists
Free Appetizers - No Host Bar

Thursday, April 3, 10:00 am -3:00 pm
The Spring Arts Show continues
Invite your friends and enjoy a special Spring Buffet Lunch


Reservations required for each event at  WUC














All New Watercolor Classes
Starting September  2008!

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Phone: 360-770-5977
E-mail 
michele@michelecooper.com

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Guest Appearances, 2007

The San Juan Preservation Trust and
 Plein Air Washington present
 "Art in the Islands" exhibit at Insights Gallery.
July 13-28, 2007

For two weeks in July, the San Juan Preservation Trust lands is sponsoring Plein Air Washington, Washington's largest outdoor painting group, to paint, document and celebrate the islands on canvas and paper. The end result will be a multiple-faceted portrait of the islands, from curly-barked madronas to its historic buildings and harbor views.

Then on July 28th, the accumulation of this artwork will be juried, displayed, and sold at Insights Gallery in Anacortes with proceeds benefiting the Preservation Trust.

Opening Gala,
 Saturday, July 28, 4p-7p. 
The show will continue through July 28-August 11, which coincides with the Anacortes Arts Festival weekend.

Plein Air Painters' US Open - Sept 6-9, 2007
  Artist in Action

A Three-Day "Paint-Out" on beautiful Whidbey Island in Ebey's Landing
National Historical Preserve and the town of Coupeville, WA. Culminating with an Event Gala, Awards Presentation & Sale, and ending with a Sunday Public Exhibition and Sale - all for benefit of the Coupeville Arts Center.

Patrons and interested art lovers are encouraged to spend the week end on Whidbey Island, watching the artists paint "en plein air", then attending the Saturday Gala/Sale and the Sunday Exhibition/Sale.

Watercolor Demonstration, Exhibit & Workshop Sign Up

















Exhibitions, 2007

NWWS SIGNATURE MEMBERS SHOW
Invitational at Daniel Smith, Inc.
Nov 1-30, 2007
15112 N.E. 24th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98052


Preview Party

Friday, November 2, 5:00 PM


KIRKLAND ARTS CENTER
ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SHOW
December 1-19, 2007
Monday - Saturday, 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open until 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 13
620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033-5421


Preview Party

Friday, November 30, 6:30 PM

WOMEN PAINTERS OF WASHINGTON

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Invitational Show
Columbia Center Gallery - 3rd Floor
(formerly Bank of America)

701 - 5th Ave, Seattle, WA

May 2 - July 28, 2007



























Guest Appearances, 2006

September 7-10, 2006
 
Artist in Action

A Three-Day "Paint-Out" on beautiful Whidbey Island in Ebey's Landing
National Historical Preserve and the town of Coupeville, WA. Culminating with an Event Gala, Awards Presentation & Sale, and ending with a Sunday Public Exhibition and Sale - all for benefit of the Coupeville Arts Center.

Patrons and interested art lovers are encouraged to spend the week end on Whidbey Island, watching the artists paint "en plein air", then attending the Saturday Gala/Sale and the Sunday Exhibition/Sale.

Watercolor Demonstration, Exhibit & Workshop Sign Up

Art Auction, 2006
September 8-October 20, 2006
 
Artwork on view at Bellevue Art Museum

September 8-October 20  Cooper's "Vincent", a handpainted tabletop sculpture, will be on display at the Bellevue Art Museum

See the auction to benefit the Performing Arts Center Eastside online at www.bucksforpace.org.



Exhibitions, 2006

August 1 - October 27, 2006

Women Painters of Washington Showcase
Celebration! Part IV
Columbia Center Gallery
701 5th Ave., Seattle, WA

Show reception August 10

May 1 - July 31, 2006

Women Painters of Washington Showcase
Celebration! Part III
Columbia Center Gallery
701 5th Ave., Seattle, WA

Show reception May 11



Studio Workshops--Bellingham, WA
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Subjects will include the natural landscape-rocks, trees, fields, still life, flowers, coastal scenes, water, buildings-both full views and close-up studies, with helpful handouts on techniques and design. See specific descriptions on our workshops page.

WHY NOT MAKE IT A TRUE RETREAT? Stay at the Fairhaven Village Inn  where we will be using the conference room for the workshop!

 





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Guest Appearances, 2005/6

Thursday, October 20, 2005

EAFA
Eastside Association of Fine Arts
Bellevue, WA
Watercolor Demonstration

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

SEATTLE CO-ARTS
Seattle, WA
Watercolor Demonstration

Saturday, May 20, 2006
2-5 pm  Artist in Action

EAFA  MEMBERSHIP SHOW
Eastside Association of Fine Arts
Trilogy at Redmond, WA
Watercolor Demonstration, Exhibit & Workshop Sign Up