Sophie M Cook

b.1976

My work is principally concerned with observation, colour relationships and the dynamic interplay of marks on the painted surface. Flowers play a key role in my practice as their complex forms, limitless palette combinations and lyricism inform a visual language that I want my paintings to convey.

Each painting attempts to describe the language of form and light in a way which is unique and as a direct emotional response to the subject. I work from life and look forward to the change of seasons throughout the year and the effects these conditional shifts have on my work.

I paint mainly inside from my studio in Kent but occasionally venture outside to paint the landscape. I also paint portraits and regularly take on commissions. Please do get in touch if you wish to discuss any aspects of my work or a commission.

My work has been collected widely in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US. I am represented by Highgate Contemporary Art, British Contemporary Art & Howard Hue Gallery. I have shown work at the Chelsea Arts Society over several years and sold work at Christies Auction House.

I am also a founding member of UK Floral Oil Painting Collective, ‘Floris Fine Art’ .