Peter Simpson Cook

Peter draws from his experiences growing up in the Mountain West to create watercolors, portraits, oil and acrylic works rife with depictions of zen landscapes, architectural beauty and portraits, lending artistic insight to life in the West. As a Southern California based artist, Cook's canvases and portraits center on light and shadow with themes of hands holding leaves, blowing paper and architectural stillness; his watercolors explore passionate landscapes and abstract themes from the natural world. His studio is in West Hollywood.

Fine Art

COMMISSIONS

2015 to present, portrait on canvas, Commissioned by UCI School of Law, Irvine, Ca.

2015 to present, portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Nasiry Family, Los Angeles, Ca.

2014 - 2015, Elfreide Cannon portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Charles Cannon, Irvine, Ca.

2013, Jesus Martinez portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Teri Klass, Los Angeles, Ca.

2012 - 2013, Charles Cannon portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Charles Cannon, Irvine Ca.

2010 - 2011, Mark P. Robinson Jr. portrait on canvas, UCI School of Law, Irvine, Ca.

2007, Sunday Syndrome L.A., watercolor giclée prints, Commissioned by W Hotel, Westwood, Ca.

2006, Poolside Collection, six paintings on canvas, Commissioned by Sofitel Hotel, Los Angeles, Ca.

2005, Site Unseen, four paintings on canvas, Commissioned by C. Pendergast, W. Hollywood, Ca.

2005, Self Portrait, painting on canvas, Commissioned by C. Pendergast, W. Hollywood, Ca.

2002, Pieces of Sky, three watercolors on paper, Commissioned by Dale Prokupek, Beverly Hills, Ca.

1980, Great Hall, stain glass window design, Commissioned by So.Utah University, Cedar City, Ut.

EXHIBITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS

2010 to present, Mural Panels, five paintings on birch, Whipple Russell Architects, Larchmount, Ca.

2013 to present, ten abstract watercolors on paper, Pacific Medical Group, Los Angeles, Ca.

2006, Reflections, group exhibition, Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station, S.M. & Anaheim, Ca.

2005, Human Nature, new paintings by Peter Cook, Risk Press Gallery, West Hollywood, Ca.

2006, Modern Living in the Moment, 88 ft. mural installation on 22 birch wood panels, Southern California Home & Garden Show, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, Ca. Hosting Gallery: Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station Arts Centre, Santa Monica, Ca.

RESUME

BIOGRAPHY

Peter was born in Salt Lake City of British artist immigrants in the mid 1950s. On full scholarship he studied at Utah State University in advertising design. He received his BA at Southern Utah University in fine art and theatre design, and has been a professional working artist and designer since. Moving to Los Angeles in the 1980s, Peter has worked in a variety of artistic professions such as graphic designer, art director, illustrator, as well as a fine art career in portrait painting, including studio work, installation and public art.

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR, ARTIST:

Bright Design, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 1998- on going

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles, Ca. 2002- on going

Paragone Gallery, Fine Art Rep.,  2004- on going

Creative Services, The WB/CW TV Network, Burbank, Ca. 1998-2008

Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, Disney Studios, Burbank, Ca. 1996-2002

Shoolery Design, Inc., Los Angeles, Ca. 2004

Sharpe+Associates, Illustration Rep, Los Angeles, Ca. 1990-2000

ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER:

Dyer/Mutchnick, Los Angeles, Ca. 1992-1993 

Boulevard/Dyer, Los Angeles, Ca. 1991-1992

Rod Dyer Group, Los Angeles, Ca. 1988-1991

AC&R,DHB&Bess Advertising, Los Angeles. Ca. 1987-1988

Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, Ca. 1986-1987

Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cedar City, Ut. 1975-1986

Adrian Parry, Inc., Salt Lake City, Ut. 1985-1986

Conant & Associates, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1984-1985

University of Utah, Continuing Ed, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1983-1984

Utah Opera Company, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1981-1982

THEATRE GRAPHIC DESIGN

THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING, New York, NY:  The 52nd Annual Tony Awards, 1998.

THE MARK TAPER FORUM, Center Theatre Group, Music Center of Los Angeles, Ca:  Ghetto, 1986; The Traveler, 1987; Roza, 1987; Babbitt A Marriage, 1987; 20th Season Brochure, 1987.

THE ODYSSEY THEATRE ENSEMBLE, West Los Angeles, Ca:  The False Servant, 2015; Oedipus Machina, 2015; Anna Christie, 2015; Othello, 2014; A Delicate Balance, 2014; A Steady Rain, 2014; Creditors, 2013; Ionescopade, 2013; Rank, 2013; In My Corner, 2013; What The Butler Saw, 2012; The Irish Curse, 2012; Impro Theatre, 2012; The King of Hearts is Off Again, 2012; Silent, 2012; EndDays, 2011; La Posada Magica, 2009; Bach at Leipzig, 2009; Taking Steps, 2009; Abigail’s Party, 2008; This Lime Tree Bower, 2007; How the Other Half Loves, 2007; Small Tragedy, 2007; A Chorus of Disapproval, 2006; First Monday in October, 2006; Flags, 2005; Far Away, 2004; Sit and Shiver, 2004; Lobby Hero, 2004; First Love, 2003; Because I Said So, 2003; Stand Up Shakespeare, 2002; Communicating Doors, 2002. NEW LEAF ENDEAVORS, Los Angeles, Ca:  Tweaked, 2011; The Laughing Cow, 2012; Changes, 2015. SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE, Sierra Madre, Ca:  Woman in Mind, 2012.

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Cedar City, Ut: The 1975 Season: The Merchant of Venice, Richard II, The Two Gentlemen of Verona; The 1978 Season: Twelfth Night, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scandals; The 1979 Season: The Merry Wives of Windsor, King Lear, All’s Well That Ends Well; The 1980 Season: The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Measure for Measure; The 1981 Season: Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Henry IV Part One, The Guardsman; The 1982 Season: As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, Henry IV Part Two; The 1983 Season: Henry V, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice; The 1984 Season: The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Troilus and Cressida; The 1985 Season: Antony and Cleopatra, Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Symphony Hall, Salt Lake City, Ut:  Eighth Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, 1986. PROMISED VALLEY PLAYHOUSE, Salt Lake City, Ut:  Guys and Dolls, 1985.

UTAH OPERA COMPANY, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Ut:  La Fanciulla Del West, 1982;  Lucia Di Lammermoor, 1981; Don Pasquale, 1981. BABCOCK THEATRE, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Ut:  A Taste of Honey, 1980; The Seagull, 1980; Table Manners, 1981,

FEATURE FILM GRAPHIC DESIGN

BUENA VISTA PICTURES, DISNEY STUDIOS, Burbank, Ca., KEY ART: Keeping the Faith, 2000; The Other Sister, 1999; Flubber, 1997 – Winner of a Key Art Award from the Hollywood Reporter, Teaser Poster, 1998; A Far Off Place, 1993; D.O.A., 1987. Proposed Key Art: Pearl Harbor, 2001; Cradle Will Rock, 1999; The Straight Story, 1999; Mystery Alaska, 1999; Beloved, 1998. ROD DYER GROUP, DYER/MUTCHNICK, Los Angeles, Ca.  KEY ART: Peter’s Friends, 1992; Waterland, 1992; War Party, 1988; Miss Firecracker, 1987.  PRINT: Oscar Consideration Brochures for Godfather III, 1990; The Crying Game, 1992 and Much Ado About Nothing, 1993.

WARNER BROS. FEATURE ANIMATION, Glendale, Ca. DEVELOPMENT ART:  Illustration sketches for animated feature film development, The Iron Giant, 1999.

TELEVISION GRAPHIC DESIGN

THE WB/CW TV NETWORK, Creative Services, Burbank, Ca., KEY ART POSTER: What I Like about You, 2004.  PROMOTION ART:  Jack & Bobby, 2004 – Winner of PromaxDBA Award;  PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: Run of the House, 2004; Steve Harvey’s Big Time, 2003; High School Reunion, 2003; Kid’s WB Poke Read-A-Rama, 2004;  Felicity, 2002; 1999 Season Art. Illustration for WB Holiday Card, 2003. WB Frog Development Art, 2003. PARAMOUNT TELEVISION GROUP, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, Hollywood, Ca. PRINT: Frasier, etc.,. Press Kit Covers, 1995-1996. Final Episode Event Invitation for Cheers, 1993. SHOOLERY DESIGN, Holllywood, Ca.  PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: Hallmark TV Movie The Magic of Ordinary Days, 2005. AC&R,DHB&Bess ADVERTISING, Los Angeles, Ca. PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: NBC Network TV Guide Mini Series Advertsing for Lincoln, 1988; Around the World in 80 Days, 1989.

ILLUSTRATION & LOGO DESIGN CLIENTS

Aids Project Los Angeles, American Express, American West Airlines, Apple’s "Develop" Magazine, Auto Club of California, Barista Dairy and Fruit Drinks, Better Home and Gardens Magazine, Beverly Center, Body & Soul Workout, Bright Design, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, CAA Corporate, Carver Sutro Vineyards, City Roasters Coffee Co., Coldwell Banker, The Creative Alliance, Disneyland, The Disney Store, Doughboys Bakery & Cafe, Electronic Evidence Discovery, Emerge Magazine, Endeavor Space Shuttle California, Harvard Business Review, HBO, Hunts Ketchup, Jack and Jill Ice Cream, John Deere Co., Jones Intercable Inc., King’s Fish House, LA Eyeworks, Land Stewards, Lexus Website, McDonalds, Mark Taper Forum, Maxwell House Coffee, Metropolis Software, Mind Extension University, MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas, Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Murai America, Nestle, New Leaf Endeavors, Ondine: An Interbath Co., Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Pacific Medical Group, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television Group, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Rod Dyer Group, Dyer/Mutchnick, Santa Monica Conservancy, Sierra Madre Playhouse, Shoolery Design Inc., Sweet Factory, Terra's Belgian Style Frites, Tony Awards, Triad Center, Trusteeship Magazine, Turner Pictures Wordwide, UK/USA Magazine, University of Utah Continuing Education, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Utah Opera Company, Viacom Store, Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers Feature Animation, The WB/CW Television Network, Zoe’s Zoo Animal Art Prints.

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