Will Cotton
Because my main medium is illustration, people often assume that I’m not into paintings. Wrong! I’ve tried painting in past but found that it’s just not my thing. Which means that I have an even higher regard for those who do it well. I’m also addicted to chocolate — not just regular chocolate, but quality chocolate. So when I first saw Will Cotton’s paintings at the Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea, New York, in 2002, I immediately fell in love with them. They are beautiful, witty, funny and sexy. I want to drown in his enormous landscapes of chocolate, candies and cakes.
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Yuko Shimizu said | 20 September, 2007
I am glad you liked his work, Charlee! I will try to make more posts on art in future.
monica said | 20 September, 2007
i love fine, dark dark chocolate, too! maybe this guy is overcoming his diabetes…very rich and lush.
are the paintings big?
Yuko Shimizu said | 21 September, 2007
Yes, they are big. Starting around 60″ (about 150cm) . His website shows size of each paintings, so check it out. http://www.willcotton.com
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Charlee said | 20 September, 2007
Thanks for introducing us to his work Yuko, its truly inspiring!