About the Artist
About the Artist
Bryan Cohen calls Wilmington, Delaware home. Growing up in Sussex County, his work reflects his childhood spent in coastal Delaware and offshore fishing with his stepfather, as well as the surrounding rural landscapes. Bryan was fortunate to have been mentored by his Milford High School art teacher and accomplished watercolor artist John Bayalis, who recognized his talent and encouraged him to embark on a lifelong pursuit of artistic growth.
Bryan studied the fine arts through his own personal discovery. While his earlier works are primarily watercolors, Bryan matriculated through acrylics and realized his affinity for oils in the past decade. An avid photographer, Bryan’s artwork is sourced from the images he captures in the beauty of the everyday.
More recently, Bryan incorporates plein air experiences into his works. Bryan is inspired by the works of Isaac Livitan, Edgar Payne, and Normal Rockwell, as well as contemporary painters Ritchie Carter, Mark Boedges, and Juliette Aristides, just to name a few.
Bryan’s journey is a testament to his deep appreciation for the creative process. Bryan continues to infuse homes and spaces with art that resonates with him on a personal level, and he's grateful for the opportunity to share it with his community.
Education
1989 - 1991 Art Institute of Philadelphia
Exhibitions & Festivals
2011 - Monmouth Museum 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Monmouth, NJ
2012 - Delaware Art Museum Centennial Juried Exhibition, Wilmington, DE
2014 - Oxford Arts Alliance, National Juried Exhibition, Oxford, PA
2017 - Oxford Arts Alliance, 3 annual National Juried Show, Oxford, PA (Award won)
2018- Solo exhibition at Greenville Country club through Blue Streak Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2019- Biggs Museum “Biggs Body: a juried competition of figurative art, Dover, DE
2020- 29th Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils (Award won)
2020- Salon Exhibition of Traditional Oils Juried show of traditional oils
2020- Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of America
Bryan Cohen
