Kay Coop
Kay’s works have been exhibited locally and across the country from San Diego to Rhode Island in juried regional and national exhibitions. Her work has won numerous awards in local exhibitions as well as national exhibitions. She recently won first place and purchase awards in the Kentucky Aqueous USA exhibition. Kay is a Platinum Star Artist in the Memphis Germantown Art League. Her serious focus on art began a few years ago upon retirement from the business world. She enjoys the camaraderie and inspiration of colleagues in the Memphis art community.
Kay works primarily in watercolor, but enjoys experimenting in other mediums and combining those with watercolor. She particularly enjoys the rustic “woodcut effect” of tempera resist and ink. She is particularly drawn to high value contrast, bright colors, and strong shapes. Her subject matter varies widely, but frequently has a touch of nostalgia and history combined with the implication of human interaction.
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