John Cox Fine Art

For over 30 years, John Cox has traveled extensively to personally experience the actual locations of his works. A painter of light and shadows, you will see the importance of mood and feel his emotion with what he creates on canvas.

John became fascinated with art at an early age through the classic illustrations in books and magazines. Illustrators such as N. C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, and most especially Tom Lovell forged his interest in art. It is interesting though that he would not find his way to art until in his mid thirties. Instead, John would serve his country for four years in the U. S. Navy, traveling the world. Honorably discharged and returning to his home in Texas, he became involved in the professional levels of auto racing as a driver of Top Fuel dragsters. This continued through 1975. Rising costs of racing and a growing family had John thinking of a new career. Almost by accident a friend showed his drawings to a gallery owner, who convinced him to try his hand at art. Starting as a part-time artist did not last long. Sales demanded more of his time to produce art. He started painting in watercolors and progressed to oils which became his primary medium.

John further developed his craft from works in museums and galleries and the invaluable association with other highly regarded artists who have shared their knowledge and offered ideas to take his work to its high level. John uses the knowledge imparted to him to create his own style. He uses plein-aire works, sketches and his photos to bring to life the depth and dimension to his body of work.

Today, his paintings are represented in fine art galleries and museums throughout the United States. John's works are also part of numerous private, public, and corporate collections both here and internationally. He has earned significant recognition and awards throughout his thirty years of painting.

We hope you enjoy this preview of the art of light and shadows by John Cox.

SHOWS AND AWARDS

1999-	Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show held at the Old West Museum	Wyoming
1997-2001	Great American West Show	Arizona
1990-2001	Settlers West Miniature Art Show	Arizona
1990-2001	Settlers West Summer Show	Arizona
1997-2000	Las Vegas Art Show and Auction	Nevada
1997	"The Woman in Art" Bennington Center for the Arts	Vermont
1995	Guest Artist A.I.C.A. Show, Gene Autry Museum	California
1992-1993	Peppertree Western Art Show	California
1992-1996	Albuquerque Fine Arts Museum Miniature Show	New Mexico
1991-1995	Wally Grewe Miniature Show	Minnesota & Montana
1989	Top 100, Arts for the Parks Show (1 of the top 5 sellers at the show)	Wyoming
1982	Death Valley Art Show (Silver Medal for Watercolor)	California
1977-1981	George Phippen Memorial Art Show (Silver Medal for Drawing)	Arizona
1976	Institute for Environmental Studies Fine Art Show	Texas

John Cox has been honored with 5 one-man shows, 8 two-person shows and 4 three-person shows.

COLLECTIONS

Sangre de Christo Arts Center	Colorado
Favell Museum	Oregon
DuPont Chemical Corp., Fine Art Collection	Delaware
Institute for Environmental Studies	Texas
Tyson Foods, Corporate Collection	Arkansas
Dial Corporation, Private Collection	Arizona
Southwest USA Banks, Public Collection	Nevada
Alamo National Bank	Texas
Johnson Development Corp.	Illinois
Hormel, CEO Private Collection	Arizona
Victor Land and Cattle Company	Utah
Crescent Paper Corp., Private Collection	Illinois
Scottsdale Financial Center	Arizona
Brown Oil Tool Corp., CEO Collection	Texas
Sunburst Development Corp., Private Collection	Arizona
Ridenour, Hienton, Harper and Kelhoffer, Private and Corporate Collection	Arizona
Scottsdale Heart Group, Private Collection	Arizona