David Cobley

Here We All Are, 14 May 2012

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:52:56 +0000

The picture I have been working on for over two years is now complete. It has been a challenge in more ways than one, but I think it achieves what I wanted it to when I started. I have submitted it for the Threadneedle Prize, but if it doesn’t get in I have other plans for it. Now I want to tackle something even bigger, but get paid for it this time.

Oil studies, February 13th 2012

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:36:59 +0000

When I have a bit of time to spare, usually on a Friday afternoon, I like to paint one of the regular visitors to the coffee house downstairs. The studies measure 10 x 8 inches and take around a couple of hours. They are fun for the sitters and and good practice for me, and here they are on the wall of the shop as you come in the door.

Liferoom III

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:48:01 +0000

oil on linen

18 18 in

(46 x 46 cm)

Doubt

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:12:00 +0000

oil on linen

66 x 66 in

(168 x 168 cm)

On Red III

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:54:37 +0000

oil on linen

18 x 18 in

(46 x 46 cm)

Fragile Hero II

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:55:00 +0000

oil on linen

14 x 12 in

(35.5 x 30.5 cm)

All By Myself

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:51:52 +0000

oil on linen

48 x 48 in

(122 x 122 cm)

As seen on Show Me The Monet

BBC News South West, June 20th 2011

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:12:42 +0000

Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, said: “This is an important new portrait of a very significant figure. I am delighted that David Cobley has created such a compelling portrait.”

New studio, July 1st 2011

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:32:48 +0000

My youngest daughter Maya and her husband Kevin opened Java Coffee House in Bath just one year ago. They offered me use of a room on the top floor as a studio so I now work from there, having sublet my studio at Bath Artists’ Studios. It is a light, airy room that overlooks Kingsmead Square. You are very welcome to drop by and see me there, and to enjoy some of the best coffee and cakes anywhere.

Sir Martin Evans

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:19:43 +0000

oil on linen

23 x 28 in

(58.3 x 71.2 cm)

The National Portrait Gallery Collection

This portrait was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, and emphasises the groundbreaking discovery made by Sir Martin in 1980. The writing in the background is a replica of a page of his notebook on the culture of embryonic stem cells. The painting depicts Sir Martin examining cultures in a Petri dish, and was painted following several visits to his home and Cardiff University. I wanted to show Sir Martin’s gentleness and curiosity, while creating a dynamic composition that illustrated a key moment of scientific discovery.