COOK'S ROOST

Information on the Stained Glass Artist - Sylvia Cook

The works of this artist span a broad spectrum of manners from the earliest paintings in oil, to later circular format of resist and encaustic acrylic stain, watercolors and many various creative pieces of stained glass.  The works in glass have taken diverse avenues of traditional, objective, religious, and contemporary.  Many of her designs include materials other than standard glass, and her works are continuously unique.  The pieces highlight private residence, business or commercial establishments and many church windows of varying denominations.

Sylvia has taught Art, French, Gifted Education and English in public schools and colleges in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Missouri.  She also has judged art and photography shows and lectured on art for libraries and State Education Departments.  Besides teaching, she has been a farmer, rancher, restauranteur, photographer, published poet, and editor of a national newsletter.

Currently, Sylvia maintains a studio specializing in creative and original works in stained glass, painting, and web design.  She devotes great effort to high standards of craftsmanship, creativity, and designs to fit your personal desires. 

You are welcome to contact her with questions or requests for any types of commissions.

Awards, Notable Commissions, and Education

Awards and Recognitions in Painting, Stained Glass, and Photography

• Best in Show - in Painting and Stained Glass
• #1 Patron's Award
• Numerous Purchase Awards
• Recurrent Winner in Regional and Statewide Competitions
• Exhibition in Congressional Offices in Washington, D.C. and Statewide Tours
• One-Man Exhibitions in Nebraska and Wyoming in both Painting and Stained Glass
• Permanent Collections with Colleges and Associated Art Clubs

Notable Commission and Collections

• Governor Herschler of Wyoming
• United Transportation Union
• Carnegie Arts Center
• "Save the Wyo" Commercial Designs
• Private Collections in California, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Washington, and Pennsylvania

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Fine Arts - University of Denver
• Master of Science with Emphasis in Art - University of Nebraska
• Additional Studies of Art and Gifted Education from Universities of Colorado, Northern Colorado,  Wyoming, and Missouri, along with smaller State Universities and Colleges.
• Personal studies of Art and Stained Glass in Europe

Cook's Roost

CooRoo Studio and CooRoo Beagles

Sylvia L. Cook

Princeton, Missouri

660-748-4086

E-mail Sylvia