Graham Cook

Artist In Residence Profile

Graham is an artist from Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

• Graham is a painter of landscapes, wildlife, architectural scenes and colorful abstracts, working with both acrylic and watercolor paints, as well as mixed media.

• He studied painting, drawing and printmaking at Northern Lights College in Northern British Columbia, later on expanding into ceramics and photography. He then completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and teacher training at the University of Victoria, B.C., majoring in painting and drawing, followed by a Master’s degree at San Francisco State University.

• He has received awards at various juried art shows and has had many exhibitions of his work. 

• Graham was awarded a Canadian Governor General’s Medal.

• In 2006 Graham won the North American Teacher of the Year award for his work with braille instruction, as well as developing tactile diagrams and resources for children with visual impairments.

Graham and his wife Ineke enjoy living on Vancouver Island surrounded by nature. There, they both enjoy coastal walks, the beautiful beaches and trails to amazing waterfalls. Graham and Ineke are avid travellers and over the years have visited almost 100 countries. 

Graham is excited to teach in Oceania’s Artist Loft.