Peter Simpson Cook
Peter draws from his experiences growing up in the mountain west and pacific coast to create watercolors and paintings that are rife with depictions of zen landscapes and architectural beauty, lending artistic insight to life in the West. As a Southern California based artist, Cook's canvases and portraits center on light and shadow with themes of hands holding leaves, blowing paper and architectural stillness; his watercolors explore passionate landscapes and abstract themes from the natural world. His studio is in Laguna Woods.
Fine Art
COMMISSIONS
2024-2025, Terry Delonas, portrait on canvas, commissioned by Charles Cannon, Walnut Creek, Ca.
2022-23, Victorio Peak, painting on canvas, featured in Gold, Lies and Videotape on the Discovery Channel.
2018, Jonathan Cannon, portrait on canvas, commissioned by Charles Cannon, Walnut Creek, Ca
2017, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, portrait on canvas, commissioned by UCI School of Law, Irvine, Ca.
2015, Nasiry Family, portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Nasiry, West Los Angeles, Ca.
2015, Elfreide Cannon, portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Charles Cannon, Irvine, Ca.
2013, Jesus Martinez, portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Teri Klass, Los Angeles, Ca.
2013, Charles Cannon portrait on canvas, Commissioned by Charles Cannon, Irvine Ca.
2011, Mark P. Robinson Jr. portrait on canvas, UCI School of Law, Irvine, Ca.
2007, Sunday Syndrome L.A., watercolor giclée prints, Commissioned by W Hotel, Westwood, Ca.
2006, Poolside Collection, six paintings on canvas, Commissioned by Sofitel Hotel, Los Angeles, Ca.
2005, Site Unseen, four paintings on canvas, Commissioned by C. Pendergast, W. Hollywood, Ca.
2005, Self Portrait, painting on canvas, Commissioned by C. Pendergast, W. Hollywood, Ca.
2002, Pieces of Sky, three watercolors on paper, Commissioned by Dale Prokupek, Beverly Hills, Ca.
1980, Great Hall, stain glass window design, Commissioned by So.Utah University, Cedar City, Ut.
EXHIBITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
2010-2022, Mural Installation panels, five paintings on birch, Whipple Russell Architects, Larchmount, Ca.
2013-15, Ten Abstract Watercolors on paper, Pacific Medical Group, Los Angeles, Ca.
2006, Reflections, group exhibition, Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station, S.M. & Anaheim, Ca.
2005, Human Nature, new paintings by Peter Cook, Risk Press Gallery, West Hollywood, Ca.
2006, Modern Living in the Moment, 88 ft. mural installation on 22 birch wood panels, Southern California Home & Garden Show, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, Ca. Hosting Gallery: Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station Arts Centre, Santa Monica, Ca.
RESUME
BIOGRAPHY
Peter was born in Salt Lake City of British artist immigrants in the mid 1950s. On full scholarship he studied at Utah State University in Art. He received his BA at Southern Utah University in Fne Art and Theatre Design, and has been a professional working artist and designer since. Moving to Southern California in the 1980s, he has worked in a variety of artistic professions such as a fine art career in commissioned portrait painting, studio work, installation and public art. Peter is an award winning graphic designer, art director, illustrator, book writer, publisher and the creator of PSC Art Studio which sells art prints, cards and books on-line.
FINE ART & DESIGN EXPERIENCE
FINE ARTIST: Paragon Fine Art Gallery Representation, West Hollywood, 2004-2009: Seven commissioned paintings on canvas Sofitel Hotel, L.A.; Watercolor fine art giclé prints at the W Westwood Hotel; Watercolors sold to private collections.
FINE ARTIST: Berman/Turner Projects, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica (hosting gallery) & Anaheim, Ca. 2006: Reflections group exhibition; Modern Living in the Moment commissioned mural installation, Southern California Home & Garden Show, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, Ca.
ILLUSTRATOR: Bright Design, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 1998-2022
ART DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles, Ca. 2002-2025
ART DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Creative Services, The WB/CW TV Network, Burbank, Ca. 1998-2008
ILLUSTRATOR: Sharpe+Associates, Illustration Rep, Los Angeles, Ca. 1990-2004
ART DIRECTOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR: Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, Disney Studios, Burbank, Ca. 1996-2002
ART DIRECTOR, SKETCH ARTIST: Shoolery Design, Inc., Los Angeles, Ca. 1992
ART DIRECTOR | GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Dyer/Mutchnick, Los Angeles, Ca. 1992-1993
Boulevard/Dyer, Los Angeles, Ca. 1991-1992
Rod Dyer Group, Los Angeles, Ca. 1988-1991
AC&R,DHB&Bess Advertising, Los Angeles. Ca. 1987-1988
Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, Ca. 1986-1987
Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cedar City, Ut. 1975-1986
Adrian Parry, Inc., Salt Lake City, Ut. 1985-1986
Conant & Associates, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1984-1985
University of Utah, Continuing Ed, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1983-1984
Utah Opera Company, Salt Lake City, Ut. 1981-1982
PSC ART STUDIO
ARTIST | ILLUSTRATOR | DESIGNER | AUTHOR:
ART PRINTS & CARDS: 32 Modern Animal and 14 Chinese Zodiac Animal Giclée Fine Art Prints.
BOOKS: Way of the New Moon Circle, 2025; Selected Poems, 2021, Little Alphabet Animals, 2020; Turning Forty, 2007.
THEATRE GRAPHIC DESIGN
THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING, New York, NY: The 52nd Annual Tony Awards, 1998.
THE MARK TAPER FORUM, Center Theatre Group, Music Center of Los Angeles, Ca: Ghetto, 1986; The Traveler, 1987; Roza, 1987; Babbitt A Marriage, 1987; 20th Season Brochure, 1987.
THE ODYSSEY THEATRE ENSEMBLE, West Los Angeles, Ca: Design for Living, 2024; Picnic, 2023; Ghosts, 2022; Faith Healer, 2019; HIR, 2019; Lysistrata Unbound, 2018; Bad Jews, 2017; Go Back to Where You Are, 2016; Punk Rock, 2016; The False Servant, 2015; Oedipus Machina, 2015; Anna Christie, 2015; Othello, 2014; A Delicate Balance, 2014; A Steady Rain, 2014; Creditors, 2013; Ionescopade, 2013; Rank, 2013; In My Corner, 2013; What The Butler Saw, 2012; The Irish Curse, 2012; Impro Theatre, 2012; The King of Hearts is Off Again, 2012; Silent, 2012; EndDays, 2011; La Posada Magica, 2009; Bach at Leipzig, 2009; Taking Steps, 2009; Abigail’s Party, 2008; This Lime Tree Bower, 2007; How the Other Half Loves, 2007; Small Tragedy, 2007; A Chorus of Disapproval, 2006; First Monday in October, 2006; Flags, 2005; Far Away, 2004; Sit and Shiver, 2004; Lobby Hero, 2004; First Love, 2003; Because I Said So, 2003; Stand Up Shakespeare, 2002; Communicating Doors, 2002.
NEW LEAF ENDEAVORS, Los Angeles, Ca: Tweaked, 2011; The Laughing Cow, 2012; Changes, 2015.
SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE, Sierra Madre, Ca: Woman in Mind, 2012.
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Cedar City, Ut: The 1975 Season: The Merchant of Venice, Richard II, The Two Gentlemen of Verona; The 1978 Season: Twelfth Night, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scandals; The 1979 Season: The Merry Wives of Windsor, King Lear, All’s Well That Ends Well; The 1980 Season: The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth, Measure for Measure; The 1981 Season: Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Henry IV Part One, The Guardsman; The 1982 Season: As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, Henry IV Part Two; The 1983 Season: Henry V, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice; The 1984 Season: The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Troilus and Cressida; The 1985 Season: Antony and Cleopatra, Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor.
UTAH SYMPHONY, Symphony Hall, Salt Lake City, Ut: Eighth Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, 1986. PROMISED VALLEY PLAYHOUSE, Salt Lake City, Ut: Guys and Dolls, 1985.
UTAH OPERA COMPANY, Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City, Ut: La Fanciulla Del West, 1982; Lucia Di Lammermoor, 1981; Don Pasquale, 1981. BABCOCK THEATRE, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Ut: A Taste of Honey, 1980; The Seagull, 1980; Table Manners, 1981,
FEATURE FILM GRAPHIC DESIGN
BUENA VISTA PICTURES, DISNEY STUDIOS, Burbank, Ca., KEY ART: Keeping the Faith, 2000; The Other Sister, 1999; Flubber, 1997 – Winner of a Key Art Award from the Hollywood Reporter, Teaser Poster, 1998; A Far Off Place, 1993; D.O.A., 1987. Proposed Key Art: Pearl Harbor, 2001; Cradle Will Rock, 1999; The Straight Story, 1999; Mystery Alaska, 1999; Beloved, 1998. ROD DYER GROUP, DYER/MUTCHNICK, Los Angeles, Ca. KEY ART: Peter’s Friends, 1992; Waterland, 1992; War Party, 1988; Miss Firecracker, 1987. PRINT: Oscar Consideration Brochures for Godfather III, 1990; The Crying Game, 1992 and Much Ado About Nothing, 1993.
WARNER BROS. FEATURE ANIMATION, Glendale, Ca. DEVELOPMENT ART: Illustration sketches for animated feature film development, The Iron Giant, 1999.
TELEVISION GRAPHIC DESIGN
THE WB/CW TV NETWORK, Creative Services, Burbank, Ca., KEY ART POSTER: What I Like about You, 2004. PROMOTION ART: Jack & Bobby, 2004 – Winner of PromaxDBA Award; PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: Run of the House, 2004; Steve Harvey’s Big Time, 2003; High School Reunion, 2003; Kid’s WB Poke Read-A-Rama, 2004; Felicity, 2002; 1999 Season Art. Illustration for WB Holiday Card, 2003. WB Frog Development Art, 2003. PARAMOUNT TELEVISION GROUP, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, Hollywood, Ca. PRINT: Frasier, etc.,. Press Kit Covers, 1995-1996. Final Episode Event Invitation for Cheers, 1993. SHOOLERY DESIGN, Holllywood, Ca. PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: Hallmark TV Movie The Magic of Ordinary Days, 2005. AC&R,DHB&Bess ADVERTISING, Los Angeles, Ca. PHOTO SHOOT SKETCH ART: NBC Network TV Guide Mini Series Advertsing for Lincoln, 1988; Around the World in 80 Days, 1989.
ILLUSTRATION & LOGO DESIGN CLIENTS
Aids Project Los Angeles, American Express, American West Airlines, Apple’s "Develop" Magazine, Auto Club of California, Barista Dairy and Fruit Drinks, Better Home and Gardens Magazine, Beverly Center, Body & Soul Workout, Bright Design, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, CAA Corporate, Carver Sutro Vineyards, City Roasters Coffee Co., Coldwell Banker, The Creative Alliance, Disneyland, The Disney Store, Doughboys Bakery & Cafe, Electronic Evidence Discovery, Emerge Magazine, Endeavor Space Shuttle California, Harvard Business Review, HBO, Hunts Ketchup, Jack and Jill Ice Cream, John Deere Co., Jones Intercable Inc., King’s Fish House, LA Eyeworks, Land Stewards, Lexus Website, McDonalds, Mark Taper Forum, Maxwell House Coffee, Metropolis Software, Mind Extension University, MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas, Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Murai America, Nestle, New Leaf Endeavors, Ondine: An Interbath Co., Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Pacific Medical Group, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television Group, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Rod Dyer Group, Dyer/Mutchnick, Santa Monica Conservancy, Sierra Madre Playhouse, Shoolery Design Inc., Sweet Factory, Terra's Belgian Style Frites, Tony Awards, Triad Center, Trusteeship Magazine, Turner Pictures Wordwide, UK/USA Magazine, University of Utah Continuing Education, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Utah Opera Company, Viacom Store, Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers Feature Animation, The WB/CW Television Network, Zoe’s Zoo Animal Art Prints.
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