Soonja Cook

Durham, NC

My paintings represent the calm and tranquility that I see in the world. I am an

impressionist/contemporary realist who works exclusively with oil paint. The oil

paint that I use, perfectly captures the texture of natural elements.

I grew up in post-war Korea, where life was not glamorous or elaborate. I helped

my family by selling drawings to American soldiers. Through my struggles living under

difficult circumstances, I created my own visual world, that still lives today in my

paintings. I sought refuge in the soft sky and wildflowers. I found peace and comfort in

nature.



I am a self-taught artist, but have always used the lessons of life as guidance when

it comes to the brush. I enjoy taking local and statewide workshops to continue to grow

in my skill, in order to better capture the dynamism of the exterior world reflected in my

own heart.

Artist Website

www.lazyrivergallery.com