Art by Denise Kofron

Student Painting(leave comments for Denise at the end of her gallery)

I had always wanted to "learn" to paint and when I was empty nesting after my second child left for college, I decided to take a course at Assabet. A drawing course was a prerequisite and so I luckily met Kathy. I continued on to painting classes at her house and over the years I have laughed and learned, met a number of awesome fellow students, and thoroughly enjoyed my weekly art therapy sessions. I have found that I express my love of travel in my painting choices; each one evokes a memory and a story. - Denise Kofron

"The Gate"

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From Erin D: These are all beautiful! I have to admit...I think your Purple flower (clematis) and Perfume Bottles are just striking. Love the detail!
From Ariana G: This is a stunning picture. I wanted to walk right in.
From Ellen C: Really lovely Denise.
From Mel F: Your gate is so awesome! The perspective is excellent and I feel ready to walk right through.

"Flowers and Butterfly"

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From Kathy Bo: Stunning!
From Mel F: Denise, your flowers and butterfly painting is just beautiful! It looks like the butterfly had just settled on the flower and it is just so realistic!
From Amy W: Beautiful, Denise! Great job.
From Ellen C: Really nice job Denise. Your hard work paid off.

"Pink Rose"

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From Amy W: What a beautiful rose, Denise! I wish I had been there to watch as you created it. Great job!
From Joan G: So beautiful!!!
From Chris S: Beautiful pink rose!
From Ellen C: Denise, you did a lovely job on that rose.
From Paula R: Absolutely beautiful, Denise!

"Rose Arbor"

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From Amy W: Gorgeous, Denise! Love the roses on the arbour!
From Vishwa V: Wow. Lovely Denise. Such details!! Gorgeous.
From Sandie I: This painting looks like it was hard! Nice job!
From Susan M: These paintings a all so Awesome!
From Ellen C: Great job Denise. As someone said, you captured that sun-dappled garden effect.
From Mel F: Your Rose arbor painting is so realistic. It makes me feel like I can walk through natural beautiful! Great job!
From Susan F: Such a nice subject. Your did a beautiful job capturing the perspective - and I can almost smell those roses. Glad I was there for the painting’s completion and the ringing of the bell.

"Brugge Canal"

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From Paula R: What a fabulous painting, Denise! You have got to be the most patient person in order to take on such challenging paintings.
From Jean St.D: Denise, your attention to detail continues to astound me. You take such patience with your brick laying work that it blows me away each time I see you in action. I can only hope that I can develop that quality in time. Great work!

"Grapes"

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From Nancy B: I love those grapes! Congratulations Denise!
From Amy W: Love the grapes, Denise! They look good enough to eat. Can't wait to see what you do next!
From Chris S: Really pretty picture!

"Red Poppy"

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From Joan G: Great pics!
From Sandie I: This is beautiful, Denise!
From Paula R: Beautiful, Denise. I love the way the background makes the poppy jump off the canvas.

"Bell"

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From Jane Goulet - Beautiful work Denise! I'm thinking of taking Drawing with Kathleen and your work is inspiring. Thank you for sharing it here. Sincerely, Jane

"Garden in Italy"

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From Marlene W - Lovely painting, great colors used in the stone building. Great idea to paint special places you have visited makes a great conversation and memory wall.
From Amy W - I love it Denise! Makes me feel like I'm standing there with you.