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

"Roussillon House"

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Wendy S: Another beautiful painting from your travels. The textures of the exterior and the wooden door created so beautifully. Congratulations!
Viswa V: My goodness those cracks on the walls are great.
Ellen C: Really nicely done Denise!

"Abstract"

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Ellen C: How fun is that!
Roni D: Very happy painting D. Kudos!
Viswa V: Love this. The colors are soo beautiful. Cheery!
Wendy S: Denise, what a beautiful abstract. The colours and patterns mesh nicely. It makes me think of being at a birthday party. It’s a very happy painting. Nice job!!
Sandie I: Love this Denise!
Kathy Boh: Denise, your abstract is so vibrant and fun. Great job.

"Chatres, Malcolm's Window"

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Nel L: Very sweet painting, Denise. Cool perspective.
Susan F: Love those old glass panes! This one has real rustic charm, Denise.
Ellen C: Very nice Denise. I like the juxtaposition of dark to light.
Chris S: Denise, Malcolm’s Window is beautiful. The reflections on the side windows are remarkable. What a wonderful reminder of your recent trip!
Sandie I: Denise! What a wonderful painting! Love it!
Denise K: I love the old glass and how it distorts the building. You perfectly captured that. another great travel picture.

Paula R: Absolutely stunning, Denise! It's really wonderful.
Nel L: Super job, Denise. The variety of greens is spectacular.
Roni D: Denise, in my opinion this painting is your best so far!
Ellen C: I love this painting Denise. So beautifully done.

"Grapevine"

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Darlene S: All I can say is HECK, YEAH!!!!
Sarah C: Wow! So many shades of green, it is beautiful. The dappled sun coming through is really gorgeous.
Chris S: Oh, so lovely! All the different shades of green. Absolutely amazing!
Wendy S: Denise I don't need to hear it through the Grapevine to know this is spectacular! Love all the greens and contrast, the way the leaves fall off the canvas, and how the grapes are so realistic.
Michelle O: Denise. The green and the sun shining through is just stunning!!
Joan G: Gorgeous shades of green!!!
Susan F: You have mastered green! This is definitely one of my favorites of your many beautiful paintings, Denise.

"Door, Monreale, Sicily"

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Susan F: Great way to close out your door series, Denise. So much nice work on such an assortment of stone! Love it.
Wendy S: Denise, I am in awe of the detail you are able to incorporate into your paintings! Absolutely stunning. You might say I adore it!!!
Paula R: I love this latest painting, Denise. Really beautiful. It would be awesome to see all your doors displayed together!
Ellen C: Denise, your doorways are beautifully rendered.
Sandie I: Denise! You truly are a stone mason! Beautiful job!

"Plumeria"

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Darlene S: HAWAII! They look like velvet. Beautiful
Amy W: Denise - your plumeria are beautiful! You captured the texture as well as the depth of each petal. Gorgeous!
Ellen C: I had never heard of plumeria. But they sure are pretty!
Chris S: What a lovely painting, Denise! I wish those flowers grew in my garden. The colors are beautiful!
Susan F: I can almost smell that wonderful plumeria scent. Beautiful, Denise!
Sandie I: Another beautiful painting Denise! The colors are beautiful!
Wendy S: Denise the colors and shapes of the petals and greens are so beautiful!

"Canterbury Door"

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Amy W: Another beautiful door, Denise! I just want to walk up those stairs and see what's inside!
Paula R: Fabulous, Denise. You could have a gallery showing of all your door and window paintings!
Wendy S: I adore your painting!! Amazing detail. I love the worn steps!! Keep having fun (with small amounts of stress?)
Nel L: Denise, this is lovely....simple but beautiful! The granite steps are excellent.
Sandie I: Denise, you are amazing! The doors, the stone work! I just want to see what's behind those doors!
Kathy Bo: Denise, this is spectacular. You do doors and stone work so well. Makes you want to open that door and see what's inside.

"Sarlat"

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Erin D: Oh wow, Denise - REALLY pretty work!! Love how you've done this!
Chris S: Your door and stone work are incredible! Where is Sarlat?
Sandie I: Denise, the way you do rocks is simply amazing!!!
Susan F: Nicely done, Denise. Your door series is coming along beautifully.
Amy W: So many doors and windows and gates and arches... definitely your thing (along with rocks, of course). This one is as beautiful as the rest! Great job.
Ellen C: Your stone work is peerless. And I love that red door.
Paula R: Denise, you have outdone yourself once again. This is my new favorite! What’s next?

"Miles' Giraffe"

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Nel L: Denise, this is adorable...my oldest loved giraffe's when he was young too. Brings back sweet memories.
Amy W: He's so adorable Denise! Love him and Lucy's Unicorn.
Wendy S: Denise how wonderful you can create these beautiful gifts for your grandchildren❤️
Ellen C: Miles is a lucky boy Denise!
Kathy Boh: Denise your giraffe is awesome. Your grandkids are so lucky.

"Lucy's Unicorn"

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Kathy Boh: Denise I love your unicorn and Lucy is going to love it too. So fun and colorful. Nicely done.
Ellen C: Very cute Denise!
Chris S: Well done, Denise!
Sandie I: Well done, Denise!
Susan F: Sweet, Denise! And quickly done. Now on to that giraffe?
Wendy S: Denise, lucky Lucy! So beautiful and cheerful! ESPECIALLY the candy-coated horn!

"Burren Flower"

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Amy W: Beautiful, Denise! As are the others below the new one which I haven't seen before. You've bee busy! They are all really gorgeous!
Judy K: Beautiful! I love all of your paintings and you have a real knack for flowers.
Paula R: This painting has a beautiful and serene feel. It’s really lovely, Denise.
Marlene W: Beautiful painting, good depth perception. You have inspired me to try a large painting next time , your flower painting is beautiful too.
Susan F: You and I can now start taking commissions from those wishing to memorialize beloved rocks. Nice job, Denise! They and that sweet little plant came to life on your canvas.
Sarah C: This is so pretty and delicate. Really beautiful.
Wendy S: Denise your paintings are so beautiful and with such precision! I find they evoke a feeling of simplicity and familiarity. Great painting!

"Tamara's Garden"

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Kathy Boh: This flower (plumeria?) is stunning. The shading and colors are gorgeous. I know how hard you worked on this. Beautiful art.
Mel F: Tamara's Garden- I have watched you develop from simple leaves and flowers to an awesome piece of work! Your garden surely has grown into an absolute stunning piece. How does your garden grow- Magnificent! I may get some advice in painting my current piece.
Sherry L: I love these flowers. The pink is so pretty with being too pink. The yellow just brightens the picture.
Nel L: Denise, great job on this amazing flower. You stayed away from stones and buildings this time!
Chris S: O my! You should definitely paint more flowers! What a stunning, beautiful painting! Love it!
Susan F: Gorgeous, Denise. Worth all the effort! But I'm glad for both of us that we are moving on. :-)
Ellen C: This is just beautiful Denise. It should hang in a pride of place in your home.
Joan G: Amazing!!!
Paula R: Denise, so many gorgeous paintings! It’s a trip around the world to some of the most beautiful places and gardens.

"Les Eyzies-de-Tayac"

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Susan F: Nice job, Denise! I want to walk through that beautiful rustic doorway into a Covid-free world. ?
Chris S: I admire your artistic flair for beautiful stonework. It is a lovely painting.
Ellen C: Such a lovely job Denise. Congratulations.

"Les Baux"

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From Susan F: I love your subject choices, Denise. This is a beautiful rendition of a beautiful photo.
From Chris S: What a beautiful window to look at forever and ever!

"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.

"Village"

"Window"

"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.