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

"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.