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MOMENTUM Corvette paintings by A.D. Cook, 2024
A.D. Cook

Complete Momentum

Nearly a year ago, David Wagner, the curator of the Luster Exhibition, invited me to create something special for an exhibit at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. When he suggested I could do something epic, I didn’t hesitate for a minute.

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Tableside dessert at Basilico Las Vegas
Bob Barnes

Basilico Ristorante Italiano

Basilico is Italian for basil, an ingredient that is prominent in Italian cuisine. The restaurant located in the upscale master-planned Evora community comprised of residential and commercial spaces in southwest Las Vegas on Buffalo between Sunset and Patrick is about to celebrate its 1st anniversary, as it held its grand opening in May, 2023.

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Chef DeMarco, Las Vegas, NV
Bob Barnes

The Chefs Who Cook Las Vegas ~ William “Billy” DeMarco

Oftentimes the unsung heroes of a restaurant are the leaders of the kitchen, who are toiling behind the scenes to provide a pleasurable dining experience for the eatery’s patrons. In this series we shine a spotlight on talented, creative and unique individuals who have or are becoming the culinary superheroes of our city and what paths they have taken to establish themselves as rising and established gastronomic stars.

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Artist A.D. Cook with Momentum Corvette paintings - Art In Process 02/06/24
A.D. Cook

Momentum Update

If you’ve been following my posts for a while, you probably already know that I’ve been buried in the studio working on my two Corvette paintings for the upcoming LUSTER Exhibition at the National Corvette Museum. This morning, the unwrapping revealed my two paintings for the first time, all unwrapped and ready for final details.

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Las Vegas Strip
A.D. Cook

Observations and Stories of Art, Love, Lifestyle, Las Vegas, and Beyond

If you’re a regular reader of this website’s posts and updates, you probably noticed a few changes and maybe even wonder what that is all about. While this site is predominately an art site featuring my artworks and backstories, it has always been more than that. In the two-plus decades since I started blogging, I’ve posted on many subjects dear to me, including art and art, food and beverage, cars and motorcycles, and the occasional tech-inspired writing.

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