Winter Lake Shore by Chris James Cooper

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A frozen lake stretches out in cool blues and crisp whites, its surface etched with long shadow lines that trace the shore’s snowy contours. A stand of dark spruce anchors the composition, their deep green a striking counterpoint to the otherwise monochromatic winter palette. Chris pares the landscape down to its essentials here — snow, ice, shadow, and sky — capturing the quiet, austere beauty of an Ontario winter at its stillest.

Chris James Cooper
Winter Lake Shore, c. 2006
Oil and canvas
16 x 12 x 1 in (40.64 x 30.48 x 2.54 cm)
Signature: Not signed. Letter of Authenticity provided
$1,150
Available

Subject Matter: Winter Landscape
Collections: Small paintings on canvas

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About This Collection

Chris James Cooper brought a rare combination to his landscape paintings — training as an ecologist and an architect, paired with a lifelong love of paint and light. His work was shown in several Ontario galleries during his lifetime, and reflects decades spent observing the natural world closely, both scientifically and artistically.

This archive holds the body of work left behind after his passing in 2010. Each painting marked “Available” is for sale at the price listed. Please use the Message button above with any questions about a specific piece, including its story or size.

Chris James Cooper

Parksville , British Columbia

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