DRAWING • PAINTING

My surroundings in upstate South Carolina, characterized by nature, mountains, woods, creeks, fields, and farms, have always been the core inspiration for my work. I am drawn to the ordinary and strive to reveal the uniqueness and beauty in things that may seem plain. Each painting I create tells a story; I express my thoughts and feelings through the objects I depict, illuminating the stories and spirits behind the ordinary. 

While I have explored various mediums such as oils, acrylics, egg tempera, and others, my primary mediums are watercolor and graphite.

My earliest memories as a child, I was drawing. My early training was sitting on the floor beside my father at his drawing board, copying drawings from his mail-order art training course books. In high school, I received my first formal training that introduced me to a wide range of art mediums, as well as the works of renowned artists like Van Gogh, Degas, Homer, and Monet. I furthered my education at Anderson University and Winthrop University, earning an Associate Degree in Art and a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts, respectively. 

I have been professionally involved in the arts for over 45 years, serving as an artist, illustrator, instructor, graphic designer, and creative director. In 2022, I retired from my position as the Executive Director of Creative Operations for University Marketing at Clemson University, allowing me to dedicate my full attention to my family and my art.

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Website: dalecochran.com

Facebook: dale.cochran

Instagram: @kdale.cochran

Email: artist.KDC@gmail.com