Yesterday's Harvest

Autumn in the Foothills / Red Caboose (verso)

Sam Cook was born in Ohio and received a degree in education from Ohio State University. He began teaching in Ohio, but soon transplanted his career to California in 1949 where he taught fifth grade for San Jose's Campbell School District.

He did not discover his painting talent until his early 40's. He enjoyed traveling about Northern California, especially in the foothills of the gold country, and would have a sketch pad at the ready, or when time and weather would allow, he would paint plein air. He was intrigued with painting old barns or weathered structures. To advance his skills, he took the opportunity to study watercolor with George Post. He pursued painting into his retirement in Sonoma, California, until a painful neck injury brought an end to his painting. He exhibited his work through various art associations, including the Marin Watercolor Society.

Source: Lorrie Cook Driscoll