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Rosemary Cotnoir

Essex
Connecticut 06426
860.767.0246
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Westbrook, Connecticut 06498

“I’D RATHER RISK AN UGLY SURPRISE THAN RELY ON THINGS I KNOW I CAN DO.” hELEN fRANKENTHALER



Rosemary Cotnoir

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New Work

New Work

Rooted in Light, 50x26, acrylic

Rooted in Light, 50x26, acrylic

: “Rooted in Light” rises in luminous strands, its roots and branches vibrating with quiet attention as if absorbing every whisper of the land. Rendered in rhythmic lines and warm, earthen tones, the tree becomes a living conduit between soil, memory, and breath.

Where the Forest Breathes, 24x36, acrylic

Where the Forest Breathes, 24x36, acrylic

Where the Forest Breathes portrays a living canopy where roots, trunks, and leaves pulse together in a shared rhythm, as if the land itself is inhaling and exhaling. Pattern and color weave a sense of quiet vitality, inviting the viewer to feel held within a forest that is not still, but attentively alive.

Beautiful Chaos, 30x40, acrylic

Beautiful Chaos, 30x40, acrylic

A vibrant tapestry of color and pattern swirls in rhythmic disorder, creating harmony within the chaos. Each fragmented shape pulses with energy, drawing the eye into a lively, interconnected world.

Fractal Trees, 16x20, oil on gessobord

Fractal Trees, 16x20, oil on gessobord

“Fractal Trees” weaves an intricate network of branching forms, where each limb repeats in rhythmic patterns that echo nature’s hidden geometry. Warm and cool hues interlace to create a vibrant, almost pulsating forest that feels both alive and infinite.

Early Dawn, 14.50x16, acrylic

Early Dawn, 14.50x16, acrylic

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“Early Dawn” depicts a dense, dreamlike forest where patterned trunks and clustered foliage glow with the first hints of morning light. Intricate lines and warm, woven colors create a sense of quiet awakening as the landscape shifts from night into day.

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The Golden Hour, 24x18, acrylic

The Golden Hour, 24x18, acrylic

“The Golden Hour” glows with warm amber and gold tones, as patterned trees and textured brushstrokes create a shimmering forest caught in the last light of day. Subtle purples and rhythmic marks add depth and movement, evoking a landscape alive with fading sunlight.

Sandbar, 18x32, acrylic

Sandbar, 18x32, acrylic

. “Sandbar” depicts an intricate aerial-like landscape where undulating lines, rhythmic marks, and shifting color fields suggest tidal movement shaping land and water. The painting’s vibrant patterns create a sense of organic motion, capturing the fluid boundary between shoreline and sea.

Big Moon, 14x22, acrylic on canvas

Big Moon, 14x22, acrylic on canvas

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“Big Moon” evokes a dreamlike forest where tangled, ribbon-like branches rise beneath a softly glowing, moonlit canopy. Intricate patterns and shifting colors create a sense of quiet movement, as if the landscape is breathing under the luminous night sky.

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Forest Snow with Stream, 18x30, oil on canvas

Forest Snow with Stream, 18x30, oil on canvas

“Forest Snow with Stream” captures a quiet winter canopy seen from above, where snow-softened ground cradles a winding blue stream like a living vein. Circular trees hover in stillness as water moves beneath the hush, carrying warmth, memory, and motion through the cold.

Old Growth, 18x30, acrylic

Old Growth, 18x30, acrylic

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“Old Growth” depicts a dense, rhythmic tangle of ancient trees whose interwoven branches and roots pulse with pattern and color, evoking the deep memory and living energy of a primordial forest. Vibrant lines and textures create a sense of movement, as though the land itself is breathing through the trees.

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Ribbon of Water, 40x40, oil on canvas

Ribbon of Water, 40x40, oil on canvas

Ribbon of Water” depicts a vibrant tapestry of winding blue streams threading through dense, patterned treetops, creating a rhythmic interplay of movement and color. The painting captures the energy of a landscape seen from above, where water weaves gracefully through a lush, living mosaic.

Flowing South, 30x30, acrylic

Flowing South, 30x30, acrylic

Estuary High Tide, 48x72, acrylic on canvas

Estuary High Tide, 48x72, acrylic on canvas

Farming Along the River, 40x40, acrylic on canvas

Farming Along the River, 40x40, acrylic on canvas

Forest Tableau No. 1

Forest Tableau No. 1

40×40, acrylic

Forest Tableaux No. 2

Forest Tableaux No. 2

40×40, acrylic on canvas

Wetlands On My Mind

Wetlands On My Mind

24×56, acrylic

Stream in the Center

Stream in the Center

24x36, acrylic

Trees Against a Yellow Sky

Trees Against a Yellow Sky

24x36, acrylic

Everything Comes Together. 30x24, acrylic

Everything Comes Together. 30x24, acrylic

Twisted Vine No. 2, 16x20, acrylic

Twisted Vine No. 2, 16x20, acrylic

Twisted Vine No. 5, 13x13, acrylic

Twisted Vine No. 5, 13x13, acrylic

Backlight, 24x30, acrylic

Backlight, 24x30, acrylic

Arboreal Delight, 24x18, oil

Arboreal Delight, 24x18, oil

Checkered Sunset, 18x24, acrylic

Checkered Sunset, 18x24, acrylic

Coastal Road, 26x25, acrylic

Coastal Road, 26x25, acrylic

Coastline No. 2, 24x30, acrylic

Coastline No. 2, 24x30, acrylic

Desert Rain, 26x32, acrylic

Desert Rain, 26x32, acrylic

Estuary, 26x25, acrylic

Estuary, 26x25, acrylic

Forked River, 26x38, acrylic

Forked River, 26x38, acrylic

Meander, 26x27, acrylic

Meander, 26x27, acrylic

Muddy River, 20x24, acrylic

Muddy River, 20x24, acrylic

Phantasmagorical Floaters, 48x20, acrylic

Phantasmagorical Floaters, 48x20, acrylic

Sunset Gift Wrapped, 24x36, acrylic

Sunset Gift Wrapped, 24x36, acrylic

The Forest Glows at Night, 42x42, acrylic

The Forest Glows at Night, 42x42, acrylic

Floodwaters

Floodwaters

18×26, acrylic

Walk in the Park, 24x42, acrylic