"Study for Sentinels of Time" by John D. Cogan acrylic on canvas panel, 8" x 10”, 13½” x 15 ½” Framed.    Signed lower left: John D Cogan  © 
 
This is a monumental painting – not withstand its size.  
As a studio painting, and study for his principal studio painting for the 2021 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art (COA), it contains all the power, style and dynamic impact of the major painting. 
This is a painting that grabs you from across the room – pulling you into its scene.
 
John D. Cogan has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West (twice), Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who in America, 2000, The Majesty of the Grand Canyon. 
 
John received a Ph.D. in Physics from Rice University in 1981.
John received the highest art honor of being designated an Associate Living Master in 2019.
John won this year's COA “People’s Choice Award” 🥇 (by a wide margin). This award winner is determined by the general public through online voting. 
 
Provenance: This painting was purchased in person from the Grand Canyon Conservancy 2021 Celebration of Art event, at the Kolb Studio, which received it from the artist as a participant in the 2021 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art.    Authenticity is guaranteed.