We Love Linda. Based in San Rafael, Linda creates richly detailed oil paintings that bring the elegance and drama of the Old Masters into a world entirely her own. Drawing inspiration from 16th- and 17th-century Italian and Spanish painting, particularly the theatrical compositions of Caravaggio, her work pairs classical technique with unexpected subjects and a wonderful sense of curiosity. Her paintings invite a closer look, revealing layers of detail, unexpected connections, and moments of quiet humor. The result is a distinctive body of work that celebrates history, beauty, and the art of seeing the extraordinary in the unexpected.
Linda Cosgrove
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Selected as a highlight of the New York Armory Show by the New York Art Dealers Association
Featured in the de Young Museum's Open Exhibition, San Francisco
Served on the Board of Directors for Youth in Arts, San Rafael, CA
Faculty exhibitor at the Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina
Extensive experience as an art educator, lecturer, and workshop leader
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Art Ventures Gallery
Atelier Gallery
AbersonExhibits
Candace Barnes Gallery
Michael Himovitz Gallery
Lawrence F. Abrahamson Gallery
Red Ink Gallery
de Young Museum, San Francisco
New York Armory Show, Worthington Gallery
“Mythology and memento mori, two favorite subjects that never lose their impact, as they are ingrained in culture.”
Following her studies, Linda taught at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she continued her artistic development under California painter Bill Martin. Her years in 1980s San Francisco brought her into an eclectic circle of artists, musicians, writers, and cultural figures, including Hunter S. Thompson, Peter Voulkos, Boz Scaggs, Sam Shepard, and John Matuszak. The creative energy and unconventional spirit of that era remain an enduring part of her artistic perspective.
Select Works by Linda
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Cornucopia, 2004
oil on canvas
36 x 48 inches
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Cameo, 2004
oil on canvas
36 x 53 inches
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Turban, 2011
oil on canvas
36 x 53 inches
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Neptune, 2021
oil on board
24 x 48 inches
