The Art of the Deal by Corey Couturier

"The Art of the Deal"  Corey Couturier.  On plywood.  24"H by 48"W.

"My Muse" by Corey Couturier

"My Muse" Mixed on triple primed plywood. 24"H by 48"W

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Dreams by Corey Couturier. 2014.  Mixed on Canvas.  Aprox. 5'6"H by 6'W.  My first painting of 2014.

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"Remember When" by Corey Couturier

                                                                                   "Remember When" by Corey Couturier. 2013.  Mixed Media on Canvas.  size: 5ftH by 6ftW

"Remember When"  is a painting I did while living in Northern Montana in the winter of 2013.  I was born in a small town in Northern Montana by the name of Chester, and was raised in Chinook.  All these little towns in Northern Montana sprung up along the tracks of the Great Northern Railroad.  Unfortunately all these little towns are gradually getting smaller and smaller as time goes on.  Eventually, perhaps the only reminder of these towns will be some ancient graffiti left on a wall somewhere.  As I was contemplating the fate of these little towns, I realized that the cemeteries of these towns are filled with my family and relatives, and that one day I myself may be laid to rest in one.  I realized that my life here on earth is going to end someday.  This piece is my cry to "not forget me."  The symbols and words and dates are important to me, like July 20, is the day I gave my life to Jesus.  There are other hidden things in this painting as well.  My hope is that it will speak to each  person in a different and profound way.  In a way, it's my way of making my mortality last beyond my life.  Enjoy!!

Let My People Go!  by Corey Couturier. 2013

Let My People Go!  By Corey Couturier. 2013

"Let My People Go" is as much about my personal journey to find peace with God, as it is about one of the most controversial issues in the Church today.  I grew up thinking that God was always mad at me, and I grew frustrated thinking that I never measured up, was never good enough to please Him.  I lived a very frustrating life as a Christian, until one day when I was in my late 30's, I discovered a word, "Grace".  And even though I didn't understand it, I set a life long goal to embrace it and to understand it and how it applied to my life.  The result has been life changing, and it is a passion of mine to share it through my art.

Barefoot and (pregnant) In Love by Corey Couturier

       Barefoot and (Pregnant) In Love
I painted this painting while staying in Chinook during the summer of 2013.
It measures 30"W by 40"H by 1 1/2"D.  Mixed media on Gallery wrap canvas.
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Art For Chinook by Corey Couturier

Art For Chinook

Art For Chinook by Corey Couturier

Mixed Media on Canvas.  6ftH by 7ftW by 3.5"D

2013

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Art For Chinook Art Project 2013

Art For Chinook Project  8/3/13

My summer art project is moving forward nicely here in Chinook, Montana.  I've decided to actually paint the painting in the garage because of the size of the painting.  It is just too large to paint in my studio, which is ok.  One good thing is that there's electricity in the garage so I will be able to paint at night if I like.  I have located a volunteer carpenter to build the stretching frame and we will stretch the canvas together.  I've decided to actually use a large drop cloth canvas for the canvas and will gesso both sides.  I received that advice from an art expert I met in Phoenix last year.

My prayer is that the city of Chinook, the people who live here, will support me in this venture.  I believe God gave me the inspiration to do this project, and so, I move forward by the grace and favor of God.  Already one person, who read the article in the newspaper, stopped me at the post office and wrote me a check for $50.00, and that's a very positive sign.  Last week, I was at a local meeting place(a bar. lol) and one guy came up to me and told me that the town of Chinook would not support me, and he and his girlfriend began to trash me and my project.  Oh Well.  All I need to do is move forward and do what God has laid on my heart to do.  I put my trust in God, and not in men.  I refuse to listen to negative reports.  Any time anyone decides to step out of the box to do something unique and great, there will be much opposition from people without vision, from the naysayers, etc.  I understand that.  Basically, I'm putting my head on the chopping block.  But I also believe there are so many good people in this town who are rooting for me, and for that I'm appreciative!!

This came out in the Blaine County Journal yesterday. I'm very excited about taking on this challenge, which will be the biggest challenge I have taken on so far. I keep pushing myself to dream bigger dreams, to attempt the impossible, to live in the realm of faith. I choose to live the dream God downloaded into my heart.

"The Narrow Gate" by Corey Couturier

My last painting while living at my residence in Glendale, AZ.  Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap.  24" by 24" by 1 1/2".

"The Battle of the Desert" by Corey Couturier

Battle of the Desert started as a Doodle.  I fell in love with it and so decided to make it into a painting.  I made several changes to the original doodle.  I am extremely pleased with the finished piece.  5ftH by 4ftW by 1 1/2" D  Gallery wrap.  Mixed Media.  Original Painting.  $8000.00
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