Art became a passion after retirement from 26 years as a Lcol in the U. S. Marine Corps. An MS in Engineering also transmitted itself into some of his artwork. Self-study of art, color and techniques was the beginning of a wonderful new adventure, leading to workshops with International Master Artist, Tom Lynch. Thus, light, color, and impressionism in watercolor are an integral part of Everett’s artwork, and the study with Mr. Lynch continues through numerous workshops and travels across the United States.
Everett realized his love of teaching after being an instructor at his Alma Mater, the United States Naval Academy, and continues to teach courses and workshops in a classroom setting, as well as Plein Air or outdoor painting in Northwest River Park and local areas.
Everett’s Watercolors art supply business evolved from the convenience of having the fine art supplies he uses available to the students. He enjoys demonstrating and teaching watercolor techniques and enthusiasm for art to local art groups, and at local events.
Everett is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Watercolorists, Southside Artists Association, and the Virginia Watercolor Society, winning ribbons and awards at various art shows in Virginia and Texas. He served as Chairman of member art shows, invited to jury other art functions, and is a Charter Board Member of the Chesapeake Friends of the Arts.
His works include a series of paintings on the Great Bridge area of the Intercoastal Waterway, including historical scenes, nearby Great Bridge Lock Park, and Northwest River Park.
His wall mural of the "Buddy" Bagley Stage is displayed at the Bank of Hampton Roads in Great Bridge as Public Art.
Commissioned work includes the Marine Corps League in Chesapeake, Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, and individual commissioned paintings.
Everett Cossaboon feels that “Every painting tells a story, and for each of us that story is an individual interpretation, with the result that everyone leaves the painting with a feeling and is touched in some way by the artist’s creation.“
