Tessa the Duchess Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sad news, Beryl Cooke has died. I know lots of people don't think of her as a 'real' artist, but I really liked her stuff it really makes me laugh. I saw a couple of documentaries about her she seemed a real nice down to earth woman. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Oh how sad I love her work and it always brings a smile to my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I heard the tail end of something on the radio but only heard "Cook". That's sad - she did have a talent even if some people didn't rate her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 That is sad I worked in a card shop for my saturday job when I was still at school and we sold loads of her work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Oh bless. I loved her work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought she'd died years ago I only remember her in 'Mooncat', what else did she do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought she'd died years ago I only remember her in 'Mooncat', what else did she do? Ooooo have I got it wrong I thought that she was an artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought she'd died years ago I only remember her in 'Mooncat', what else did she do? Ooooo have I got it wrong I thought that she was an artist no. it's me! I googled and found out I was thinking of Beryl Reid I recognise Beryl Cook's work but not my cup of tea so didn't know her name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 She is - www.berylcook.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Just googled her and she is who I thought she was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sad news. I loved her work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought she'd died years ago I only remember her in 'Mooncat', what else did she do? Did you not see 'The Killing of Sister George'? Beryl Reid was great in that. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought she'd died years ago I only remember her in 'Mooncat', what else did she do? Did you not see 'The Killing of Sister George'? Beryl Reid was great in that. Tessa no, that one must have passed me by If it's one of those Ealing type films, I'm not a huge fan of them; St Trinians Will Hay (sp?) type films but DH loves them. He's the one that piped up about Mooncat when I told him Beryl Cook had died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 If it's one of those Ealing type films, I'm not a huge fan of them; St Trinians Will Hay (sp?) type films but DH loves them. He's the one that piped up about Mooncat when I told him Beryl Cook had died No it's a serious film. Rent it and see what you think. It has Sarah Hampshire and Coral Brown in it too. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 If it's one of those Ealing type films, I'm not a huge fan of them; St Trinians Will Hay (sp?) type films but DH loves them. He's the one that piped up about Mooncat when I told him Beryl Cook had died No it's a serious film. Rent it and see what you think. It has Sarah Hampshire and Coral Brown in it too. Tessa i'll try, thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I too adored Beryl cooks work .....fabulous sense of humour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 such a shame - my Mum and I loved her, and over the years I have bought her various items, including a calendar every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I love her work as well - have a couple of framed prints.... I respect her for carrying on painting in the way she wanted to and not paying any attention to the critics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I love her work as well - have a couple of framed prints.... Which ones do you have Lesley? I have a framed print of 'Ladies Night' which is a Chippendale type bloke in the midst of plump ladies who are peering down his g.string My best friend gave it to me one christmas. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have that one!!!! ... and another one.......can't remember what it is as I haven't located a box of pictures since we moved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have that one!!!! ... and another one.......can't remember what it is as I haven't located a box of pictures since we moved! My favourite is the lady in the fur coat 'flashing' the very respectable gent Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sad news . I don't own any of her work myself but it always made me chuckle, and always so vibrant. One of her pictures could brighten up the darkest day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I love her work as well - have a couple of framed prints.... Which ones do you have Lesley? I have a framed print of 'Ladies Night' which is a Chippendale type bloke in the midst of plump ladies who are peering down his g.string My best friend gave it to me one christmas. Tessa My mum has that one on her kitchen wall! Obviously you all have good taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 That is sad. I love her work. I used to sell it years ago when I worked in an Art Gallery. Brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I have that one!!!! ... and another one.......can't remember what it is as I haven't located a box of pictures since we moved! My favourite is the lady in the fur coat 'flashing' the very respectable gent Tessa It could well be that one! I shall have to look a bit harder for the missing box now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
