With my brush, I aim to convey my deep connection to nature and the wonderful
traditions I learned as a child. My work embodies the unique blend of past and present
experiences and a combination of imagination and reality. Accordingly, my work
consists of a synthesis of whimsical illustration and fine art.
My painting is about passion. I strive to capture special, magical moments that are
intimate and revealing. I present the essence of my subjects, not just their form, but
their spirit.
To find my full body of work, visit my two websites:
denisecocchiaro.com
spookymoonart.com
Publications:
● I have co-written, illustrated, and published a children's book, The Big Blue
Balloon, available on Amazon.
● My art was selected for the cover of A Halloween How-to, by Lesley Bannatyne,
with my original illustrations inside.
● My art was published in the Livre-Calendrier Des 3 Religions, French calendar,
2022.
● My art was featured in the magazine Autumn Brilliance, 2022.
● My art was selected for the cover of The American Bee Journal, 2024.
Awards:
People’s Choice Award, The New Jersey State Fair, 2013
Best in Show, Garden State Watercolor Society, 2018
Best in Show, The New Jersey State Fair, 2019
Best in Show, Roxbury Art Association, 2020
Best in Show, New Jersey Watercolor Society, Elected Member Show, 2024

Visit my Etsy Shop: SpookyMoonArt