“Elaine, its beyond words. You captured the meaning of a start of life together and the beginning of your life. ”

“Elaine is truly a terrific new friend of mine. We have met online, and our hearts have connected. I believe she has the heart of every true Vermonter, and perhaps an eye like our Lord. She can bring out the life, love, and joy in everything she sees. I imagine she could paint a manure pile, and have it look charming. Teamed with Rod, what a pair❣️ If anyone wishes to have a specific picture painted, she is just the lady to do this for you. Kudos to you my friend.”

“Elaine Cole is a wonderfully talented artist. Her depiction of Vt. Landscapes, buildings, flowers, birds, etc. is unsurpassed. When Elaine painted a portrait of our farm, the details,color, and accuracy were amazing. She is by far one of the most amazing artists around!”

“I have known Elaine for seven years. When we first became friends, she showed me some of her early paintings. They were very good and her talent as an artist continues to grow! The barns and buildings she paints are among my favorites, as are her flowers she paints. I also like the birds and animals. The frames compliment her paintings and are handmade by her husband.”

“I’ve been fortunate to collect Elaine’s work for several years, and now my home is filled with her special artistic magic! Elaine’s straight forward paintings and drawings capture the rural beauty and dignity of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and other unspoiled places. When I’ve had too much hustle and bustle I just look at Elaine’s work, which reminds me that there are landscapes where simplicity and calm still exist.”

“I first saw Elaine’s work on Facebook a few months ago...and was so impressed! I was immediately attracted to her field of daisies painting and inquired about purchasing it. Elaine responded to my request quickly and even offered to have it framed by her husband for me. Even though I live in a totally different part of the country from her, I received my framed painting quickly. It is so beautiful! It’s hanging next to my bed so that I can admire it often! The attention to detail in her paintings is amazing!! ♥️”

“Thank you for the picture, it captures a moment which is what I think a painting should do. The title should be “end of the season” that moment when the leaves are at their best but about to fall. I notice the sharpness of the lines and the impressionistic leaves, reminds me of Claude Monet Autumn effect at Argenteuil.”

“I recently stopped at Cole-Kerr studio in Greensboro. What a delight! Elaine is a talented self-taught artist. Her pictures and notecards represent the beauty of the NEK.”

“Elaine’s calendars are absolutely gorgeous! I’m looking forward to giving them as Christmas presents and keeping two for myself. Until I saw the 2022 calendar I didn’t realize that there were so many covered bridges in Vermont and Elaine’s paintings of them really make every page interesting, useful, and also lovely to look at. I’m sure word is getting out all over the Northeast Kingdom and beyond that these are “Must Have” calendars.”

“Being retired Army, from a great Vermont dairy farm, and living in Richmond, VA; during my 29 years in the Army I didn’t have time to contemplate my days on the farm in Vermont. However, since retiring and getting older, I miss those days on the farm, and greatly miss our Holstein milking cows. Recently, I connected with Elaine Cole-Kerr, an artist in Vermont, and a few of those cows are at home here in Richmond!! Elaine is a gifted artist and I highly recommend her talent to anybody. She and her husband totally exceeded my expectation(s). I highly recommend this most gifted artist to all our family and friends. We look forward to a long relationship with this Five Star Artist!!! Please, if you are looking to bring a few cattle, and nature into your home, send Elaine a message; she is extremely responsive and you will not be disappointed with the end result!!!! Nothing but love for the great and beautiful state of Vermont!!!”

“I love your choice of colors and your work, it is beautiful. I often see things I symbolism so for me, the yellow represents the Son, the purple is for the King of Kong, while the red speaks of his sacrifice to mankind. And, the faded tulips in the background reminds me of our view of Him before the veil is removed and our eyes opened. Your painting speaks to me with every brush stroke ...beautiful!”

“A Tribute to My Friend Elaine

I have known Elaine for many years, but it has only been recently that I became aware of her artistic ability and how she portrays the meaning and beauty of life in her paintings.

She depicts realism and shows emotion. She has an amazing technical skill and a creative imagination.

Elaine definitely has unlimited talent and expertise.

Through her paintings she gives us a glimpse into her world that leads to the creation of beautiful and timeless pieces of art.

As you look at her paintings you can’t help but be touched by them in your body, heart and soul.

Elaine’s paintings give one a deeper appreciation for the beauty and enrichment that art sows into our lives.

Elaine is incredibly talented and I am proud to call her my friend.”

“The value of your work is grounded in beauty and technique.”