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Meet Gloria
Gloria was always the kid in elementary and high school who was prodded by her classmates to draw the teacher. A good way to get into trouble. But she never planned an art career- too much insecurity.
Fine Art Gallery
Explore the variety of different colorful focuses artfully considered by Gloria Coker.
“Gloria Coker’s work is poetry, music, and motion blended in a vibrant world of color that is breathtaking. Her art pulses with life and sound. It is like being at the center of a vortex of energy, momentum, and brilliance – swept into a dynamic landscape of visual splendor.”
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Virginia Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and international guest conductor.
Latest on the Blog
I wasn’t always a painter
Most of you know I’ve been painting for a long time. What you might not know is that I have a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. I never used it. Not in the way you’d expect. Right after I got that degree, I went to work as a newspaper illustrator at the Daily Press.…
Celebration of Life
Dr. William Luther “Luke” Coker, Jr. February 15, 1938 – March 22, 2026 Celebration of Life A celebration of Luke’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Weymouth Funeral Home, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Animal Aid Society, https://www.animalaidsociety.org/donate/…
Hampton Roads Academy Art Show
Hampton Roads Academy (HRA) in Newport News, Virginia, is featuring a wonderful display of my art. At this pre-juried show, over 75 artists from across the region will display original works for sale in a variety of media, from paintings and photographic prints to sculptures and stunning multimedia pieces. HRA student artists will be featured…
