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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/ or the charity of your choice. HonoringDr. William Luther “Luke” Coker, Jr. Dr. William Luther “Luke” Coker, Jr. was at ...

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 alongside established professional creators, showcasing the incredible work of our Visual Arts Department. Here's the scoop: HRA Art Show739 Academy ...

Most people have never even considered asking an artist to paint something special for them. They see art they like and they buy it. Or decide to wait. I do accept commissions that I find interesting. They can be challenging, not because they’re difficult, but because clients often have a clear image in their minds of the final piece. Their expectations are shaped by what they’ve seen others create, but even more by their own ...

The holiday season begins with a celebration of art, color, and community. Join Gloria Coker Fine Art for her Annual Show & Sale on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Associates in Dermatology, 17 Manhattan Square, Hampton, VA. Each year, this special evening brings together collectors, longtime fans, and new friends to experience Gloria’s newest original paintings and to take advantage of amazing, once-a-year pricing on her work. It is ...

Open house and Fundraiser for the Educational Pavilion November 8th 11–4pm57 Patch Road, Fort Monroe. Follow the posted event signs. The open house is free and is held in conjunction with the Fort Monroe Veterans Day Celebration. This past year our volunteers have been working hard to finish the restoration. We’re not quite done yet, but we are sure you will be surprised. Come visit award-winning local artist Gloria Coker from 1–3pm as she will ...

I wanted to share the lovely comments from Bobby Lawrence. It is an honor to develop a painting for such wonderful people. Enjoy! "I recently had the pleasure of meeting renowned Peninsula artist, Gloria Coker, at one of her art shows in Newport News. I’ve always been a fan of Gloria’s work, but I never owned any. During our conversation, I asked her if she would create a painting for the main wall in my ...

It was not so long ago that when you picked up your shampoo or body wash or conditioner you knew exactly which was which. Now life is different. You cannot tell what the contents are because the text is not visible and the graphics are not designed to match the content’s function. To say nothing about the illegibility of the directions for use - if you can find them in the microscopic text. This has ...

Is this word banned in your house, too? It is almost time for my Annual Art Show and Sale! Can't wait to see you on Friday! ...

Recently, my daughter chose to sample the vegetarian lifestyle by subscribing to a meal service. Vegetarian meal boxes were delivered right to her doorstep. I don’t know if she took time to research these plans but lucky for me, she wound up with three meals that were expiring before she could cook them. So, she gave them to me. I am a foodie, so I gratefully accepted. In regard to going vegetarian, I do honor ...

I do have a grow light and try to keep plants alive through the winter. But this one time I looked at a few stragglers and this image flashed in my brain. Ready to see my latest paintings and SAVE! Join me for a delightful evening of art ...