RITA COOPER was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and has lived in several states including southern California but has resided in Harford County, Maryland, for all of her adult life. As soon as she could hold a pencil, she was drawing anything and everything. In high school, her artwork was often featured in the showcases and her art teacher would submit her work to competitions without her knowledge until she was informed she had won an award. She has been painting, showing her work and accepting commissions since high school. Working mainly in oils for years, Rita began her...more
