Abner Cope

Abner Cope is an associate professor of art at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, with an emphasis in drawing and painting. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree (1980) from Eastern Michigan University with a major in drawing. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree (1974) from Georgia Southern University where he majored in painting with a minor in printmaking. Professor Cope has created many drawings and paintings of the figure and has had national exhibitions of his work. He also has taught drawing and painting at the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute, Sinclair Community College, and the Riverbend Art Center.