The Cota Studio

Oil painting of a misty Louisiana bayou with cypress trees rising from calm water, Spanish moss, and colorful reflections.

Morning Mist (Bayou)

Gary Cota's hand-carved, wood relief of a serene swamp scene with heron slowly moving through

Among the Cypress

Day at the Swamp was created to celebrate the rich wildlife of the Louisiana wetlands.

Day at the Swamp

Carving of Heron at a swamp was created to celebrate the rich wildlife of the Louisiana wetlands.

Quiet Watch

Behind the Barn, an award-winning wildlife wood relief carving by Cape Cod artist Gary Cota depicting a heron and alligator in a marsh

Behind the Barn | Wildlife Wood Carving by Gary Cota

Gary Cota's hand-carved, wood relief of a swamp scene with two alligators going after herons as a deer watches

Surprise Visit