I am not related to Ivan Koota nor do I know him personally. My friend sent me this site. I think Ivan is so talented, so I thought I would share it with all of you with Brooklyn roots. Happy Holidays, Kathleen~CT. (http://www.brooklynplaces.com/) _Brooklyn Places- Paintings Of Brooklyn By Ivan Koota_ (http://www.brooklynplaces.com/) _www.brooklynplaces.com_ (http://www.brooklynplaces.com/) Paintings and prints of Brooklyn by Ivan Koota, a self-taught artist born and raised in Brooklyn.