Morris men.

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The colours are as vibrant as the characters. Great image.

Posted by D Hillman on Sun 28 Jan 09:08:35

Wonderful expressions Lewis.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Sun 28 Jan 09:35:54

Being a natural " Morris" man I love the tradition and the dance, Lewis. I've seen quite a lot in our area and up around Haworth in Yorkshire. They have a lot of fun but some groups are suffering from the pc vultures who want to change the world and all in it. Long may they last...nice work from you. (-:

Posted by Jim Morris on Sun 28 Jan 09:39:33

Lovely, I love their costumes, you have such a lot of great detail in there 😃

Posted by Linda Drury on Sun 28 Jan 09:40:10

Love your work Lewis. The happy characters and details in this one are wonderful :)

Posted by Louise Naimian on Sun 28 Jan 09:48:46

And what a jolly jape it is too! Fabulous mirth, movement and entertainment. Each face is an expression of sheer enjoyment. I'll have a pint of what they're on. *smile* Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sun 28 Jan 10:07:22

Yes we always find you in the wonderful detail Lewis. Thanks.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 28 Jan 11:17:22

Another cracker Lewis

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 28 Jan 11:46:59

Wonderful! We still have a few of these old codgers on the island, and whatever anyone thinks of Morris men (and some women nowadays) it keeps 'em fit.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Sun 28 Jan 11:59:48

Brilliant Lewis, you really do make your characters seem alive.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 28 Jan 12:44:07

Wonderful sketch Lew! Our local Morris men wear more of the traditional white with black straps costume, more like the original Moroccan dancers. I find it very strange that we Brits adopted our invaders dance habits! Strangely in Morocco, the dancers/acrobats can't be bothered to dress up as they used to, when I first visited in the 1970's.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sun 28 Jan 13:41:32

Thanks to everyone for having a look, and your comments. Linda...I made no attempt to get costumes right, I just drew the idea of how they looked from the image lurking in my head. I like Morris Men, and all the other enthusiasts who provide us with entertainment. Like Re-enactors, vintage car geeks, and all the rest. Re-enactors...now there's a thought...

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 28 Jan 13:53:48

I love this Lewis! Such a happy bunch they look.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Sun 28 Jan 15:18:51

Merry Morris men......you have them radiating joy.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 28 Jan 15:45:47

You have great skills Lewis. You certainly captured their passion for this tradition. Hopefully it will live on!

Posted on Sun 28 Jan 15:55:58

Love it!

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 28 Jan 20:11:57

Wonderful. Looks as if the drink had been flowing even before the dancing.!!

Posted by Tony Wiggins on Mon 29 Jan 10:30:30

Wonderful, Lewis!!! My favourite so far......

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Mon 29 Jan 15:03:10

Hang on Studio Wall

28/01/2018

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We had a short break on the Isle of Wight 2 years ago. We came across some Morris Men performing in a village somewhere. They were having such fun doing it, the fun was communicated to the audience. I know some people aren't keen on Morris Men but I think folk lore stuff like this is part of the fabric of these islands. It's great that people still do it. This is a made-up sketch I did when I got home. I've tried to show the fun the old boys were having. Watercolour, A4 sketchbook.

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Lewis Cooper

Self taught. Love drawing. Like to make pictures up, without using reference pics, often in cartoon style. I do other pictures where I do use reference. I'm knocking on a bit, born in 1940 in Greenwich, London. Retired, and loving it.

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