Shakespeare Still in use - 'I cannot tell what the Dickens his name is.' by Lewis Cooper

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Great characters…and I learned something too.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Tue 27 May 06:31:34

Brilliant characters, and I too learned something like Tony!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Tue 27 May 06:44:53

Excellent drawing Lewis and educational too!

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 27 May 07:08:03

Superb characters and educational.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 27 May 07:08:40

Beautiful characters Lewis, and the colouring is perfect for this Shakespeare group.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Tue 27 May 07:08:48

You always make me laugh and your drawings are top notch!

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 27 May 07:18:37

Fabulous characters Lew and thank you for the explanation of where the saying came from.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 27 May 07:23:24

Another Shakespeare great Lew. Your characters are always wonderful.

Posted by Mark Annison on Tue 27 May 07:32:31

Absolutely fabulous and very clever

Posted by AnonymousUser-8 AnonymousUser-8 on Tue 27 May 07:38:39

Another cracker Lew

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 27 May 07:42:38

Smashing!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 27 May 07:43:17

Fab-u-lous - as always!

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Tue 27 May 08:35:29

Beautifully drawn and painted Lewis

Posted by George Cutter on Tue 27 May 08:49:21

Great characters, love the soft colours.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 27 May 08:54:29

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 27 May 09:08:12

I can see we're all in for an educational treat with this Shakespeare inspired series. Superbly drawn figures Lewis - that is 'Charlie boy' on the left yes?

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 27 May 12:17:15

Yes, Shakespeare had a sense of humour and comedy at its best! Love their noses and poses aye and the ruff and distinguished moustache , great characters for The Merry Wives of Windsor!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Tue 27 May 12:33:26

Excellent Lewis.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 27 May 12:53:48

Yes, he’s meant to be Charlie…that was what drew me to the quote.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 27 May 12:59:55

Love the history that goes a long with your great characters Lewis.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 27 May 13:04:44

Superbly illustrated Lewis.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 27 May 15:11:30

Love it.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Tue 27 May 16:29:25

Great characters Lewis and something to think about.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 27 May 17:48:32

Excellent as always Lewis.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 29 May 07:58:00

Hang on Studio Wall

27/05/2025

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From The Merry Wives of Windsor. I'd always assumed phrases like this derived from Charles Dickens. But no...this word is hundreds of years older than Charlie boy, and it means 'the devil.' Watercolour, coloured pencils and pen.

About the Artist

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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