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What a conundrum. I did both, work and 5 years of night classes at Art College. I know which taught me the most! Enjoying your delightful drawings.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Wed 17 Apr 11:21:49

Decisions decisions eh Lewis? I faced exactly the same dilemma.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 17 Apr 12:40:02

Enjoying the ongoing saga and lovely illustrations Lewis.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 17 Apr 13:39:42

Thanks Stephen, Russell and Carole, your feedback is most welcome. I guess nearly everybody was in a similar situation. My main focus wasn't art school, it was drain-pipe trousers...I'd had enough of school.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 17 Apr 14:02:33

really enjoying your on going life story...so much connects with everyone, I guess!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 17 Apr 15:38:46

Enjoying your story and your art, Lewis

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 17 Apr 17:36:56

Great stuff Lewis.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Wed 17 Apr 21:10:51

The on going saga...come on , next instalment please.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Thu 18 Apr 04:44:13

Really enjoying your wonderful work Lewis, this is great.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 18 Apr 16:33:42

Decisions, decisions.

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Thu 18 Apr 17:24:34

Hang on Studio Wall

17/04/2019

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While I was confused, young Ethel knew exactly what she wanted to do. Obviously I don't remember the conversation, but this is the bones of it. She did hope to get to University, and she did want to become a writer. Being an author, or an artist, seemed like pipe-dreams for working class kids back then. I wasn't WORRIED about it, just confused, once I settled on leaving I felt just dandy. At age 16 I hadn't considered that I was dealing with life-changing ideas...I just wanted to get a job and earn some money. Just like everyone else.

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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