Archie 2011

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Yes I know what you mean Lewis. I can draw a likeness but when it goes to painting it fades. But we will crack it. I imagine your grandson really likes this.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Thu 04 Jan 10:31:55

Yes, I know it only too well but the whole effect is brilliant, as is the other one.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 04 Jan 13:31:47

It must be very difficult to get a good likeness Lewis but the overall painting is really great. I have never tried a portrait, think I'd be too scared!!!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 04 Jan 15:45:53

I try portraits to be told by family who are more honest that they look nothing like the person they're meant to be. Family members aren't the best critics are they? They're just too honest. lol. Nevertheless, two super paintings here, two to treasure. Love the pirate theme and the gloomy parrot here as well!

Posted by Louise Naimian on Thu 04 Jan 19:21:48

This is Excellent. As for how much it favors the child, I have had the same problem. Likeness can get away so quickly. Just the wrong brush stroke can change so much.

Posted by Skylar Brown on Fri 05 Jan 16:38:23

Paintings to treasure, Lewis (have just looked at the painting of your other grandson)

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Fri 05 Jan 17:29:18

Hang on Studio Wall

04/01/2018

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The companion piece to the previous post. My Grandson Archie aged about 6. Not a successful portrait.

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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