Mrs Gamp by Lewis Cooper

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I think the alcohol has reached her eyes. Love the unfocused stare ✔️

Posted by Martin Norford on Wed 29 Oct 07:32:49

Just how I imagine her, Lewis, I have a tiny, old Toby jug with a very similar expression!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 29 Oct 07:37:30

Excellent character Lew, she definitely had a tipple before posing for your sketch .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 29 Oct 07:44:42

Just love your Dickens characters, Lewis - please keep them coming!

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 29 Oct 07:57:38

You’ve been kinder to her than Dickens was, Lewis.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 29 Oct 07:58:03

I'll bet very few remember that a gamp used to slang for an umbrella. The lady certainly made an impression, as, indeed, you have Lew.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Wed 29 Oct 08:24:31

Oh yes! More please.

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 29 Oct 08:31:50

Great Dickens characters Lewis.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 29 Oct 09:29:33

Your Dickensian pictures are superb Lew , never fail to impress.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 29 Oct 09:40:10

Great characterisation Lewis. Love that nose which would light up the street.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 29 Oct 10:07:07

Thanks to all for your generous comments.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 29 Oct 10:15:12

Love it.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 29 Oct 11:21:52

Brilliant, Love it !

Posted by valerie harper on Wed 29 Oct 11:41:00

Terrific Lewis, what a face, reminds me of an old dinner lady from primary school

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 29 Oct 17:22:56

Wow, brilliant!

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 29 Oct 20:18:32

Glorious!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 29 Oct 20:26:48

Hang on Studio Wall

29/10/2025

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A sort of nurse. Dickens describes her as fat, with no neck, a red nose, and shabby... with the odour of alcohol. Watercolour and coloured pencil, Arches HP paper.

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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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