'In this life, we want facts Sir, nothing but FACTS,' says Mr Gradgrind, a Dickens character in 'Hard Times'. by Lewis Cooper

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This is good. And that's a FACT! Young sir. Beging your pardon..... if I may.

Posted by Martin Norford on Mon 03 Nov 07:19:05

So very factual, Lewis! Great characterisation, I'm no Dickens expert, though!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 03 Nov 07:31:43

I would imagine him like this too and your depiction is spot on!

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 03 Nov 07:49:24

Just love your Dickens' characters, Lewis! Another very good one which always brings a smile to my face. Please keep them coming!!

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 03 Nov 08:06:55

I’m far from being a Dickens expert. I’ve only read ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and a book of short stories. I do watch all the films…couldn’t find one for ‘Hard Times’. Just love the characters and the names he comes up with.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 03 Nov 08:14:46

A superb depiction Lew…

Posted by Alan Bickley on Mon 03 Nov 08:23:11

I don't recall the Gradgrind comment but if this is the result I am glad I made it and spurred you into action. This is a splendidly no-nonsense, stern Victorian school superintendent.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Mon 03 Nov 08:41:47

Love the book shaped face and bloodshot eyes. But that is my opinion, but the fact that he has a crooked nose cannot be denied.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Mon 03 Nov 08:42:56

A superb and powerful character Lew .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 03 Nov 08:52:19

Very good depiction Lew

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 03 Nov 08:57:51

Outstanding artwork Lew , the face is brilliant.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Mon 03 Nov 09:51:50

Your drawings of Dickens characters are excellent Lewis.

Posted by George Cutter on Mon 03 Nov 10:13:34

Great picture, those eyes - so scary.

Posted by Lynn Parkins on Mon 03 Nov 10:56:07

Absolutely first class Lewis. Love the pursed lips and narrow set eyes, not to mention his tremendous nose.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 03 Nov 11:54:13

I've always loved the surnames Dickens concocted for so many of his characters and this terrific drawing reflects the name perfectly Lewis.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 03 Nov 13:54:39

Love his name…..great characterisation Lewis.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 03 Nov 16:40:47

Great character!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 04 Nov 14:00:31

Very nicely done indeed!

Posted by Romila Datta on Tue 04 Nov 19:07:56

Great!

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Fri 28 Nov 12:44:25

Hang on Studio Wall

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A while back I posted some random sketches. Tony said one reminded him of Mr Gradgrind. Not being a Dickens expert I had to look him up. A sour school governor who had no time for fun and fancies....just facts. This is how I imagine him. Watercolour and colored pencil.

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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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