Mr. VENUS, bone-articulator and taxidermist from Dicken's 'Our Mutual Friend.' by Lewis Cooper

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The book one of Dickens's best, and a spot on portrait of Mr Venus, played by Timothy Spall in an excellent TV serialisation.

Wonderful details ✨️ 👌

That is another superb character drawing, Lewis. He is not a character I know!!

Oh my, what a character and another great drawing

Spot on. Even without reading the caption you know it has to be a Dickens' character.

What a fabulous looking character, so skilful drawn Lew.

Fantastic Lewis.

Superb picture, great colour.

A remarkably illustrative character of Mr Venus Lewis. I’m particularly drawn to to his damaged hands, which would very likely be the case. Stunning work.

Superbly painted and drawn.

This is fantastic Lewis, the detail is wonderful. These Dickensian characters are perfect for you to showcase your superb drawing skills and imagination.

Quite serious and brilliant

Thank you for your comments. Always appreciated. Like all of us I guess, sometimes I’m not sure what to do next and Victorian characters tend to be my fall back option.

Super characterisation Lewis.

Great character, love the colours - and the rather menacing look on the bird skeleton bottom right!

Wonderful painted character Lewis.

What a character, cracking work Lewis.

Such detail and colour - and those arthritic hands!

Great painting

Superb colouring in this piece Lewis. Along with your superb character.

Brilliant as always Lew.

So expressive and detailed. Top marks Lew

A great character drawing with such detail

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05/01/2026
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When stuck draw a Dickens character. Didn't know this one, haven't read the book. He featured in 'Dickensian' the BBC series.

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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