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.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Mon 05 Jan 07:36:01

Wonderful details ✨️ 👌

Posted by Martin Norford on Mon 05 Jan 07:37:01

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

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 05 Jan 07:57:39

Oh my, what a character and another great drawing

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 05 Jan 07:59:23

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

Posted by Tony Auffret on Mon 05 Jan 08:47:42

What a fabulous looking character, so skilful drawn Lew.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 05 Jan 09:16:40

Fantastic Lewis.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 05 Jan 09:41:40

Superb picture, great colour.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Mon 05 Jan 09:51:08

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.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 05 Jan 10:01:36

Superbly painted and drawn.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Mon 05 Jan 10:19:49

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

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 05 Jan 10:27:48

Great.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Mon 05 Jan 10:44:21

Quite serious and brilliant

Posted by Martin Shaw on Mon 05 Jan 10:45:46

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.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 05 Jan 11:58:22

Super characterisation Lewis.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 05 Jan 11:59:33

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

Posted by Jenny Harris on Mon 05 Jan 12:48:42

Wonderful painted character Lewis.

Posted by George Cutter on Mon 05 Jan 15:28:03

What a character, cracking work Lewis.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Mon 05 Jan 16:59:15

Such detail and colour - and those arthritic hands!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 05 Jan 17:19:34

Great painting

Posted by Romila Datta on Mon 05 Jan 17:49:50

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

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Mon 05 Jan 18:01:34

Brilliant as always Lew.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 05 Jan 18:23:08

So expressive and detailed. Top marks Lew

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 06 Jan 09:16:45

A great character drawing with such detail

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 06 Jan 13:12:43

Wonderful, Lewis!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Wed 07 Jan 14:22:38

Hang on Studio Wall

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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