Aboriginal girl - repost from 2018 by Lewis Cooper

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I agree. Reviewing old stuff can give you a surprise. It's so important to keep sketch books. Great sketch 👌 Lewis

Posted by Martin Norford on Sun 17 May 06:15:22

So glad you re-posted, this is a beauty in every regard. Love that hair BTW. Would love to see more portraits from you Lewis

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 17 May 06:25:43

Your style and a fantastic portrait. I’d know that was your work anywhere

Posted by Martin Shaw on Sun 17 May 06:38:47

Yes remember this one Lewis and a very good one it is.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 17 May 07:08:13

Lew this is superb , I love your characters but this is in a totally different league not surprisingly you are a fine portrait artist, definitely get some more done I think you would enjoy the challenges.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 17 May 08:03:16

Not seen this before Lew , absolutely brilliant.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 17 May 09:17:10

A very striking portrait Lewis. Althoigh different it still retains you inimitable style. A very impressive work.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 17 May 09:17:59

Beautifully painted Lewis.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 17 May 09:21:47

A little beauty Lewis, brilliantly drawn as always.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 17 May 10:27:21

Beautifully done! I particularly like how you’ve captured the light on her face and her lovely, curly hair.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sun 17 May 11:08:35

Beautifully done, Lewis, full of character, and love the style.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Sun 17 May 12:02:51

Beautifully pencilled in Lewis!

Posted by Chris Scott on Sun 17 May 12:35:10

We don’t always appreciate some of the art we do at the time. This is a beauty Lewis.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 17 May 19:17:39

An excellent portrait Lewis

Posted by Nigel Collins on Sun 17 May 19:24:05

This is brilliant, Lewis, hair and all!

Posted by Lynda Green on Mon 18 May 09:01:40

Thanks very much for your response to this oldie.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 18 May 09:44:05

Impressive. You did well keeping the background light and calm.

Posted by Magdalena Oberg on Mon 18 May 15:12:36

Terrific portrait Lewis.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Tue 19 May 06:49:47

Excellent.

Posted by Timothy Holmes on Wed 20 May 10:39:04

Hang on Studio Wall

17/05/2026

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Looking through old sketchbooks. Found this early attempt at using coloured pencils. I remember feeling I'd made a bit of a hash of it, especially the scribbly hair. Now I like it. Strange how your view changes with time. Eight years in this case. Inktense pencils, used wet and dry. Must do more standard portraits. I love drawing faces but can't resist the caricature effect.

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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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