Mehndi

Took a bit longer to do this one due to the number of layers of glazing required for the hat. Reclaimed a canvas that featured the portrait of a special woman (who hated her portrait). So it was either i.) paint over it or ii.) hang it in the furnace room. Oil on canvas. Canvas prepared with two coats of acrylic “gesso,” one coat of Gamblin Oil Primer. Ground...

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26 Years

Here’s the progression of a portrait of Suzy and me on the occasion of our 26th wedding anniversary. It’s a small work and was completed in three sessions, each 1-3 hours long. I probably could have completed the painting in two sessions and with a smaller palette but I ended up fussing over it a bit. Oil on wooden panel. Panel was sized with Gamblin PVA...

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Milo

Here’s the progression of my portrait of Milo. It was a quick study completed in two sessions, each 2-3 hours long. Oil on wooden panel. Panel was sized with Gamblin PVA Size, two coats of acrylic “gesso,” one coat of Gamblin Oil Primer. Ground was then toned with a mixture of Raw Umber and Flake White. Palette and Supplies: Cadmium Red Medium...

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A one session sketch in oil

“Self Portrait” (2015). Louis Cooper. Oil on Panel. 6″ x 6″. Painted this in one session on a small six-inch wooden panel that Suzy brought home from her architectural office.

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Joy

“Joy” (2015). Louis Cooper. Oil on Panel. 12″x12 ” Private Collection of Joy Cooper.

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Lollipop

“Lollipop” (2015). Louis Cooper. Oil on Panel. 14.75″ x 7.5″

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