December 31, 2010

"Thieves" WIP

Here is a small oil painting I'm working on called "Thieves." I think I might need to work on the girl's eyes so it's more clear that she's blind and maybe add more scratches to her back...

40% done:

80% done:

(*SOLD*)

It'll be for sale at a gallery soon, updates to come! I hope you guys like it, I used my recent portrait studies (more to post) as practice.

December 15, 2010

Quickies

I've been doing these quick 5"x7" portraits just to practice with oils.


(*SOLD*)


(300$) via La Luz de Jesus Gallery

December 8, 2010

Please vote, it would mean the world to me!

Hello dear friends,

Please please PLEASE follow this link and rate my portfolio highly; if I win I'll get a show in NY and an artists residency. A dream come true. I really appreciate it! ♥

http://www.3rdwardopencall.com/JAWCooper

Warmest wishes,
Coop


December 6, 2010

Forgotten Creatures + Interview!

The amazing concept artist Cecil Kim is curating another show at the Liliya China Bistro! "Forgotten Creatures" will open this Saturday, December 11 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. I will have a piece in the show as will a number of my very very talented friends. Come eat some delicious food, see some amazing artwork, and meet some wonderful people!

Address:
Liliya China Bistro
108 W 2nd Street 102
Los Angeles, CA

Here are some teasers of my piece: "Feral."
*SOLD*



*SOLD*

This piece has sentimental value for me as I made it to commemorate my sister's bravery during a recent loss.

Lastly, here is a link to the interview I did for the lovely and talented Kat Cameron:

JAW Cooper Interview

Included in the interview is this photo of my workspace... with annotations...



I hope you enjoy it!

OH! One last thing; Gallery 1988 SF is closing this month and are having a sale of a lot of the artwork in their possession including a number of my pieces from the Paper Pushers show last year. If you're looking for an original on a budget, this is a great opportunity!

Here is the link: G1988SF: JAW Cooper

I also have one piece still available at Gallery Nucleus: GNucleus: JAW Cooper

And a couple left at La Luz: La Luz: JAW Cooper

Christmas presents for your beloved Auntie Grumble and Uncle Badbreath perhaps?