Vanessa Cooper

Vanessa Cooper

Vanessa Cooper, who was born and raised in Hampshire, has been painting since her early ‘teens. Vanessa Cooper first exhibited her work in 1987, during her time studying at Portsmouth University. Vanessa Cooper, known for her bold and imaginative art, has a strong passion for colour, stating, “It’s always the colour that captivates me.”

Inspiration 

Her inspiration for models comes from nature and her personal life, including forests, gardens, pets, and children. Her work is enriched by the presence of both sensuality and humour, which contribute to its liveliness. Vanessa Cooper, frequently classified as a “native” artist, primarily employs oils alongside different mediums. She repetitively redraws her compositions in order to reduce the content of the picture to its fundamental components.

According to Cooper, omitting elements from a painting is more challenging than adding a multitude of items.

Vanessa Cooper is also a teacher at The ArtHouse, Meath, which is a non-profit centre for adults with learning difficulties that focuses on artistic excellence.
Vanessa’s paintings are filled with joy.

Her palette contributes to the heart-warming and rich qualities of the artwork, as stated in Artists and Illustrators, February 2012.