// Illustration // Gallery // ConceptTumblr (3.0; @jawcooper)http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/839e85b57a313a64252ae53ddb737ae8/tumblr_mklbew2Tan1s8dmhuo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f86ad24a03abd879983ae2fa3117866c/tumblr_mklbew2Tan1s8dmhuo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5499219dd228ada21d98bc0675d17a0b/tumblr_mklbew2Tan1s8dmhuo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/758c93ce553599404d838862b780fee9/tumblr_mklbew2Tan1s8dmhuo4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://forthefunkofit.com/post/46866640955/video-best-viewed-at-720hd-or-1080hd-in-this">forthefunkofitall</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IkyTRfQIVv4" width="853"></iframe></p> <p><strong>VIDEO BEST VIEWED AT 720HD or 1080HD</strong></p> <p>In this video <strong>JAW COOPER</strong> builds an armature for the sculpture “mourn” which will be unveiled at the opening reception of <em>LAID BARE</em> at LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY [4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA] on April 5th from 8pm-11pm. Open to the public.</p> </blockquote>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/46888302601http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/46888302601Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:20:53 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4d7abada669cb01d02732562f8ec5165/tumblr_miwuxwwqAh1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>“Burden” Teaser.</span><br/><br/><span>(AVAILABLE)</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.laluzdejesus.com/shows/2013/JAW/Cooper2013.htm" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.laluzdejesus.com/shows/2013/JAW/Cooper2013.htm">http://www.laluzdejesus.com/shows/2013/JAW/Cooper2013.htm</a></a></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/44192558396http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/44192558396Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:27:32 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/60f07bc22c11702f9344da52944cdedb/tumblr_mg3ab42Geg1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gasp // Flinch // Rattle // Rot // Rise</strong></p> <p>This mini-series is about the process of letting go of perceptions of the world that inhibit us. Perception is so subjective as is our experience of reality.</p> <p>These five soon-to-be paintings will be part of my April 2013 solo show “Laid Bare” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. For more info, to be added to the preview list, or to reserve a piece early, email Matt Kennedy at info@laluzdejesus.com.</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39640251372http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39640251372Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:04:00 -0500Jaw Coopergaspflinchrattlerotrisesketchdrawing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/59bb2f1b21f0c329fd0e2779fb5663cb/tumblr_mg0zzd1I9N1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/67582ec18065c459acbcd15fd60a8e98/tumblr_mg0zzd1I9N1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>“Rise” Sketch.</span></p> <p>This soon-to-be paintings will be part of my April 2013 solo show “Laid Bare” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. For more info, to be added to the preview list, or to reserve a piece early, email Matt Kennedy at info@laluzdejesus.com.</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39522313436http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39522313436Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:26:00 -0500Jaw Cooperrisecicadasketchdrawing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3df983486d33219c99a1ac9f8583f93c/tumblr_mfyx4nhMkn1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3b6a3bf5f9b541c0593862a8af4f1f53/tumblr_mfyx4nhMkn1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/11826873824699966f8385bf84ff0ebd/tumblr_mfyx4nhMkn1rvjjkxo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Gouache painting on a log in the Humboldt Redwoods. (jawcooper.blogspot.com)</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39414273732http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39414273732Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:29:00 -0500Jaw Coopergouacheredwoodshumboldtpaintinglandscape<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/25daa88f5d3ddc5394c7db4672c3d4c5/tumblr_mfuxovw1Ms1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Shapeshifter” Sketch. (jawcooper.blogspot.com)</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39231492080http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/39231492080Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:50:55 -0500Jaw Coopershapeshifterjellyfishdrawingsketch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/21dcfb20fd5184cf4eaceecef421a481/tumblr_mfe9pj1GE01rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Sketch for a painting that will be titled “Rattle.” She is a crumbling geode- possibly malachite and azurite or maybe pyrite…. or maybe just boring ol’ amethyst. I am fascinated by </span><span>gems and minerals and </span><span>have a pretty sizable collection.</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/38479084603http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/38479084603Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:51:19 -0500Jaw Coopermonkeyanimalanimalsgeodegemsmineralsrattlesketch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdexvxrjZN1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdexvxrjZN1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdexvxrjZN1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>These teaser shots are of a newly completed ink and gouache painting, “Flinch,” is about the practice of trepanning where holes are drilled into a living person’s skull to relieve pressure beneath the surface. Some people report a feeling of euphoria and it has even been used as a way to get high. This painting is part of a series called “Laid Bare” which explores vulnerability as a source of strength and empowerment. To inquire about this piece contact the gallery director <span>Matt Kennedy at info@laluzdejesus.com.</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/35623330037http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/35623330037Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:26:00 -0500Jaw Cooperflinchpaintinghummingbirdtrepanning<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbz0ceUhtO1rvjjkxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“Warriors” sketch.</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/33694850782http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/33694850782Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:24:12 -0400warriorsJaw Cooperwolfwolveshorsehorsesillustrationdrawingsketch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbwtpggOAE1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Anxiety feels like this…</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/33609576931http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/33609576931Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:05:40 -0400Jaw Cooperanimalanimalselephanttigerwoodpetrifiedsketchdrawing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8rlhxwWCe1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8rlhxwWCe1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>JAW Cooper</span><br/><span>“Hunt”</span><br/><span>15”x23” framed (8”x16” image)</span><br/><span>acrylic and graphite on stonehenge</span><br/><span>550$</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/29432566835http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/29432566835Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:39:33 -0400Jaw Cooperhuntanimalboardrawing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tm6pCpqS1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Various sketches of big cats from the Natural History Museum / Zoo / Wildlife Wayststion.</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26736596291http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26736596291Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:42:24 -0400Jaw Cooperanimalsbig catslionstigerssketch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6lo5goh871rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6lo5goh871rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">JAW Cooper<br/>“Bind”<br/>12”x9” framed (16”x13” image)<br/>ink and gouache on mounted stonehenge<br/>550$</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26437591967http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26437591967Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:44:04 -0400Jaw Cooperanimalsmonkeybind<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6aq4bqS0e1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6aq4bqS0e1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6aq4bqS0e1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6aq4bqS0e1rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Preliminary sketches for my “Erode” series. (jawcooper.blogspot.com)</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26026110553http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/26026110553Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:52:58 -0400Jaw Coopererodesketchanimalsgirlspoisonhostspitewhisper<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5pc3iWyxQ1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5pc3iWyxQ1rvjjkxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5pc3iWyxQ1rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">“Copycat”<br/>Gouache on somerset mounted on wood<br/>13”x16” (framed)<br/>Retail price: 500$</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">Available for sale @ Roq La Rue Gallery. (Seattle)</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/25216257370http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/25216257370Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:40:29 -0400Jaw Coopercopycattigerpainting<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gqahKL6N1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gqahKL6N1rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div> <p>Rough sketches for “Strangle” “Splinter” and “Freeze”. This series was about the self-imposed obstacles that keep us from reaching our full potential. In this case: lack of voice, lack of focus, and lack of action.</p> </div>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24891323111http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24891323111Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:08:00 -0400Jaw Cooperanimalssketch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5achqDq371rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5achqDq371rvjjkxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5achqDq371rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5achqDq371rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Timelapse of my “Sacrifice” painting in progress to show my technique of building colors and tones with washes of india ink and gouache.</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><br/></span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">“Sacrifice”<br/>20” x 20” framed<br/>ink, gouache and graphite on paper<br/>*SOLD*</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24665904363http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24665904363Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:25:02 -0400Jaw Coopersacrificeprocessanimalspainting<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m54aycERXq1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m54aycERXq1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m54aycERXq1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">JAW Cooper<br/>“Dappled”<br/>Ink, gouache, graphite, gold on arches<br/>8” x 6” in a 13” x 11” frame<br/>*SOLD*</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24435914015http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24435914015Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:06:11 -0400Jaw Cooperanimalscatsphynx<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m501dwXYW61rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m501dwXYW61rvjjkxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m501dwXYW61rvjjkxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">JAW Cooper<br/>“Honey, Suckle”<br/>Ink, gouache and graphite<br/>31 x 39 cm with frame<br/>*SOLD*</span></p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24268719214http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24268719214Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:49:07 -0400Jaw Cooperpaintingcatgirlsuckle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4z4ws6mux1rvjjkxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4z4ws6mux1rvjjkxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4z4ws6mux1rvjjkxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“Strange” “Splinter” “Freeze”</p>http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24244403942http://jawcooper.tumblr.com/post/24244403942Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:07:00 -0400Jaw Cooperpaintinganimalserode