Cute booty cheekz - sketching with a Pentel Colorbrush pen in grey last night with @gallerygirlsla and the adorable @yeslikethemermaid ! #jawcooper #lifedrawing #gallerygirlsla #pentelcolorbrushpen

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Colorase pencil sketch from last nights drawing adventures with @gallerygirlsla and the beautiful model @yeslikethemermaid . #jawcooper #colorasepencil #lifedrawing #gallerygirlsla

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A selection of life drawings from last night at Daily Dose Cafe in DTLA with @gallerygirlsla and lovely model @yeslikethemermaid ! #jawcooper #gallerygirlsla #lifedrawing #colorasepencil #pentelaquash #pentelcolorbrushpen #pentelfinetipbrushpen

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Sketches of my friend's bunny "Stu." #jawcooper #pentelfinetipbrushpen #bunny

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Another rough concept for a new painting coming together... Also I love drawing bear paws. #jawcooper #colorasepencil #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus

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So satisfying to see "Witches" glazed, retouchers-varnished, and matted cleanly! To reserve early or inquire, contact La Luz De Jesus Gallery. #jawcooper #indiaink #acrylicpaint #oilpaint #laluzdejesus #august2015soloshow #witches

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Rough sketch for a new piece: "Sticks and Stones." Those closest to you know where the chinks are in your armor for better or worse. #jawcooper #colorasepencil #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #sticksandstones

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Detail of "Witches" all but finished. (To reserve or inquire contact La Luz De Jesus Gallery.) #jawcooper #oilpaint #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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Final PRO TIP for the evening: you know that I LOVE to go camping more than just about anything, but did you know that your painting does as well? Keep dust and lint from getting caught in oil paint as it dries with a folded paper tent. Invert the top corners (as shown) to keep it rigid! #jawcooper #painting #tent #tipsandtricks

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The painting is essentially done! I'll glaze some colors on top to unify the shadows once it's completely dry in a couple days. PRO TIP: build yourself a "painting bridge" like this wooden one you see here, which floats my hand 1" above whatever part of the painting I'm working on and helps me have steady strokes. (To reserve this painting contact La Luz De Jesus Gallery.) #jawcooper #painting #oilpaint #tipsandtricks #paintingbridge #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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Painted in highlights, the background is nearly done, and it's time for some scarlet! #jawcooper #wip #painting #oilpaint #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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One little toad went creeping... #jawcooper #wip #oilpaint #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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First layer of oil paint down: instant contrast and depth boost and instant shine! Gotta wait for this first layer to dry overnight and hopefully I'll be able to finish the rest up tomorrow! #jawcooper #wip #oilpaint #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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Acrylic portion nearly complete! Every so often it can be rewarding to place sheets of paper along the edges where the matt will go when the piece is finished. This can give you the courage to be less controlled especially in the beginning phases- which gives the piece life and spontaneity. #jawcooper #wip #acrylic #tipsandtricks #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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Starting color with many thin washes of acrylic thinned way down with about 50/50 water and matte medium. I usually make a color-swatch sheet for each major painting to guide me as I work. And when I don't... I regret it. #jawcooper #wip #painting #indiaink #acrylic #swatches #protips #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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If you are not already familiar with the incredible talent that is @tunamunaluna go check out her work now! She is one of my favorite artists (and also a good friend)! @tunamunaluna #tunabora #artistsilove

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Tonal washes and line work laid in with Waterproof India Ink on gessoed panel, tomorrow I'll start laying in color with acrylic and then oils! (To reserve specific pieces early for my August 2015 solo show email info@laluzdejesus.com ) @laluzdejesus #jawcooper #painting #indiaink #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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New pieces in the works for my upcoming solo show. Witches! (To reserve specific pieces early for my August 2015 solo show email info@laluzdejesus.com ) @laluzdejesus #jawcooper #painting #indiaink #august2015soloshow #laluzdejesus #witches

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Ten days left to contribute to @thomaslynch3rd 's kickstarter! Help this talented artist complete his largest mural to date in downtown LA! (Link on his page, check it out!) #thomaslynchIII #kickstarter #artistsilove @thomaslynch3rd

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A revised brush-pen sketch of a Wolverine from the London Museum of Natural History. #jawcooper #pentelcolorbrushpen #copic #wolverine

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Lioness sketch with brush pen! #jawcooper #pentelfinetipbrushpen #lioness

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Revised bobcat sketch. #jawcooper #pentelcolorbrushpen #copic #bobcat

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A new piece in the works... #jawcooper #witches #colorase

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Infant skeleton- revision of a sketch from the Museum of Comparative Anatomy in Paris. #jawcooper #pentelfinetipbrushpen #fetalattraction #skeleton

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Hairless cat sketch. #jawcooper #sphynx #hairlesscat #pentelcolorbrushpen #pentelfinetipbrushpen

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Sketch partying with @dbuerli and revising a batch of old sketches I'd previous deemed too sub-par to scan. Voila! #jawcooper #sketchparty #pentelcolorbrushpen #pentelaquash #copic

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@allanamato is a crazy-cat-man. #jawcooper #copic #pentelcolorbrushpen #cats

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Thank you Sunset Junction Coffee Shop for letting the lovely @dbuerli and I draw at your fine establishment all morning, and for fueling us with delicious grub and coffee! Please accept this drawing of two tigers wrestling as a token of gratitude. #jawcooper #pentelcolorbrushpen #tiger #sunsetjunctioncoffeeshop #sunsetjunction #silverlake

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Brush-pen drawing of a creepin' rat-rodent-beastie from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #rodent #pentelcolorbrushpen

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These two judgmental owls disapprove of your life choices. Brush-pen sketches from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #owls #pentelcolorbrushpen

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Brush-pen caricature of a Weasel from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #ermine #pentelcolorbrushpen

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Brush-pen drawing of a fox from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #fox #pentelcolorbrushpen #copic

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Brush-pen drawing of a smug motherf***ing polarbear from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #polarbear #pentelcolorbrushpen

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Brush-pen drawing of a Grouse from a lovely afternoon spent sketching at the LA Natural History Museum with @jaammmiieee . #jawcooper #nhmla #lanhm @nhmla #grouse #pentelcolorbrushpen

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One last shot of my piece "Regret" for the book "Creepy Romance II" to be released Feb 1st. Pre-order at creepyromance.com ! @creepyromance #creepyromance #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #pentelfinetipbrushpen #regret

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Just finished putting the final gouache touches on my piece for the book "Creepy Romance II" to be released Feb 1st. Pre-order at creepyromance.com to secure your copy! @creepyromance #creepyromance #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #pentelfinetipbrushpen #regret

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Just finished putting the final gouache touches on my piece for the book "Creepy Romance II" to be released Feb 1st. Pre-order at creepyromance.com to secure your copy! @creepyromance #creepyromance #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #pentelfinetipbrushpen #regret

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Just finished putting the final gouache touches on my piece for the book "Creepy Romance II" to be released Feb 1st. Pre-order this book at creepyromance.com to secure your copy! @creepyromance #creepyromance #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #pentelfinetipbrushpen #regret

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Blue Macaque. (Sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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Blue Ibis. (Sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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Blue Kestrel. (Sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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Blue leopard. (Sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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Blue hound. (Sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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Five new blue pieces. (all sold) #jawcooper #painting #gouache #drawing #colorase #micron

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The lovely and talented @lemonisa is having an art-give-away ending December 14th! Go enter now while you can, details on her page! @lemonisa #lemonisagiveaway #artistsilove #giveaway

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The lovely and talented @lemonisa is having an art-give-away ending December 14th! Go enter now while you can, details on her page! @lemonisa #lemonisagiveaway #artistsilove #giveaway

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Do you love caffeine, gorillas, and my ink drawings of animals at natural history museums? Well I have just the thing to satisfy all of your eclectic desires (you weirdo). Behold! @pedalersfork #pedalersfork #jawcooper #mugs #gorilla (A few available for purchase at Pedalers Fork in Calabasas.)

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Look what I received in the mail! Ten of my gorilla mugs made for Pedalers Fork restaurant/coffee bar/bike shop in Calabasas! A limited number are available for sale at that location so stop by and pick one up! @pedalersfork #pedalersfork #jawcooper #mugs #gorilla

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"Gharial Afternoon" (top left) available for purchase through La Luz De Jesus Gallery. Contact info@laluzdejesus.com to inquire. "Pierced" (bottom right) sold. @laluzdejesus #jawcooper #laluzdejesus #templeofart #painting #gouache #availableoriginals

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Work-in-progress on a new piece titled "Regret" for the "Creepy Romance II" book soon to be released! Tomorrow I add color with gouache! @creepyromance #jawcooper #creepyromance #wip #ink #pentelfinetipbrushpen #regret

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