Most of my artistic inspiration comes from nature. When I was younger, I painted landscapes and old trees. I was inspired by the subtle colors and rough textures of stone. I was intrigued by old weathered walls and structures. I try to replicate this feel and texture in my work.
Coming from a watercolor background I like to paint in layers and typically don’t use a brush. I work with a very wet medium for transparency and let the textures and colors build with each layer. I will sand off portions of the piece letting the colors from underneath come through.
My work has a depth to it that is hard to capture in photographs. The wax enhances this effect and looks very interesting in person. I like to get the viewer involved, leaving them wanting to reach out and touch the work.
I typically use an accent bar in my artwork. I like to give the effect of a horizon or base to place the eye in the painting. The contrast of the hard bar against a textured surface makes a statement and complements each other when combined in the right way. I never really know what I will get with my work. It really evolves on it's own with only a few parameters I can control.
It can take from a day to weeks to complete a piece depending on how it evolves. Every layer has to work together like a puzzle. One wrong move could cause me to start over or change directions. I will sometimes paint over a piece 10 times until I have the perfect combination and get that feeling of perfection. It’s an exciting journey and ever changing. I try to use different tools every time I paint. It’s always an experiment to me and I continually push the envelope for something more interesting as I mature as a professional artist.
I strive for the higest quaility and best finish. I have your canvases custom made by a professional wood worker. Theye are high quality wood panels with full wood construction. This includes a 3/8" wood face and support beams on the back. I use professional grade primers, paints and wax coatings only. The edges are finished in a satin gloss black and masked prior to painting so they are smooth..no paint runs. These can be hung as-is and will look great. I take the ultimate pride in your art from start to finish and dont cut corners with cheap supplies or canvases. Your art will not fade,warp,sag or get punctured. It will truely last forever.
Back of a Typical Custom Canvas
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Cody Hooper
American Abstract Artist
local to Austin Texas
Specializing in large scale, Contemporary, Abstract, Custom, Fine Art
Providing Art Consultation and Design Serivces.
American Abstract Artist
local to Austin Texas
Specializing in large scale, Contemporary, Abstract, Custom, Fine Art
Providing Art Consultation and Design Serivces.