Artist Bio
b. 1978 - Perryton, Texas
Cody Hooper grew up in North Texas and now lives and works in Austin, Texas. His passion for art began at a young age. As a child he was surrounded by art and music, along with the beauty of nature, inspiring his interest in fine art.
At just 11 years old, Hooper was given the opportunity to study under Southwest Watercolor Artist, Barbara Hughes, for 5 years. This set his foundation as an artist throughout his early years as he focused primarily on realism and complex layering techniques, creating a method that he still practices today. He read and studied every book on color theory, conceptualizing and balancing, practicing art, calligraphy, architecture, design and attended sponsored artist workshops through the Southwest Watercolor Society.
After many years of painting this way, Hooper moved forward, experimenting with abstracts in various mediums. This pushed him to expand his horizons and tap into new areas of painting he had not yet explored. There was an obvious freedom and personal expression with abstraction and it was then that he really began to flourish as a professional painter. He was deeply interested in the effects of color, texture and the emotional response to strong composition and design. By removing the representational and creating something that told a story without an observational subject matter was very exciting and touched viewers in various ways. His primary focus other than creating beautiful art is to insure quality of materials and finishes. From museum quality custom sealed wood panels, to his luxurious finishes with every detail recognized.
Today, Hooper's work is a bold mix of styles, ranging from sleek and contemporary to weathered and organic. He brings a subtle and sophisticated feel to his paintings through a unique balance of color, composition, depth and unique textures. His work is exhibited in the most prestigious galleries and featured in private and public collections worldwide.
Cody Hooper grew up in North Texas and now lives and works in Austin, Texas. His passion for art began at a young age. As a child he was surrounded by art and music, along with the beauty of nature, inspiring his interest in fine art.
At just 11 years old, Hooper was given the opportunity to study under Southwest Watercolor Artist, Barbara Hughes, for 5 years. This set his foundation as an artist throughout his early years as he focused primarily on realism and complex layering techniques, creating a method that he still practices today. He read and studied every book on color theory, conceptualizing and balancing, practicing art, calligraphy, architecture, design and attended sponsored artist workshops through the Southwest Watercolor Society.
After many years of painting this way, Hooper moved forward, experimenting with abstracts in various mediums. This pushed him to expand his horizons and tap into new areas of painting he had not yet explored. There was an obvious freedom and personal expression with abstraction and it was then that he really began to flourish as a professional painter. He was deeply interested in the effects of color, texture and the emotional response to strong composition and design. By removing the representational and creating something that told a story without an observational subject matter was very exciting and touched viewers in various ways. His primary focus other than creating beautiful art is to insure quality of materials and finishes. From museum quality custom sealed wood panels, to his luxurious finishes with every detail recognized.
Today, Hooper's work is a bold mix of styles, ranging from sleek and contemporary to weathered and organic. He brings a subtle and sophisticated feel to his paintings through a unique balance of color, composition, depth and unique textures. His work is exhibited in the most prestigious galleries and featured in private and public collections worldwide.
Just a few recent installations! If you own a Cody Hooper original, please submit your photos. I love to see the beautiful places my art ends up resting. [email protected]
Artist Statement
"My primary goal when creating my abstracts is to breathe life into what I do. One of my practices is to make sure that I don't stay locked up in the studio for too long. I get out, explore the world and other forms of art for inspiration. I think this balance helps to keep my creative energy fresh and exciting. This relates to new ideas and the ability to stay excited about what I do every single day. As you can tell by my work, I like to create living emotion in my paintings, like a great song that gives you goosebumps. My wish is to make you want to keep coming back for more so that you may explore your own spirit, inspire who you are and what you want to become in this lifetime. Art can help us grow, heal our hearts, excite our senses and inspire new ideas. It's one of the most valuable gifts to society."
Thank you for your support & following my journey!
Gallery Representation 2023
Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art - Sedona, AZ. - USA
West Chelsea Contemporary - Austin, TX. - USA
Canyon Road Contemporary - Santa Fe, NM. - USA
Royce Myers Gallery - Tulsa, Okla - USA
Studio Location:
Cody Hooper
American Abstract Artist
local to Austin, Texas
with representation in:
Austin, Texas
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Listed as one of America's best abstract artists.
Specializing in large scale, Contemporary, Abstract, Custom, Fine Art
Providing Art Consultation Services and Art Instruction.
American Abstract Artist
local to Austin, Texas
with representation in:
Austin, Texas
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Listed as one of America's best abstract artists.
Specializing in large scale, Contemporary, Abstract, Custom, Fine Art
Providing Art Consultation Services and Art Instruction.