codyhooperart
New Santa Fe Representation at InArt Santa Fe
About me
Cody Hooper - American Abstract Artist
Cody Hooper grew up in North Texas and now resides in Austin. He began his passion for art at a very young age. His mother and grandmother both were artistic and inspired Cody to become a painter.
He studied under the artisti...
Cody Hooper - American Abstract Artist
Cody Hooper grew up in North Texas and now resides in Austin. He began his passion for art at a very young age. His mother and grandmother both were artistic and inspired Cody to become a painter.
He studied under the artistic talent of Barbara Hughes, a National Watercolor Society Artist, known for her brilliant color and highly detailed floral paintings. She took him under her wing and taught him the value of high quality art. She was one of his favorite mentors and set a fire in him that would drive his passion to be a professional artist.
In High School, Cody began to master watercolor and the Photo Realistic style at a professional level. His art teacher suggested that he try abstract to keep his excitement for art brewing which became his present style of choice. He felt he could be more free and expressive and really began to flourish and expand his talent with composition, color and texture. Cody won many awards on a local and national level with his contemporary abstract art.
During college, Cody was deeply interested in the effects of color and the emotional energy they could add to a space. He studied color theory which enabled him to explore even more deeply into his talents as an artist.
With a degree and background in Architectural Design and a love for nature, Cody has developed his own unique mix of contemporary art. His inspiration is captured through earthy textures and rich subtle layers of color. Cody is always looking for new tools and techniques to achieve these majestic creations.
About The Art
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.
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