Brian Cooper has been passionate about drawing since he was a kid. His creations have long been inspired by the stories he consumes in comic books, films, and video games. His style can definitely be called cute, but he also brings in other elements and emotions to make his images richer. For example, take a look at this stylized Princess LeiaOpens in a new tab art—she looks sassy, which is exactly how it should be.
Princess Leia (Star WarsOpens in a new tab)
Cooper’s great at taking characters’ personality traits and showcasing them in such a way that you see the character in a different, interesting fashion. I think Rocket RaccoonOpens in a new tab looks like he’s just the right amount of crazed in this piece:
Rocket Raccoon (Guardians of the GalaxyOpens in a new tab)
You can see more of Cooper’s unique take on characters you know and love in the gallery below. You’ll find Newt ScamanderOpens in a new tab, Spider-GwenOpens in a new tab, WolverineOpens in a new tab, and more. If you’d like to keep up Cooper’s work, you can hop on over to InstagramOpens in a new tab and follow him. If you want to add prints of his illustrations to your collection, you can do so at his Etsy shopOpens in a new tab.
Do you create any sort of fan art? I want to see it, all of it. Whether you focus on a specific fandom or pull inspiration from multiple stories, I’d like to highlight your portfolio. If you’d like to be featured in a future Fan Art FridayOpens in a new tab gallery, get in touch with me at alratcliffe@yahoo.com and show me examples of your work.
Images: Brian Cooper
