Meet the artist

A black and white abstract drawing consisting of irregular geometric shapes and lines clustered together.
Black ink abstract geometric cluster of various angular shapes and lines on a white background.
Young man with curly blonde hair and beard, shirtless, outdoors near the beach with palm leaves and ocean in the background.

Cooper Willson

About the artist:

Cooper Willson creates art to demonstrate that artistic ability resides within everyone, expressing that style seamlessly/entirely reflects experiences. Despite attempts at capturing elements of reality, his unique approach remains inherent, making his work original and contextually fitting. With a background in environmental sciences at Cal Poly, SLO and a wide range of studies from soil chemistry and meteorology to politics and philosophy, he perceives art as essential to understanding larger systems, akin to ecosystems. Emphasizing the importance of seeking truth in nature, adaptability, and fluidity, he believes in nurturing individual and global ecosystems through interpersonal storytelling and diverse forms of expression. Rather than labeling his work as abstract, he sees it as literal; a direct reflection of his emotions, mechanics, conditioning, and genetics—his very nature. Everyone has a nature, and there are more mediums to engage imagination than what has been discovered. He encourages everyone to play with materials, sounds, colors and to share their stories!

Phone: (925)-549-1980

Email: Coopaloopart@gmail.com

Instagram: Coopaloopart

Gallery

A vibrant seascape at sunset with the sun near the horizon, reflecting an array of swirling blue, purple, and yellow hues on the water. A small boat with a occupant is on the water, and there are rocks on either side of the scene. The sky is filled with star-like dots, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

About this piece:

Stranded without paddles over a hungry shark the boater has no other option but to let go of hoping to be somewhere else. Engulfed by the remaining beauty of day, as it slips into the dark unknown, he finds existential comfort.

A Beautiful Day to be Stranded

A view of the ocean through a rocky opening with sunlight streaming through clouds above.

The Divine Climb

Background:

A story of overcoming impossible odds at the perfect time.

A nighttime landscape painting showing a bright full moon in a starry sky above a grassy field with twisted, leafless trees. A small stream runs through the field, reflecting the moonlight. A person is sitting under one of the trees, playing a saxophone.

Moon Solo

This was a 3x4 foot live painting created at Shabang Music Fest 2024 in SLO, CA.

A large portion was finger painted in the rain in front of famous musicians such as Thundercat and Peach Pit

A painting of a sunset over a hilly landscape. A girl is sitting on a swing hanging from a large tree on the right, overlooking the view. Below her, a group of white figures is dancing in a circle on the grass. The sky is filled with colorful clouds and a few stars.

Swing Dance

Inspired by the acoustics of a hilly, vacant and sparse oak forest in full moonlight.

Make sure to change your perspective to see the beauty of realiity from all of its angles

Person performing a backflip in an open field with yellow flowers, trees, and hills under a clear blue sky.
Black background with intricate white abstract line patterns resembling tangled branches or roots.

The Movie

Black and white abstract drawing of human skulls, bones, and anatomical features intertwined in a complex pattern.

superfluous Growth

An abstract painting featuring colorful, flowing shapes resembling futuristic tree-like structures with spherical elements, set against a cosmic background with stars and a blue hue.

Sorry, Not Sorry

Colorful abstract painting with swirling patterns in shades of black, white, gold, red, and blue.

Current Flow

Abstract painting depicting a surreal cityscape with a train, rolling hills, and imaginative structures in vibrant colors like yellow, red, blue, and purple.

Psych City

A painting of a woman's torso and neck wearing elaborate jewelry, including a multi-layered pearl and gemstone necklace, set against a dark background.

Human Mechanism

A colorful artistic sketch of a coastal scene at sunrise, featuring a large wave crashing near rocks, clouds in the sky, and the sun rising on the horizon.

Morro’s Blanket

Black and white abstract mural with a woman's face, swirling hair, a large skull with an octopus tentacle, and various geometric and organic patterns.

Human Perspective

Detailed black and white drawing featuring numerous overlapping faces of diverse individuals, including men, women, and children, with a mix of realistic and stylized artistic elements.

identity crisis

A painting depicting a close-up of a wood-burning stove with orange flames and red embers.

Wild Perspective

Abstract painting featuring dark red and brown leaf shapes with glowing blue and yellow lines weaving between them.

Hope

An abstract painting of a cloudy sky over the ocean, using shades of blue, green, and white.

Alien seas

$850 - $4,000

* Varies on size, time, and subject

Originals available

Four vibrant landscape paintings arranged on a wooden surface. The top left depicts a colorful sunset over a body of water with a small boat. The top right shows a view from a cave opening onto the ocean with sunlight streaming in. The bottom left features a surreal, colorful scene of a cityscape with abstract, swirling patterns, resembling musical instruments. The bottom right illustrates a waterfall flowing into a river with mountains and a sunrise in the background.

Standard frame size (11x14 inches)

$30

Commissions upon request:

  • Murals

  • Book illustrations

  • Company logos

  • Canvas paintings

  • Graphic consulting

A book for the creator in each of us.

My books are currently open for illustrating your next book, taking it from dream to reality.

Colorful illustrated children's book cover titled 'Creation Day for Toby, a very small god' featuring a fantasy landscape with a castle, trees, clouds, a river, and small animals.

Inquire and submit your questions below!

I look forward to working with you and answering your questions.