Drawing

Dallas, TX

My work explores the human condition through a deeply personal lens. Drawing from lived experiences with chronic illness, addiction, depression, loss, and the complexities of motherhood and gender identity, I examine themes of mental health, vulnerability, and co-dependency. These subjects often intersect in ways that reveal both the fragility and resilience of human connection. Working primarily with graphite, charcoal, and soft pastel on paper, I’m drawn to the immediacy and intimacy of these materials. Graphite allows for precision and structure, creating somber, narrative-driven imagery, while charcoal and pastel bring softness, instability, and atmosphere. This tension between control and release reflects the emotional terrain I navigate within my work. Whether rendered with clarity or dissolving into abstraction, each piece invites a quiet unease. A space where discomfort and empathy coexist. I aim for the viewer to feel both seen and unsettled, caught in the shared vulnerability that defines our most human moments. Scott Cooper is a visual artist based in Dallas, Texas. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, and earned my BFA in Studio Art from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in 2005, with a focus on drawing and printmaking. I also obtained my 2nd BFA in Graphic Design from the Memphis College of Art in Tennessee. My practice centers on primarily in graphite and soft pastel, with additional work in lithography. I have exhibited in There Goes the Neighborhood (2006), This is Really Happening (solo, 2012), Cedars Union #ShowintheBoe (Group, 2025) and the Oak Cliff Art Walk (2025), among others. I'm also a member of the Cedars Union artist collective in Dallas.