Floyd Cooper |
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When Floyd Cooper discovered children's book illustrating, he
found a way to complement his career in advertising. An apprentice of Mark English, Mr.
Cooper began his freelance career while still a student at the University of Oklahoma.
After graduating, he made his way to Missouri, where he secured a position at a greeting
card company.
Although Mr. Cooper was established in his position there, he felt somewhat stifled.
He lacked the freedom and opportunity for spontaneity that he longed for as an artist and
the joy that could be found in doing something that he loved.
Determined to break out of the mundane cycle he found himself in, Mr. Cooper
relocated to the East Coast in 1984 to pursue his career further. It was there that he
discovered the world of children's book illustrating and was amazed by the opportunities
for creativity it afforded. Mr. Cooper was energized. The first book he illustrated,
Grandpa's Face, captivated reviewers. Publishers Weekly said of
newcomer Floyd Cooper's work, "Cooper, in his first picture book, creates family scenes
of extraordinary illumination. He reinforces in the pictures the feelings of warmth and
affection that exist between generations."
Illustrating children's books is very important to Mr. Cooper. He says, "I feel
children are at the frontline in improving society. This might sound a little heavy, but it's
true. I feel children's picture books play a role in counteracting all the violence and other
negative images conveyed in the media."
Floyd Cooper resides in New Jersey with his wife, Velma, and their two sons.
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