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Will Cooper (born 1979, England) is a self-taught artist based in Lower Canard, Nova Scotia. He is known for his wooden mosaic artwork, which merges his passions for drawing and painting with woodwork. Cooper's technique involves cutting intricate designs from sheets of plywood, then sanding, painting, varnishing and gluing the pieces back together to create unique works of art. His style is characterized by vibrant colors and strong, curving lines, and is often inspired by the ocean and life on Canada’s East Coast.

In addition to his artworks, Cooper offers visitors the opportunity to tour his studio and gallery, where they can learn more about his technique and purchase original artworks, prints, and cards. In his artist statement, he expresses his desire to bring the simplicity, joy and wonder of childhood back into people's lives through his art, and he invites viewers to see the world through "rainbow-tinted glasses." He cites the ocean as his main source of inspiration, and aims to create dreamworlds full of movement and color through his works.

Visitors to Cooper's studio have praised his hospitality and the beauty of his artwork. The studio is located on a beautiful property overlooking the Habitant Estuary, where he lives with his wife, Jen, and their three children. The property is also home to a farm animal rescue, Lailo Farm Sanctuary, run by Jen.

Cooper is a member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, Craft Nova Scotia and the Lunenburg Art Gallery Society.