5 Questions With Melinda Copper
iCanvas artist Melinda Copper’s richly detailed animal portraits are amusingly inspired by works of the old masters. With dexterous technique and a clear adoration of nature, Copper’s portraits radiate the sweetness of their characters. We’re proud to offer their work on iCanvas and wanted to take a minute to introduce you to the human behind the art.
Keep reading to get a taste of what inspires their work, the style of music they create to, and other artists they appreciate. You might be surprised to learn what you have in common!
Who are 5 of your current favorite artists, living or dead?
Degas, Chardin, Vermeer, DaVinci, Brian Froud.
“The Dance Class” by Edgar Degas 
“A Bowl of Plums, 1728” by Jean-Simeon Chardin 
“A Young Woman Seated at the Virginal, 1670” by Johannes Vermeer 
“Mona Lisa” by Leonardo DaVinci 
“Goblin and Knight on White Horse Fantasy Illustration, 1976” by Brian Froud
What band or musician would you listen to while creating your art?
Leonard Cohen.
If you could master any other form of creative expression, what would it be?
Gardening.
What is one person, one place, and one object that inspires you?
Allan Savory, Bahamas, Venus of Willendorf.
What is something about you that others may be surprised to learn?
I’m a nut for Findhorn, crop circles, and astrology.
Check out some of Melinda Copper’s creations below, and click here to view their full iCanvas collection.
