David Cooper is a multi-media artist and muralist, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of The Society of Publications Designers (SPD). His work has appeared on book covers, ad campaigns, and editorial publications, such as The New York Times, Print Magazine, and POZ Magazine. He has painted large-scale murals at Miami Art Basel, Brooklyn, and other locales to be discovered by urban explorers. His work has been exhibited at The New York Society of Illustrators, Illustration West, American Illustration and 3x3 Magazine. He often lends his time as a guest lecturer for various prestigious art schools, including The Pratt Institute and Marywood University. David has most recently illustrated The New York Times Best Selling children’s book, “Marcus Makes a Movie”, the debut children’s book by comedian, actor, Emmy-nominated producer, and entrepreneur Kevin Hart published by Random House Kids.
Select Client List:
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
Women’s Health Magazine
Freehold Brooklyn
Random House Kid
Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
Little A Books
Publications International
The New York Times
NBA Shares, DraftFCB
Maloney and Fox
Operation Design
Public Works Department
Parents Magazine
Poz Magazine
The Poetry Foundation
The Dallas Morning News
Computer World Magazine
Brick Weekly
Family Circle Magazine
Relapse Magazine
Ser Padres Magazine
Siempre Mujer Magazine
Chronogram Magazine
Quartely Black Review
Awards & Recognition:
American Illustration 40, Selected: “Black Boy Out of Time” book cover
American Illustration 40, Chosen: “Black Boy Out of Time” case wrap
Society of Illustrators 63, Accepted: The New York Times, “Stick and Poke”
3x3 Annual No. 18, Accepted: “Black Boy Out of Time” book cover
Illustration West 59, Accepted: “Black Boy Out of Time” book cover
Illustration West 60, Accepted: Portrait of Michael K. Williams
Society of Illustrators 64, Accepted: “Black Boy Out of Time” book cover
School Visits and Lectures:
The Pratt Institute
The Fashion Institute of New York, MFA
Marywood University, MFA
The Apple Store
Big Brothers + Big Sisters of America