Artist Introductions: Lara Cooke

5/12/24

Beth Evans and Lara Cooke

We've reached out to our community to bring to you some of the coolest folks around. Let's get to know Lara Cook!

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BE: Tell us a bit about yourself:

LC: Hi! my names Lara :) I'm 20 and currently in my 2nd year studying illustration in Arts University Plymouth. I’m not 100% sure what i want to branch off into doing when i graduate but i really enjoy comics and book covers!

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BE: Studying a creative subject at university can be quite overhwleming! What would you say is your biggest anti burnout tip to avoid struggling with your practice?

LC: i go on walks quite frequently to clear my mind! i also try not to draw just for the sake of needing to post and try to draw when i feel inspired instead :) a good tip i learnt was to catch onto warning signs that your getting burnt out and then plan ahead to give yourself a break, instead of powering through.

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BE: What's a project you're currently working on that you're excited about?

LC: I just finished a zine that’s about how to not go insane while promoting your art online! it includes personal stories from big creators on instagram, a page on mental health- and my own experience. it’s for my 501&2 project for year 2 illustration.

To see more from Lara, check out @turnipshead

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