Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Through her detailed portrayals of wildlife, particularly Australia’s birdlife, Hobart artist Katherine Cooper invites us to reflect on the fragile balance of nature and our shared responsibility to protect it. Her internationally acclaimed work unites beauty and conservation, inspiring a deeper awareness of the planet’s precious ecosystems.

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about Katherine Cooper - Bird Artist

Katherine Cooper is a Hobart-based artist whose work is dedicated to raising awareness about the beauty and fragility of our wildlife, their habitats, and the urgent environmental issues facing our planet. With a special focus on birdlife, Katherine’s art explores the unique ecosystems of Australia’s wilderness areas, islands, and oceans, capturing the delicate balance between nature and the environment.

Since 1990, Katherine has exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions across Australia and internationally, with her work held in prestigious collections in Australia, the UK, Switzerland, and the USA, including the House of Krug in France. Her art resonates with collectors and admirers for its detailed portrayal of wildlife, as well as its profound message of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Katherine’s career has been marked by numerous accolades and awards. In 2014, she was awarded the Wildlife Art Society of Australia’s Artist of the Year for Round 3. She has been a finalist in the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year competition in both 2012 and 2011. Additionally, her work has been honoured with the People’s Choice Award at the Wrest Point Art Award (2017) and the Holmes Art Prize for Excellence in Realist Bird Art (2015). She has been a finalist and recipient of an Award of Excellence in the same prize on multiple occasions, including 2016, 2019, and 2021.

Katherine’s achievements extend beyond Australian borders. In 2019, she was a finalist at the prestigious Society of Animal Artists’ Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas, USA, where her work earned the highest recognition – the Award of Excellence. She continued to gain international recognition as a finalist in the Society's 2020 International Member’s Exhibition, 2022’s Winged Things Exhibition, and in the 63rd Annual Exhibition at the Stifel Fine Arts Centre in West Virginia in 2023.

Through her art, Katherine encourages viewers to contemplate the deep connections within our environment and the shared responsibility we all have in safeguarding it for the future.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are your prints produced?

All our prints are produced in our studio in Hobart, Tasmania. We are a locally based business who take great pride and care in every aspect of our production from printer calibration to paper choice and final output.

What print process do you use to make prints?

Our prints are produced on Epson professional large format printers. Inks used are the UltraChrome Pro archival pigment inkset with either 10 or 12 inks. Designed for maximum colour range and fade resistance. This is mong the longest lasting print systems available today.

This print type is sometimes refered to as Giclée printing.The term "giclée" is derived from the French word "gicleur," meaning "to spray," which refers to the process of tiny ink droplets being sprayed onto the printing surface. This process results in prints with exceptional color accuracy, detail, and longevity, making them a popular choice for fine art reproductions.

What materials do you print on?

We only use well established and internationally recognised brands in producing our prints.

Manufacturers we use include Canson Infinity, Hahnemühle Fine Art and Ilford Galerie.

Papers are chosen in collaboration with our artists. They are typically 300gsm (unless otherwise requested by the artist). We favour 100% cotton papers and cotton/poly blend canvas for maximum longevity.

Do you print for anyone or just your artists?

Yes, we are a fine art and production print company and welcome work from the general public, professionals and artists of all types. Visit the Full Gamut main website for our full services. fullgamut.com.au

Can my artwork choice be framed?

Yes, we have a full picture framing studio on-site and access to the full range of picture framing materials and processes. Reach out to us with any specific needs or ideas and we will create a custom framing quote for you.

When will I get my order?

Works are printed on demand and are usually printed within 24-48 hours of the order being received.

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. If the work you have ordered is a limited edition work to be signed by the artist, this may delay shipping until the artist can come to the studio.

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