Louise Brooks is an original gouache Pop Art portrait by artist Brett Hodges of Quiet Corner Art Studio in Omaha, Nebraska.

For this portrait of Louise Brooks, I wanted to honor the impact she had on fashion, film, and the image of women in the 1920s. Her signature bob, confident presence, and modern sense of style helped define the flapper era, while her work in silent film gave audiences a new kind of screen presence that felt bold, intelligent, and unmistakably ahead of its time.

I chose to bring Louise Brooks into the present through my Pop Art style because her influence still feels relevant today. By reimagining her with bold black and white line work, a limited red palette, and a refined decorative background, I wanted to connect the spirit of 1920s glamour with contemporary portrait art and remind viewers why women like Louise Brooks still matter in conversations about fashion history, film history, and modern femininity.

Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, original gouache Pop Art portrait of Louise Brooks from the 1920s Icons series, featuring a black and white portrait with a red cloche-style hat, red lips, white fur collar, and a decorative
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, close-up detail of the Louise Brooks gouache portrait showing her face, bob haircut, red hat, red lips, and textured painted surface.
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, detail of the Louise Brooks portrait showing her eyes, black bob haircut, red accents, and bold black and white Pop Art contrast.
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, close detail of the Louise Brooks gouache portrait showing the red hat, side of her face, and graphic line work.

Artwork Details
Title: Louise Brooks
Artwork Number: 867
Series: 1920s Icons
Artist: Brett Hodges
Date: May 31, 2026
Medium: Winsor & Newton gouache
Surface: 100% archival cotton paper
Finish: Dorland’s Wax
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Studio: Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, Nebraska

Reference Photo Credit: Eugene Robert Richee, 1927, attribution to the best of my knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louise Brooks by Brett Hodges?
Louise Brooks is an original gouache Pop Art portrait by Omaha artist Brett Hodges.

What inspired the Louise Brooks portrait?
The portrait was inspired by Louise Brooks’ influence on 1920s fashion, silent film, and the lasting visual identity of the flapper era.

What series is Louise Brooks part of?
This painting is part of the 1920s Icons series, a collection focused on women from early film, fashion, and vintage visual culture.

What materials were used to create Louise Brooks?
The painting was created with Winsor & Newton gouache on 100% archival cotton paper and finished with Dorland’s Wax.