Robert Hopkins
I need more time to get my head on straight.
For the tens of people reading my blog, here's a follow-up to last week’s trip to Wisconsin, plus a preview of what’s next. The first...
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Robert Hopkins
Oct 61 min
It's time for a road trip!
Well, well, well… the time has finally come! I’m heading off on an adventure with my amazing girlfriend, Kelly, to the Northern city of...
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Robert Hopkins
Oct 21 min
What are your thoughts about a floral arrangement?
I’ve never painted a floral arrangement before, but I’m thinking that might be a great direction for my next piece. What do you think?...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 292 min
Van Gogh: 1. Me? I'll let you be the judge.
I hit a point of burnout and wrapped things up today. I’ll let the paint dry for about six months, then come back for the final touches....
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 181 min
A fun Comparison Approach
Using my iMac, I can display two images side-by-side for comparison. I started by taking a photo of my painting and enhancing it using...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 171 min
Who cares what V. VG thinks!
Isn't he the guy who cut off his ear? Some people will do anything for attention! If only he had received the recognition he deserved...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 151 min
Yes, it's supposed to look like Crap! :)
You’ve got to admit, that title’s pretty great! This stage of a painting can be the hardest. It looks like a complete mess, and every new...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 152 min
Good Sleep, with Exhaustion
I slept better last night than I have in a few weeks, but I'm still exhausted this morning. It's going to be a good nap day. I took a 45...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 141 min
Fear Not! This bad Boy will get reworked!
One of the great things about working with oil paints is that you can always scrape off what doesn’t work and try again, or layer new...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 131 min
Lukas Berlin Water Mixable Oils, Baby!
Man, these paints are incredible! They’re perfect for a Van Gogh style. Cleanup is a breeze—just seconds per brush if you paint every...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 121 min
A Little Bit, Each and Every Day!
When I wake up in the morning, that’s when I have the most energy I'll have all day. So, what better time to throw some colors on the...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 111 min
Blues, Greens, Yellows and a Touch of Black
This morning’s quick work before heading out to play Pickleball was focused on the mid-ground right of the painting. He used bold,...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 102 min
With Reckless Abandon
It was early morning, Linkin Park videos blasting in the background, when I decided it was time. What the frak? I had no idea that...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 81 min
Fall is upon us once again...
The most beautiful time of the year is upon us once again. The air carries a crisp bite, and leaves swirl around me as I walk along the...
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Robert Hopkins
Sep 42 min
New Guitar Amp Setup: A Work in Progress
I've been experimenting with a new guitar amp setup over the past few days. The two FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) cabinets on the right...
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Robert Hopkins
Jul 221 min
I got tired of waiting... And...
I needed something to motivate me. So, I contacted "The MET" and had them make a Giclee of my Favorite Van Gogh. Even if I never get...
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Robert Hopkins
Jun 73 min
My Ten Hobbies and Greatest Accomplishment
Here are my favorite hobbies, listed in order of how successful I feel with each one. I still enjoy them all to this day, and they help...
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Robert Hopkins
May 231 min
Safety first, always.
By nature, I am an exceedingly cautious person. In my business, I took on the role of Safety Manager, a responsibility I enjoyed and took...
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Robert Hopkins
Apr 32 min
Making three Van Gogh videos.
The concept struck me: creating three videos detailing my journey of recreating a van Gogh masterpiece using Rebelle 7 software. I find...
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Robert Hopkins
Mar 271 min
Ten months, already?
Gosh, time really zips by when you're having a blast! I've been thoroughly enjoying myself, but hold on a second. It's been ten months...
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