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It's not finished... But, WoW!
Yesterday, I toned the canvas and added one or two colors, then finished painting the rest today. If you look closely at the top-center,...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 121 min read


I need your opinion!
The image below showcases some of my recent paintings. While I’ve been happy with my work lately—some pieces more than others—I’d love to...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 91 min read


The Saga Continues
I’ve been keeping busy—mostly in good ways! Lately, I’ve been deep into programming, setting up the food bank server, configuring it, and...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 82 min read


ROLI Piano and Airwave!
I’m pumped to get my ROLI Piano and Airwave MIDI devices soon—this thing is next-level! Here’s why it’s so amazing: 🎹 Color-coded keys...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 21 min read


The 2025 BEHR Abstract Expressionism Painting (#6)
Today marks my first attempt at using the BEHR 2025 colors I’ve chosen for this week’s painting! I’m starting with Dark Sapphire...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 11 min read


I'm taking orders... For Free!
Yes, you read that right— FREE! I’m offering a free 30" x 24" landscape painting , complete with a frame—either wood grain or black,...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 312 min read


Home Depot BEHR Color Trends for 2025
Bob’s painting looked great on his entryway walls! I think he liked it—at least, I hope so! But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 301 min read


It's always something around the house!
This week's project has been a real pain in the neck—literally! I’m installing a new HVAC return vent in the ceiling of my bonus room...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 291 min read


Painting for my friends!
Bob has been my go-to guy here in Williamsburg for over a year now—kind of like my partner-in-crime but with way more life experience....
Robert Hopkins
Jan 262 min read


My first time using a black, Elvis toned Canvas.
We’ve all seen those Elvis paintings from the early ’70s—Elvis on a black velvet canvas, bursting with bright, gaudy colors. Enough to...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 201 min read


Redo the Green in a Jackson Pollock
I really love the first painting below done by Pollock. But, I am thinking of changing the green color he used to a different shade, or...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 161 min read


I'm having a lot of fun painting like this!
It was too cold in my attic for painting—the low temperatures were slowing the drying process, and my hands were freezing. Sigh... So...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 112 min read


Counting Sheep, the correct way...
I always enjoyed looking at the Serta Sheep pictured in their commercials! They crack me up!!! About a month ago, I noticed I had an...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 93 min read


Abstract #2, The Chaos Theory
Comparing version #1 with #2 really highlights the differences and how the painting evolved. Just before adding the lighter shades of...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 71 min read


Rebelle 7 to the Rescue for a Color Choice
I'm in the final stages of my second painting, but I’ve hit a bit of a creative block—it’s feeling too drab and needs a little more...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 61 min read


Not a bad start and today's colors...
I’m so impressed with how the canvas turned out! I used a palette knife to drizzle tan, white, and black paint onto the canvas. I spread...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 42 min read


CYMK Color Schemes for Paint Pouring
I'm running into some issues getting the BEHR Premium Alkyd Enamel Base Tint paint they used to create my Cyan and Yellow shades....
Robert Hopkins
Jan 32 min read


Abstract #1 Finished, and I like it! (Updated)
Take a look at this post only if you promise to visit my Contact page and send me your thoughts on it—I’d love to hear your feedback! ...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 11 min read


Two posts in the same day, Whatever... ;)
Using the theory from the previous post, about Complements, Analogous, and Tetradic (yes, that's a new word!) colors, I created the two...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 11 min read


Discord, Analogous, Complimentary, Color Theory...
Color theory can feel overwhelming for everyone—myself included! Here's how I approached selecting the final two colors for my test...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 12 min read
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