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Robert Hopkins
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Busy days this week.
That was fast! I submitted my application to FISH, Inc. yesterday afternoon (Sunday), and I already received replies. In addition to...
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Robert Hopkins
Oct 25, 20246 min read
Isn't AI an amazing tool!
AI is set to transform how we think and act. As I work through therapy to better understand how I became who I am, I also find it...
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Robert Hopkins
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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 29, 20242 min read
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 18, 20241 min read
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 17, 20241 min read
Who cares what Van Gogh 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 15, 20241 min read
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 15, 20242 min read
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 14, 20241 min read
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 13, 20241 min read
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 12, 20241 min read
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 11, 20241 min read
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 10, 20242 min read
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 4, 20242 min read
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 22, 20241 min read
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
May 23, 20241 min read
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 3, 20242 min read
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 27, 20241 min read
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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Robert Hopkins
Mar 10, 20241 min read
This Moonscape painting came easily. Why is that?
Some paintings require considerable effort, while others seem to effortlessly materialize. This particular piece fell into the latter...
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Robert Hopkins
Feb 29, 20241 min read
I took it a different direction this time.
I'm really hoping Monet enjoys this piece. The vibrant colors truly stand out. Painting this was a delight! I aimed for a lively and...
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