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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 20, 20251 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 16, 20251 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 11, 20252 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 9, 20253 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 7, 20251 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 6, 20251 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 4, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 1, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 1, 20252 min read


Smooth... Creamy Goodness!
Success! The painting experiment is off the ground! I made a trip to Home Depot today and picked up four cans of BEHR PREMIUM Urethane...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Not what I was hoping for...
I initially thought I could water down acrylic paints to achieve the same flowing strokes as Pollock, but I quickly realized that...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Abstract Expressionism and Color Choices
I find it curious that artists working in this style or movement rarely discuss topics like complementary colors, discordant tones, or...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Christmas Eve is here once again—a time to reflect and cherish those we hold dear. As the new year approaches, let’s aim to make it our...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 24, 20241 min read


The King of Christmas
Here are some fun stories about Nat King Cole. One of my favorite voices of all time. So smooth and mellow. Go to the bottom and you can...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Abstraction and the Ways of Art
Can I get any more stuffy with my titles? <insert>Laugh at your self, idiot!</insert> I’ve been exploring abstract artwork lately, both...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Winter chills outside, with a toasty kitchen inside... (Updated)
With the chill of winter nipping at my nose and the magic of Christmas just around the corner, I decided to cozy up in my kitchen and...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Development Strategies, using different Database Drivers
I’m about a quarter of the way through developing the software for my food bank project and am at the point where I need to decide on the...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 5, 20241 min read


I know I'm beating a dead horse with a stick...
Check out the gif below! I come across this image on various forums around the Internet, and every time I see it, I can’t help but laugh....
Robert Hopkins
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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