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The FISH, Inc. November Newsletter
Read the Thanksgiving Edition of the FISH, Inc. newsletter!
Robert Hopkins
Nov 21, 20241 min read


To Tone, or Not to Tone...
Artists like Monet, Turner, and Van Gogh often began their works by toning their canvases with hues such as Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, or...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 16, 20241 min read


PantryTrak usage for FISH, Inc.
Yesterday, I had a conversation with Jill and Bob from FISH, Inc. about improving how we track client data. Many food banks across the...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Well, Shit Marge...
I knew I’d need surgery, but I hoped the outcome would be a bit different. As you can see in the X-ray, my index finger has two...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Final Stage Touchups
Getting back into my hobbies, I decided yesterday that it’s finally time to finish this painting. I know it’s been a long journey with...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Vladimir, is on a roll and going for it.
Quick update on today’s video, produced entirely by Vladimir. Not only has he been creating the music for each piece, but his production...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Vladimir Volegov and his wonderful landscapes
The master’s skill is truly remarkable. Imagine if we could all paint like that—capturing the finesse of the Old Masters from the 1830s...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Coding can be fun, and a pain at the same time too...
Microsoft Access can accomplish a lot with minimal code, thanks to its integrated database platform that includes tools for form design,...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 5, 20241 min read


People... Can be really quite amazing!
FISH, Inc. currently has 225 active volunteers, each contributing in their own way—some once a month, others weekly, and a few multiple...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Update on my Index Finger and FISH, Inc.
I rescheduled my index finger appointment with Dr. Mason in Hampton for November 9th—no way am I waiting until January. The pain has been...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 31, 20242 min read


I think I'll go fishing on Wednesday!
On Wednesday at 10:00 am, I’ll be meeting with Martha, the Volunteer Coordinator, and Catherine from I.T. Support at FISH, Inc. I’m...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 29, 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...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 28, 20241 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...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 25, 20246 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?...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 2, 20241 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....
Robert Hopkins
Sep 29, 20242 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...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 18, 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...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 17, 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...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 15, 20241 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...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 15, 20242 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...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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