Gordon Hopkins: Born in Boston, Ma USA. 1965
My work often evolves from memories I experience, a random view, place or pattern stirs an inspiration. Architecture, Gardens, colors and traveling generate new ideas. My studies and projects
in Landscape design can also be seen as having a deep influence in my work, which is evident in my newest collection of paintings "The imaginary garden series".
Working with children has also brought to me much inspiration, I work with 8 different schools through out the year and one school for the disabled. The children are between the ages of 5-10 years old. I think its the pure expression and naive approach that children have which inspires me the most.
In my work I try to show a visual simplicity, balance and powerful layers of color which combine to show a deep emotion and passion for the sometimes simple things in life.
I really enjoy working with patterns and repetition, I constantly try to develop different color combinations, textures and compositions, to define space resulting in works unique to my own point of view.
I also enjoy experimenting with different materials and subject matters. Abstraction is an area I am very drawn too and would like to do more work in that direction. I have also begun to work with Ink on paper and find the contrast of black and white as opposed to full color paintings a different type of challenge. The free movement of the brush and Ink also provides a completely different texture and line content.
I have been asked many time to define my work as one type or another, but I prefer not to label myself as one specific type of artist. I feel that today it is important to be open and exploring all possibilities.

http://www.gordonhopkins.com