SUSAN HOPKIN ART
Scottish mixed media artist
ORIGINAL ART
"In still moments by the sea, life seems large-drawn and simple. It is there we can see into ourselves"
Rolf Edberg
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ABOUT
I live in the beautiful East Lothian coastal town of North Berwick and take my inspiration from my long beach walks with my dog for company.
Through this daily ritual, I can observe the seasons as they slide into each other; as the colours change from the singing palette of summer through to the monochrome of winter.
My work is made in multiple layers, with a piece taking days or weeks to finish.
Through the use of charcoal pencil, oil pastel, acrylic paint and gesso, layer upon layer is built up and then scored back to reveal the flickers of colour hidden below.
My hope is that I can convey some of that seasonal atmosphere through my work.
Chronology
1990s - attended classes with Ann Oram and James Fraser, Edinburgh
2000 - 2007 - evening and weekend student at Leith School of Art, Edinburgh
2004 - Portfolio course, Bridge House Art, Ullapool
2020 - Mentoring Course, Paintbox School of Art, Cockenzie