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Welcome to Stephen Hopper Fine Art

Stephen Hopper is an artist noted for his expressive landscape and portrait paintings. Born in Alnwick, Northumberland, he attended Liverpool Art School. Following a long and successful career in advertising and design, he relocated to Wales and established his art studio in Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant.

Hopper’s landscapes aim to capture a gritty physicality, woven with literary touchpoints and nuances. His interest in geomorphology, history, mythology, and literature adds a deeper narrative. An earthy colour palette is contrasted with vivid primaries and deep shadows. Hopper finds inspiration in the works of Turner, Samuel Palmer, Piper, Nash, Kyffin Williams and Roestenburg—in addition to his own countless outdoor experiences.

Hopper’s portraiture expresses the character and personality of the sitter. Plus, in the case of historical portraits, their life and times. Painting from photographs is avoided as, in the end, an emotional connection is lacking.

In 2024, his historical portrait of Sir Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) was unveiled in the Great Hall, Alnwick Castle, seat of His Grace the Duke of Northumberland. Later, it was unveiled at the Battlefield Church, Shrewsbury, as part of the Battle of Shrewsbury commemorations.

In 2025, Hopper’s portraits of Welsh poet RS Thomas and Saint Melangell were unveiled during the RS Thomas Festival in Aberdaron and at the pilgrim shrine church of St Melangell, respectively. The Thomas portrait was also exhibited at the Brecon Choir Festival in July and at Bangor Cathedral in September.

He has work in private collections in the UK, Europe, the USA, New Zealand and Canada

To arrange a studio visit or discuss a commission, please send Stephen a message by clicking here.

Expressive Portraiture & Landscape Art by Stephen Hopper

St Cuthbert – 7th century Northumbrian saint – oil on board

‘Footprints of The Lost Legions’ – Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland
Oil on linen – SOLD

Oil painting of Snowdonia – Eryri – after a poem by Welsh poet Hedd Wyn — ‘*On the Edge of The Bare Mountain*‘
– after Welsh poet Hedd Wyn
Oil on canvas **SOLD**
Limited edition prints available

Oil-painting-The-Unmade-Bed-of-Penrhyn-after-RS-Thomas — ‘*The Broken Back of Penrhyn*‘
– after Welsh poet Caradog Prichard
Oil on canvas – £950
Limited edition prints available

‘*Fields of Schist’*
– after RS Thomas
Oil on canvas – £950
Limited edition prints available

‘Fairy Tales of The Cirque’ – Ffynnon Llugwy, Wales
Oil on linen –£675

Pistyll Rhaeadr – charcoal and ink on paper – £250
Limited edition prints available

‘The Blood-Stained Beard of Bedwry’s Resting Place’ – Tryfan and Ogwen Valley, Wales
Oil on linen – SOLD
Limited edition prints available

Oil painting on canvas entitled 'Awaiting Ushas' — *‘Awaiting Ushas’* Oil on canvas – £675
Limited edition prints available

‘*The Indifferent Hunger of The Sea*‘
– after Welsh poet Gillian Clarke
Oil on canvas – £675

Original Art Commissions by Stephen Hopper

An original portrait is a unique, lasting work of art that will be treasured for generations. Commissions are welcome for new works—whether historical or contemporary. Limited edition, giclée prints of original work can also be produced. Please contact me here for more information.

*‘One Sigh No Heavier Than A Feather’* – Welsh poet RS Thomas 1913–2000 (Remembering his departed artist-wife of 50 years, Elsi, in his poem
*‘A Marriage’*)
Oil on canvas
Limited edition prints available

Sir Henry Percy – aka ***Harry Hotspur*** 1364–1403
Oil on canvas
Limited edition prints available

Oil painting of St Cuthbert — St Cuthbert – 7th Century patron saint of Northumbria
Oil on board

Caradog Prichard 1904-2000 Poet, author and journalist (sub-editor Daily Telegraph). 'One Moonlit Night' (Un Nos Ola Leuad). Oil on canvas — Caradog Prichard 1904-2000 Poet, author and journalist (sub-editor Daily Telegraph). *‘One Moonlit Night’* (Un Nos Ola Leuad). Oil on canvas

Oil painting of Welsh Poet Hedd Wyn – Ellis Evans — *‘The Roar of The Battlefields Now Casts Upon Our Homes The Shadow Of War’*
Welsh poet Hedd Wyn (Ellis Evans)
1887–*31 July 1917 RIP*
Oil on canvas

Oil painting of Dewi Sant – Saint David — Dewi Sant – St David
Oil on canvas
Limited edition prints available

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