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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. He enjoyed a long and successful career in advertising and design. In 2016 he relocated to Wales and established his art studio in 2020.

Hopper’s landscapes are evocative and expressionist. Drawing on insights gained through countless outdoor experiences, there’s a gritty physicality to his work. Sometimes his more abstract paintings are woven with literary touchpoints and nuances. Throughout, his earthy colour palette contrasts with vivid primaries and deep shadows. The sense of place in his work feels spontaneous and timeless. Hopper’s inspiration comes direct from experience and the works of Turner, Samuel Palmer, Piper, Nash, Kyffin Williams and Roestenburg.

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

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 and again at the Battlefield Church, Shrewsbury as part of the Battle of Shrewsbury commemorations.

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

To arrange a studio visit or discuss a commission, please contact me by clicking here.

Expressive Portraiture & Landscape Art by Stephen Hopper

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

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

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

‘*Fields of Schist’*
– after RS Thomas
Oil on canvas – £950

Pistyll Rhaeadr – charcoal and ink on paper

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

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

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.

*‘A 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

Sir Henry Percy – aka ***Harry Hotspur*** 1364–1403 oil on canvas

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

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