Hopkins' formative years were spent in England's West Country, now she finds the inspiration of her art in Canada with all that surrounds her. She came to Canada in 1981 and opened her present studio in 1984 where she instills her love of painting to her youth and adult students. Hopkins' paintings are a reflection of a combination of stimuli; how she was feeling at the time, the way she saw her subject physically or imaginatively, or if the result was to be abstract, semi-abstract, impressionist or realist.

"Nostalgia plays a large part in my art, images from my earlier days superimpose themselves on the art I see everywhere I look. I feel that strong connection to the natural beauty of the scenery around me. Even areas of decay offer small pieces of wonder. I have never lost the sense of excitement from seeing the way a painting develops as it flows from my brush or knife."

About Art in Le Village
Best known for its efforts in revitalizing the Le Village BIA area and its award-winning collaborative efforts with community partnerships, Groupe Renaissance Group is addressing another component of its agenda of social and economic development. Art in Le Village is an initiative to make art more accessible to the general public. "We are excited that Art in the village has touched so many people" said Renaissance spokesperson G.H. Chuck Charlebois. "Hopkins' is not only teaching budding artists but instilling an appreciation for the arts."

For more information, contact:
Karen Cameron, Public Relations- Groupe Renaissance Group
613.938.9889
karen@grouperenaissance.com

Groupe Renaissance is a non-profit Community Association whose mission is to revitalize the community through social, cultural, economic and architectural projects and events.