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My Greatest Accomplishment and Ten Hobbies
Here are my favorite hobbies, listed in order of how successful I feel with each one. I still enjoy them all to this day, and they help...
Robert Hopkins
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Since I have so much free time...
Right... NOT! I’m upgrading to a Mac Studio M4 Max with 128GB of unified RAM shared between the CPU and GPU. This beast will power...
Robert Hopkins
1 day ago1 min read
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Yes, I've been busy.
No time to mess around with blog posts - I've been swamped at work! Burning in computers (eight so far!), running network cables, hooking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 201 min read
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Jolenta and Piotr like it!
Jola finally had a chance to stop by and see my latest paintings—and she was blown away! Abstract paintings FTW! She was especially...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 41 min read
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It's comin' along nicely!
My preparation for returning to drumming is complete. After numerous videos, my drum set is set up and nearly perfect. I'm looking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 31 min read
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We are pseudo-live with our hardware/software!
This past weekend and today, I spent most of my time installing the network and computers at FISH, Inc., a food and clothing bank. While...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 32 min read
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Maybe it's time to beat on something...
Is there a hidden meaning behind that subject line? You decide! I'm keeping my lips sealed! 😎 I need a drum set to start recording my...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 221 min read
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Not sure what to do... (Updated)
This one has given me a bit of trouble. The image below doesn’t capture it perfectly—sorry! The sun is really bright today after all the...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 171 min read
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It's pronounced: "van HOHKH" (Dutch)
It’s time to finish my Wheat Field with Cypress , get it mounted on canvas bars, and varnish it. Once that’s done, I’ll have the space I...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 142 min read
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It's not finished... But, WoW!
Yesterday, I toned the canvas and added one or two colors, then finished painting the rest today. If you look closely at the top-center,...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 121 min read
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I need your opinion!
The image below showcases some of my recent paintings. While I’ve been happy with my work lately—some pieces more than others—I’d love to...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 91 min read
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The Saga Continues
I’ve been keeping busy—mostly in good ways! Lately, I’ve been deep into programming, setting up the food bank server, configuring it, and...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 82 min read
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ROLI Piano and Airwave!
I’m pumped to get my ROLI Piano and Airwave MIDI devices soon—this thing is next-level! Here’s why it’s so amazing: 🎹 Color-coded keys...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 21 min read
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The 2025 BEHR Abstract Expressionism Painting (#6)
Today marks my first attempt at using the BEHR 2025 colors I’ve chosen for this week’s painting! I’m starting with Dark Sapphire...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 11 min read
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I'm taking orders... For Free!
Yes, you read that right— FREE! I’m offering a free 30" x 24" landscape painting , complete with a frame—either wood grain or black,...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 312 min read
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Home Depot BEHR Color Trends for 2025
Bob’s painting looked great on his entryway walls! I think he liked it—at least, I hope so! But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 301 min read
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It's always something around the house!
This week's project has been a real pain in the neck—literally! I’m installing a new HVAC return vent in the ceiling of my bonus room...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 291 min read
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Painting for my friends!
Bob has been my go-to guy here in Williamsburg for over a year now—kind of like my partner-in-crime but with way more life experience....
Robert Hopkins
Jan 262 min read
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My first time using a black, Elvis toned Canvas.
We’ve all seen those Elvis paintings from the early ’70s—Elvis on a black velvet canvas, bursting with bright, gaudy colors. Enough to...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 201 min read
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Redo the Green in a Jackson Pollock
I really love the first painting below done by Pollock. But, I am thinking of changing the green color he used to a different shade, or...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 161 min read
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