Essays on the Art of Thomas Hoppe
Thomas Hoppe: The Art of Symphonic Chromatic Fusion
This discovery paralleled Marcel Duchamp's work, whose "ready-made" concept elevated ordinary objects to the level of Art. Like Duchamp, Hoppe infused his subject matter with mystery, recognizing objects' power to transcend their physicality when subjected to deeper analysis. The dolls, while absurd and almost surreal, also bore a Pop Art-like quality, linking Hoppe's work to modern and post-modern art movements.
"Miss Viola" - Introduction
"Miss Viola" - Part 1
"Miss Viola" - Part 2
"Miss Viola" - Part 3: Ascending The Stairs
Beyond Basics: Advanced Drawing with Blackwing
Learning to draw like everyone else is not a very complex matter. You can use any pencil you want. If you want to learn my technique, you need to use Blackwing pencils. They are higher quality than other brands and they have properties which make them more suitable for shading with a sharp point.
Symphonic Cubism
Your finished design is rightfully considered to be art that plays in the 4th dimension… aka Time."