Christine Hopkins ASGFA

Biography
Christine Hopkins is an artist specialising in mixed media painting, exhibiting widely, an associate member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art and demonstrator of mixed media painting. Although her early work was in watercolour in the traditional manner, Christine has always been keen to try new media. Her most recent work is a more abstract approach to architecture and the landscape, based on colour moods and form, incorporating collage and textiles. She also enjoys working in pastel, for their vibrant colours and graphic quality. Recently she has discovered the excitement of alla prima oil painting out of doors, and has been exploring Surrey and Suffolk.
Christine is also a member of the North Weald Art Group, East Surrey Artists, and Concept Group. Her work can be seen at group exhibitions throughout the year, and the annual Surrey Artists Open Studios each summer. Her work is represented in private collections in the UK, as well as Europe, New Zealand, Australia and the US. Since 2005 she has exhibited mixed media paintings with the Society of Graphic fine Art at their annual exhibition in London, where she is an Associate Member.

Workshops and demonstrations
Christine demonstrates mixed media painting to art groups and runs workshops for adult learners and art societies. Workshops are held at the Skylight Studio in Reigate several times a year.

She has held workshops in a local school for 8 - 11 year olds, demonstrating mixed media art and leading the children to produce a finished piece to keep.