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Matthew Hopkins
Pliers (Framed Realistic Still Life Oil Painting of Tool with Red)

2020

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Small, square still life oil painting of stainless steel pliers with a bright red handle against a cream colored backdrop oil on panel, framed in a light wood frame 9 x 12 inches unframed, 12 x 15 inches framed Signed, verso Excellent condition, ready to hang as is As part of his "Staples" series, this painting highlights the beauty of utilitarian objects found in our everyday lives. These unique paintings, while painted in a highly realistic style, have a true painterly quality to them. Hopkins' markings give life to these inanimate objects and uses a subtle color pallet with pops of vivid color in order to beautifully capture the light that adds radiance and drama to a simple and humble object. About the artist: Matthew Hopkins is a contemporary American painter who grew up on Long Island, spent his summers in the Thousand Islands and has since settled in between. His schooling includes the Rochester Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and the College of Saint Rose in Albany. His paintings in both watercolor and oil have been exhibited and honored in numerous regional and national exhibitions and are held in many private collections. He lives in Ames, NY with his wife and four children.
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    2020
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    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2276922632
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