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Kickstart this!!!

June 26, 2012 @ 4:33 pm (Updated: 5:37 pm - 6/26/12 )

Conservatives often have much to complain about when it comes to modern art and the artistic community. But not this time. I first met Christ Hopkins, a local artist from Mukilteo, after he was commissioned by a friend of mine to paint a portrait of Ronald Reagan. Chris was nice enough to invite me into his studio where he showed me samples of his incredible work, including a poster for Indiana Jones, an album for Styxx, illustrations for fantasy novels, and portraits and other paintings for the U.S. Military and Native American tribes. His talent is truly stunning.

I also saw Chris' passion for honoring military veterans, specifically the Tuskegee Airmen, their support staff and their predecessors. Theirs is a story that has had limited exposure but shines as an example of honor, courage, and patriotism in the face of discrimination. Chris' work has captured the attention of living Tuskegee Airmen and historians that specialize in the subject. It has inspired those who have seen it, and Chris hopes to complete the body of work to educate and inspire future generations as well.

Chris is seeking to follow through on this project with private funds, which I think deserves applause. Up to this point, it has been solely a labor of love, but it's not possible to go on without support. I hope you watch his video and choose to support this project and please spread the link to it so that others who might appreciate this art have a chance to do so as well.

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  • SeattleD wrote...
    Maybe Chris can paint a portrait of the military veterans in the Romney family
    June 27, 2012 6:13 am
    OH YEAH, THERE AREN"T ANY!!!
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  • BigNorse55 wrote...
    SeattleD
    August 31, 2012 2:00 pm
    I would be proud to paint anyone in the Romney Family whether they served or not. I paint all sorts of people from all walks of life. I would be happy to paint the Obama children and to my knowledge they have no stated desire to serve in the military.
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  • Chuck Gould wrote...
    I only wish my old, failing, double panes were as transparent
    June 27, 2012 9:54 am
    Conservatives often have "much to complain about" when it comes to art and artists (according to Mr. Boze)....but if an artist is going to paint portraits of Ronald Reagan and military heroes, he or she deserves as much private support as can be mustered?

    Maybe the opening remark should be refined, at least slightly? "Conservatives have much to complain about when it comes to art and artists that don't express conservative values"

    I agree that Mr. Hopkins' work is amazing. He's got a real talent, for sure. But the quality of his art isn't somehow better of worse depending whether he chooses to portray Ronald Reagan, or Che Guevera.

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  • David Boze wrote...
    Chuck Gould
    June 28, 2012 7:59 pm
    That comment had nothing to do with Chris' politics. He's painted all kinds of things for all kinds of people. My comment about art was regard how too often "art" is actually government-funded liberal expression and that this was a chance for conservatives to support art they (and most people) might actually enjoy and appreciate.
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  • BigNorse55 wrote...
    Chuck Gould, messiah101,SeattleD
    August 31, 2012 2:14 pm
    This will be my last post to you folks as you are clearly NOT worth my time. When you have spent over 30 years honing your talents, (providing you have any)when you go to the jungles of Central America on a U.S.military humanitarian mission, or work for various charities for no pay, or when you don body armor and a helmet and work as a combat artist in Afghanistan. Then donate your work, Then perhaps I may respect you enough to pay heed. In the mean time you may hide behind a made up name, sit in your mother's basement and post insulting blog posts. This message is approved by Chris Hopkins.
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