My name is Isaiah William Hoppe. My freshman year in high school, I was presented with an opportunity to take a correspondence art course. Wanting to have the highest quality training possible, I was pleased to learn that Charles Schultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip, took this course as well. When it came time to choose a college, Pensacola Christian College was the best option because of its affordability and because of its proven high-quality art program. PCC’s art department has given me a deeper understanding of art, both technically and spiritually, but it is just the beginning.

When I make a painting, the goal is to produce a positive emotional response in the viewer. The goal is to deliver a work to a client that will give them positive emotions every time they pass by it or glance at it. Whether they realize its positive influence on them or not, they will have a positive message hanging on their wall for years. In order to get my positive message across more quickly, I often use people as the subject of my paintings. People relate with people. As I enter the professional sphere of art, my goal is to add positive value to the world through my art.

5/16/22

"The Midway Art Association is proud to provide a welcoming environment for artists of all levels through educational demos at their monthly meetings; member shows and sales; and of course the annual Plein Air Paradise event which highlights and promotes the work of artists from all parts of the county."

5/16/22

Join us to celebrate our beautiful corner of the state of Utah with a Plein Air Painting and Photography competition – nestled in some of the most beautiful geologic formations in the world. Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge, Sheep Creek Canyon, Red Fleet Reservoir, Dry Fork Canyon, Fantasy Canyon, and numerous other sites are waiting to be discovered by you, your canvas, or your camera. Two categories, Plein Air Painting & Photography are available!

Saturday July 23rd – Wednesday 27th

Coinciding with the John Wesley Powell River Festivalhosted by Vernal City. Live music, art vendors and much more; the festival runs July 28-30.

Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention.

https://ubva.org/plein-air-photography-competition/

5/16/22

Back in 2020, I had a lot of fun camping just below Leidi Peak and working on some plein air paintings. Painting from life out in God's creation is so much fun!