Periodically i receive requests from people who want to use one of my photographs for various projects. It’s always comes as a surprise to me that anyone would want to use my images and i rarely refuse permission , in fact I’m flattered that permission has been asked !

One such request came via my FLICKR account from Paul Hopkinson , also known as the Devon Artist. The result is the stunning watercolour you see above. The detail is absolutely fantastic and i feel absolutely delighted that Paul chose one of my images to paint. Here is a little profile of Paul , in his own words….

Hi there!  So you want to read a bit about me, The Devon Artist, Paul Hopkinson.  Well, here you go…

I started drawing when I was knee-high to a grasshopper, but I didn’t pick up my first brush until the age of eleven. This was when I first started to paint in oils with my Uncle, Peter Hopkinson, who is a fantastic artist. We used to venture into the Derbyshire countryside with canvases and easels, indeed that is where it all began!

For many years I have undertaken watercolour, oil, acrylic and graphite commissions and have painted portraits, landscapes and also animals.  Below you will see a few of my favourite pet paintings.  It is always such an honour and privilege to be asked to paint someone’s beloved animal.

I now paint as a full-time artist and have over 40 years of experience.  It is great to be able to say that I love every minute of my work.  However, the time always seem to go too quickly when I paint!

I live in North Devon and spend many weekends out and about in the local countryside.  Indeed, when I’m not painting wildlife I like looking for and watching animals, birds and insects in the natural environment.  If you would like to see some of my wildlife videos, I now have a dedicated YouTube channel for them.

When I am asked what would be my preferred subject, I would say without a doubt wildlife!  I love trying to get the life within the eyes of my finely detailed, realistic paintings.

The site is packed with information and painting tutorials, with both paid and free content. It’s well worth checking out….

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE DEVON ARTIST’S SITE