Ryan Hopkins

Ryan Hopkins has always had a passion for creativity. Discovering his design and drawing talents at an early age helped him gain admission to Yale University where he focused his attention on Architectural Design and Fine Art. At Yale he was exposed to theories and ideas that would broaden his understanding of art and design, and ultimately help to shape his own philosophy. In his spare time he would travel to nearby Manhattan where he fed his hunger for new ideas by wandering the many museums and galleries. He studied under many world renowned professors including famed art historian Vincent Scully, and attended classes with several well known figures in the art world.

After Yale, Ryan worked as a designer for architects and real estate developers but found himself yearning for the freedom of expression that he had discovered as a student. He was tired of drawing "straight lines" for the benefit of others, so he rented an old garage and began experimenting with paint and found materials. His early paintings were were a blend of figuration, abstract expressionism, and collage and can be found in numerous private and corporate collections worldwide.

Ryan's philosophy has always been "to discover the never before seen." His n...