My favourite, Anthony Hopkins is more than just an acting legend. Did you know he is also an accomplished artist and composer? Hopkins has referred to himself as a 'shy artist' but thankfully, due to the efforts of his wife, Stella, his artwork is shown internationally... and currently, right here in Toronto (Mississauga) until June 10th!

If you'd like to take a peek, the exhibition of Sir Anthony Hopkins’ acrylics on canvas and works in ink on paper runs until June 10th at the Harbour Gallery, 1697 Lakeshore West, Mississauga, Ontario. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Harbour Gallery director Jackie Bryant describes Hopkins’ work as evocative and claims that no viewer of his art is unmoved. ”His work has a magnetism that draws you in, not unlike the many characters he has played in his films. We feel very honoured to have been chosen to promote his work in Toronto.”
Hopkins debuted his paintings in 2005 in San Antonio, Texas, where more than 100 of his works sold in less than a week with part of the proceeds benefiting the Born to Read Literacy Foundation. His work is now scheduled to exhibit in cities such as Los Angeles, London, Munich, Dubai, Beijing, Tokyo and Moscow.

He paints in his Malibu studio almost every day and creates acrylic abstracts on canvas using only a palette knife, in addition to works in ink on paper. His abstract landscapes reference a childhood growing up near Port Talbot, in Margam, South Wales. Memories of village life and a love of the mountainous areas of the region come-to-life in his fictional abstract landscapes. He also cites the big skies and open plains of the American Midwest, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah as inspiration.

A true artist, Hopkins says he paints for the sheer pleasure of it. He often quotes Henry Miller, “Paint what you like and die happy.” Fortunately, Hopkins is painting what he likes and Canadians can now see the work of a true creative genius.

For more of Sir Hopkins' art, visit his website:
http://www.margamfineart.com/

Or read here about how he installed my wallpaper