Psychedelic Realms and Fantasy Dreamworlds of Visionary Poster Artist Jeff Hopp

Bio

Commentary:
I believe that true art is foremostly a form of communication. For me to be interested in a piece, it must tell me something. An artist can communicate many things....ideas, emotions, events, beliefs, etc.
As for my art, I am interested in illustrating events and experiences that I have witnessed on my spiritual journeys. It is a method of capturing moments that cannot be documented in any other way. They are places that can't be photographed, and I feel that is important to share them with others.

History:
Born: Waukesha, Wisconsin USA
Residence: Tempe, Arizona USA

Art Education:
Washington School of Art
Phoenix College
Scottsdale College

Awards:
Scottsdale Community Art Competition - Oil Painting
Catalina Island Fine Art's Festival - Pencil Drawing

Published Works:
Where The Wild Things Rock - Graphic Short Story
Written and Illustrated by J.H.
Published by: Knightmares, Gothic Light, Space and Time

A Day at the Beach with Picasso - Graphic Short Story
Written and Illustrated by J.H.
Published by: Knightmares, Space and Time, Pulsar!, San Jose Studies, Gothic Light

The King Who Stole the Universe - Illustrated Song
Words by Frankie Marino of Mahogany Rush - Illustrated by J.H.
Published by: Knightmares, Gothic Light

Fall of Earth City - Illustrated Song
Words by Hawkwind - Illustrated by J.H.
Published by: Gothic Light, The Lighthouse

The Legend of the Mind - Full Length Graphic Novel
Written and Illustrated by J.H.
Published by: Gothic Light, Brave New World Publications

Pancake Touches The Rainbow - Children's Book
Written by Cheri Sims - Illustrated by J.H.
Topline Publications - unreleased

Cover and Illustration Art:
Gothic Light - Multiple Front and Back Covers, Story Illustrations
The Galleon - Cover Art
Best OF The Midwest's Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror Vol. II - Story Illustrations

Staff Artist:
Brave New World Publications, Gothic Light, Knightmares

Featured Artist:
Nemo's Utopia - Limited Edition Prints!
Buildaposter.com - Full Color Black Light Posters
deviantArt - Prints, Coffee Mugs, Mouse Pads
Jungle Riddims Productions - New York's Music for Food/Clothing
Psygarden's Traveling Expositions - Belgium
Saatchi - London Contemporary Art Gallery
Recent Shows:
2006 Philter USA Trance Tour at the Icehouse - Phoenix, AZ USA
2006 Art of Healing Expo - F.I.T. Clemente Center, FL USA
June 2006 - Bo-Fest '06 Blacklight Show at The Cone Gallery - Phoenix, AZ
11/30/06 - Visual Graphics for Thomas Dolby & BT Concert @ The Rialto Theatre - Tucson, AZ

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