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Heart Tethered by the Tide
Painted from a photograph taken along Ireland’s northern coast, Heart Tethered by the Tide reflects the grit of a working harbor and the quiet pull of memory. Worn rope, calm water, and distant land come together in a moment of stillness and reflection.

Hope Blakely
Feb 282 min read


The Showman: A Vertical Study in Color, Confidence, and Presence
The Showman is a bold, vertical portrait of a blue-and-gold macaw inspired by a reference photo taken at the Denver Zoo in January 2025. Painted using a glazing technique to build rich, luminous color, this 7 × 21 inch original artwork captures the confident posture and unmistakable personality of the bird. Now fully framed and ready to hang, The Showman proves that presence isn’t about width or size — it’s about attitude, color, and command.

Hope Blakely
Feb 172 min read


Painting Jason Momoa in Oils – A Look Behind the Canvas
Ever since I picked up a brush, I’ve looked for subjects that are bold, magnetic, and full of energy — and few people embody that like...
hopegrabowski
Jul 22, 20252 min read
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