Artist Emulation: Edward Hopper

A lot of Edward Hopper's work involves using both naturalistic and industrial objects as the subject matters of his paintings. For his industrial objects, he usually tended to use objects or scenes that were known to represent modernity in his lifetime--such as movie theaters, lighthouses, cafés, gas stations, and street corners. He also incorporated naturalistic components into his work alongside the modern components, which to many were interpreted as a way of communicating the ways that society was imposing itself upon the natural world. In this way, Hopper was able to convey deeper themes and messages in his work, giving it a more personal feel and giving Hopper a more meaningful objective as an artist. According to my research on Hopper, I learned that he often created sketches and outlines of his drawings before starting on his final (painted) work. These sketches were usually done using a pen, pencil, or ink, and conveyed a rough sense of what the final project would include and how it would be laid out. He did this as a practice routine in order to prepare for creating the final work.