"Sons of the South"

Sons of the South, a new civil war sculpture, has now been released, and will be limited to an edition of only 25. This classic work incorporates two of Mark's finest civil war creations (Sons and Brothers & Robert E. Lee) into one stunning sculpture. Standing 27 inches and mounted on a solid marble base, this edition will surely not last long.

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Christ Monument Completed

The result of two years of creative labor has finally come to fruition with the release of Mark's Be Not Afraid monument. In the midst of his labor the artist remarked, “While forming a clay likeness of the hand of the Savior of mankind, I was overwhelmed by a great sense of awe. I couldn't help but think about the great work done by those hands – the healing, the teaching, the incomprehensible sacrifice. I personally choose to believe that He was who He said He was and I
deem it the high point of my sculpting experience to create a portrait of the Creator.”

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Two New Works Ready For Release

Mark Hopkins has two new pieces ready for release. The first is Nine Lives, a work of art for every cat lover. This adorable sculpture incorporates nine various breeds of domesticated cats in one entertaining scene. In Doubt Not, Mark has completed a humbling new religious piece. In this moving portrait, the Savior shows tender compassion to his doubting disciple Thomas, who reaches to touch the wound in the hand of the Master.

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Artist's Corner

“Just recently, I was able to see the John Adams mini-series produced by HBO. As I watched this remarkable series, I was deeply impressed with the miracle of the United States of America. It is amazing to me that this diverse group of men, with very different ideas, concerns, and interests, were able to come to a consensus of opinion and create a union. With their collective wisdom and experience, along with the wisdom of other great thinkers from the past, they established a nation founded on liberty and opportunity for the individual. I will be eternally grateful to these men, who overcame nearly insurmountable odds, for their contribution to this country - the greatest nation on earth.

“On a much smaller scale, we have accomplished a great feat of our own with Mark Hopkins Sculpture. In this, our 20th anniversary year, I find myself extremely grateful to all the people who worked to make this company possible. Brilliant, creative minds took their own knowledge of modern technology and systems and combined it with the wisdom of the past and helped found a new concept in bronze casting. With widely differing personalities, talents, and ideas, we
came together to set up a wonderful company. We are able to produce sculpture with an efficiency that has made it possible for many people to own and enjoy the beauty of bronze art.

“I am also immensely grateful to those of you who have connected with the work we do. Our collectors make it possible for us to continue in a labor of love that brings us great satisfaction and joy. Without them, it is only a one-way ‘conversation,’ which is an empty experience. With our collectors, it becomes an exciting and inspiring exchange of ideas.”

Something Completely New!

As of late, Mark Hopkins has been creating special one-of-a-kind sculptures. This means that no mold will be made of these pieces. Once they are sculpted by Mark, the originals will be immediately cast into bronze; therefore they will be the one-and-only made, becoming an edition of 1. Thus far, these original works portray charming scenes of the world of nature, with flowers, birds, butterflies, frogs and fish in natural settings, however Mark is currently working on others of different themes as well. For now, these exclusive pieces will be offered via a special section of our website and be available to you on a first come, first served basis.

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Artist's Corner: Celebrating 20 Years

Mark’s reflection on the past twenty years in business brought to his mind many memories of his early career: his first commission, being up all night sculpting a piece he just couldn’t walk away from, making his first successful mold, melting and pouring his first bronze. He said of these past 20 years, “It’s been an unpredictable journey full of challenges - I’ve loved every minute of it”

“If you are one of the few that are blessed enough to establish a successful career, you might start to feel confident that you’ve done it - you have arrived. People love your work and are
willing to spend their hard-earned money to bring it into their homes. You build a network of collectors who continue to purchase your work year after year. You find a balance that allows you to stay in business while also maintaining your personal and artistic integrity. You have the financial stability to spend your mental and emotional energy exploring different techniques and approaches to your work. That’s a great place to be.

“But in reality, the struggle is never over. There are always some new projects or ideas that must be explored. As a company, we have been through wars and recessions and market fluctuations that have given us a real run for the money.

"Every challenge we experience makes us smarter and more resilient, and we come out of it better in some way. And I think my art does, too. I’ve never felt more inspired to try new approaches than I feel right now. I am more driven to create fun and exciting art than I’ve ever felt in my life. It’s fantastic!

"Even with the current high cost of bronze, our sculpture becomes even more valuable, so that’s a good aspect to what could be a challenge. And when we see how loyal our collectors are, it makes us feel grateful for each and every one of them."

As Mark always says when meeting collectors at shows, “I couldn’t do it without you, thank you”.