About the Artist
In my art I seek to create a feeling of deep connection and harmony between human, animals and nature. Inspiration comes to me from exploring nature and pondering my own thoughts.
I’ve always enjoyed being alone in my own thoughts, going
on a wondrous journey in my mind where anything is possible.
Painting is where I can create these thoughts in to existence.
Painting is how I found and project my voice.
Now my goal is to paint showing the voices of animals who don’t have one.
Hayley Ellen Anderson (known as BOPA) is a 26 year old professional artist living in Northumberland England
From a very young age Hayley’s artistic skills began to show. From the age of four her teachers noticed her love and natural talent for art.
Hayley progressed her skills with The Milan Art Institute
Taking their Mastery Program helped her find her true artistic voice.
Along with Art, Hayley’s biggest passion is animals and nature, this is where she find inspiration for her creations.
Bopa’s paintings combine high realism with abstract elements in oil mixed media.
Her vivid colours and use of light emit a comforting warmth in a delicate dreamlike style.
Bopa creatively combines imagery of animals and people in nature, showcasing a deep visual connection and emotion.
Bopa enjoys experimenting with mixed media materials like iridescent pigments, 3D textures and shimmering mica powders, giving each painting its own truly unique magical touch.
Working from her studio in historical Northumberland, Bopa plans to further spread her message of hope with her art, and the importance and hidden beauty of nature and wildlife.
Where did the name BOPA come from?
‘BOPA ’ has been Hayley’s nickname since she can remember. It came from the Comet ‘Hale Bopp’ which passed by the earth at the time she was born.