Christina Hopkinson ARMS. MPSGS. MASF. is a watercolour artist based in the beautiful
English countryside on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border.
For many years Christina created large paintings of the birds of the UK and Florida, exhibiting
widely throughout the UK, both in solo shows and as part of the societies and associations to
which she belongs.
It was at the start of 2020 that Christina swapped large brushes for tiny brushes and reading
glasses for a magnifying lens, as she tried her hand at capturing the essence of birds, in
miniature.
Christina was immediately hooked and realised very early on that this was what she wanted to
specialise in.
Today, Christina regards herself as a full time miniaturist.

Hilliard Society
2022 ‘Sue Lee Award’ for ‘Walking on Sunshine’
2023 Alexander Llewellyn Gallery Award for ‘Blackcap in the Hanging Basket’

Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers
2024 – Elected an Associate Member
2024 – Awarded ‘Gold Memorial Bowl Honourable Mention’ for Scarlet Macaw

Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers of Washington, DC.
2022 – Honourable Mention in the International category for her painting ‘Goldcrest in Blossom’.
2025 – invited to become a member of MPSGS.
2025 – Awarded 1st place in the ‘International Category’ with ‘Military Macaw’.

Miniature Art Society of Florida
2022 – Jack Sprague Tribute Award for the best painting submitted by a first time entrant for
‘Remember Me’.
2023 – second place in the transparent watercolour category for ‘Chaffinch At Lake Vyrnwy’.
2025 – 3rd place in the transparent watercolour category for ‘On the Mossy Banks of the Wye’
2026 – 2nd place in the Birds category for ‘Even in the Darkness there is Light’.

In addition to exhibiting Christina has written articles for Leisure Painter Magazine and runs a
private Facebook page for artists who work in miniature, called ‘Small Talk for Miniaturists’.

Deciding to change from large paintings to miniatures was a huge decision but one which
Christina has never regretted. An artist has to be true to themselves, choosing the path driven by
a passion for what they do and the subjects they portray.