Eric Hopkins Signature Designs Belted Cow Ensemble: bag, belt and flip flops. (May change for size at Eric Hopkins Gallery, 21 Winter St., Suite 3, Rockland, 594-1996)

Eric Hopkins lives on an island off the coast of Maine and his famous artwork reflects the independent vibrancy of island life. Bold, rich and breathtaking, Hopkins artwork is well known throughout Maine, New England and the American art community. It is with true Maine "Downeast" pride that The Belted Cow Co. shares Eric Hopkin's genius with you in our first, "Signature Series" Collection.

Bag: "Cliff". Hopkins Island with Tiger Bright Trim and Celery Vottom. A tote for all occasions, the Cliff offers over the shoulder straps, zipper collar closure with double pulls, drop in zipper pocket, durable cordura bottom, and bright broadcloth lining which matches the trim behind the StoryArt^TM ribbon. Size: 17"L x 12"H x 5"D

Belt: O-Ring Adult - Hopkins Island on Buff Webbing.O-Ring belts are constructed with durable 1¼" cotton webbing and antique putter finish O-Rings.

Flip Flop w/Hopkins Island: Flip Flops - All flip flops are constructed of extremely durable rubber soles with a wedge support for durability and comfort. Our unique ribbon is sewn onto cotton webbing and finished with a bright nylon thong and Beaumont leather connector. Sizes are 3-12 (mens). Made in Maine.

Rockland, Maine and North Haven Island, Maine are home to Eric Hopkins.

Accomplished and versatile, Hopkins has studied and taught at many places for the past 30-years including time at University of Southern Maine, Montserrat School of Visual Arts, Marlboro College, Haystack School of Crafts and the Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied glass blowing with Dale Chihuly and sculpture with Italo Scanga.

Energetic and thoughtful, Eric Hopkins is widely known as a dynamic aerial landscape painter whose broad strokes and bold color electrify paintings of Maine islands, the North Atlantic coastline, nature and wide open spaces.