Hope is a fuzzy concept, really, so it's hard to say. It's sure his ennui was broken and (for however long his paints and a SINGLE BOTTLED TEAR last) he can now live happily, painting to his heart's content. Does this count as hope? Is it just, "I hope nothing goes wrong," or "I hope to paint a full world into being," or what? Joy or fulfillment, certainly, but hope implies something yet to be overcome, whereas Van Dahl just surpassed the only obstacle shown for him. So... a long winded "maybe." Sorry.
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"Anko, what you do in your free time is your own choice. Use it wisely. And if you do not use it wisely, make sure you thoroughly enjoy whatever unwise thing you are doing." - HymnOfRagnorok as Orochimaru at SpaceBattles
woot Med. Eng., verb, 1st & 3rd pers. prsnt. sg. know, knows
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"Anko, what you do in your free time is your own choice. Use it wisely. And if you do not use it wisely, make sure you thoroughly enjoy whatever unwise thing you are doing." - HymnOfRagnorok as Orochimaru at SpaceBattles
woot Med. Eng., verb, 1st & 3rd pers. prsnt. sg. know, knows