"Berries on a Quilt"

While plein air painting with a friend, she brought fresh strawberries for me to enjoy which she picked while visiting the mountains the day before.  We both agreed that they were so beautiful and colorful in their little turquoise basket that we had to paint them!

"Berries on a Quilt" is a sweet little 8"x10" plein air painting (painted outdoors from life) oil on Belgian linen panel SOLD at https://maryhoffmanfineart.com/workszoom/3119089#/

"Peaceful Feeling"

"Peaceful Feeling" is a plein air painting I painted while on Sullivan's Island SC near Station 26 on the Creek side of the island.  "Peaceful Feeling" is a 9"x12" plein air oil painting on Belgian linen panel and is available for $600 at https://maryhoffmanfineart.com/workszoom/3119091#/

"Beach Cloud Procession"

I worked a little bit on this 18"x24" FRAMED Oil Painting and refined it.
"Beach Cloud Procession" is framed for $2,300 at  https://maryhoffmanfineart.com/workszoom/3119199#/

"Brown Eggs Still Life"

9"x12" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

I Love how the brown outer shell contrasts softly with the creamy white interior of the shell.

available at www.maryhoffmanfineart.com

Floral Still Life Paintings

February is the month of LOVE and FLOWERS.  

These will never wilt or fade and will last as long as your love will.

"Softness of Spring" 12"x9" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel - NFS Private Collection

"A Rose in Bloom"  16"x8" Oil on Belgian Linen Gallery Wrapped Canvas - 

available at maryhoffmanfineart.com

"Sunflowers in a Turquois Vase" 12"x9" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel - 

SOLD

"Morning Bouquet" 14"x11" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel - available at maryhoffmanfineart.com

"Flowers & Figs Still Life" 12"x9" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel - available at maryhoffmanfineart.com

Dear Mary, 
Congratulations! Your painting, "Flowers and Figs Still Life", was selected as part of the FAV15% (jury's favorite 15% of the entries) in the December 2018 BoldBrush Painting competition. 

You may view the FAV15% paintings, including yours: http://faso.com/boldbrush/fav15/221 

This honor means that you might be featured in http://informedcollector.com in the coming months. 

Thanks again and congrats again! 
Sincerely, 

The FASO Team 

Sunrise, Sunset. . .

Over an hour and a half before sunrise, I drove down to Edisto Island's beach to capture 

(plein air paint) the rising sun.

One more time I drove down to Edisto Island to paint the glorious sky but this time it was to paint the setting sun.  The colors were simply sublime!

Wedding Event Paintings - Love is in the Air!

 It is always Wedding Season! 

 This is a beautiful wedding (unfinished, but well on its way) which took place at a very exclusive property on the Ashley River called Runnymead.  Neighboring the historical plantations and gardens up and down the Ashley River in West Ashley SC, this site boasts historical ruins of its own with river views and grand oaks that can shade up to an acre of land!  

This is a stunning location for a wedding.

Another beautiful location to capture a wedding on canvas, and this one is truly exclusive; is the back yard of the Groom's parents home!  This stunning location also has river views behind which the sun sets in glorious technicolor!!  I just love my job!!  

"Portrait of Richard" (being very patient!)

27"x25" Black & White Conte on Grey Canson MiTentes Paper

As an example for a Basic Drawing Class I am currently teaching, 

I needed a model to pose for me. . . Richard willingly sat and did so very well. 

"Garden Cottage"

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel nfs (private collection)

A Wedding Event Painting

Stephen & Kelly's Rehearsal Dinner Wedding Celebration 11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel Plein Air sold

My Live Demo at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery on King Street Charleston SC

"First Love After All These Years"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel NFS

An Anniversary Gift of two lovely people who found each other through thick and thin and are still, after all, still very much in love.

"Portrait of Richard "Moses" Cook"

10"x8" Oil on Linen Panel painted from life nfs

 'I was fortunate to paint this directly from life on site on the streets of Charleston SC of a lovely man who once lived on the streets of the city but has now found a home of his own.  He acquired the nickname, "Moses," because he led his homeless friends out of the the "tent city" to a land (home) of their own.

Art Show, "IN COMMON," Preview

The following are but a portion preview (yes, there's MORE) of what is available at my Art Show 

Friday November 2, 2018 

5PM to 8PM  

Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

177 King Street

Charleston SC  29401

You are cordially invited to come out and see what we have In Common

"Cloud Procession" 18"x24" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/981399

"Floral Bouquet" 16"x20" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas sold

to see more click: https://www.haganfineart.com/art/floral-bouquet-by-mary-hoffman

"Lowcountry Sunrise" (pre Hurricane Florence) 18"x24" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/lowcountry-sunrise-by-mary-hoffman

"Inspired" 40"x30" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

"Family Tree" 48"x60" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/family-tree-by-mary-hoffman

"Southern Comfort" (Front Porch Living) 12"x16" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/southern-hospitality-by-mary-hoffman

"Solitude" 12"x12" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel  sold

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/solitude-by-mary-hoffman

"Shem Creek Park" 8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/shem-creek-park-by-mary-hoffman

"Wedding Tree" 8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Belgian Linen Panel sold

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/981401

"Cloud Study" 5"x7" Plein Air Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/cloud-study-by-mary-hoffman

"To A Place Where I Belong" 11"x14" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas sold

"Flow" Sold at Auction for Fund Raiser

sold 8"x16" 1-1/2" deep - Oil on Gallery-Wrapped Belgian Linen Canvas

Painted "En Plein Air" on location at the kayak launch on Sullivan's Island, SC

Operation Fundstorm: Hurricane Michael relief fund for the Forgotten Coast

A group of 175+ Artists, led by Artists extraordinaire, Larry Moore, Lisa Hale,  Cathleen Windham and Denise Rose are donating an original work to raise emergency funds for clean up and rebuilding the areas most in need along the panhandle coast.

Many of the artists donating have stood and painted in the spots decimated by the storm.

The monies raised will go to Franklin's Promise Coalition to address immediate needs there: clean up, food, shelter, water, and emergency crews to do the work.

Joe Taylor, from Plein Air South and The Forgotten Coast Plein Air Event, is on the ground clearing debris and helping along with the good folks of the Forgotten Coast area. 

To REVIEW THE ART AND BID Go To  

https://www.32auctions.com/NotForgotten2018?fbclid=IwAR1dy354TeOmgbH-93ybqlJ1FEQsGBPwYeIAkW-jeH7hGDHjSjzmjUnl2ws 

live Sunday October 21st at 7pm, 100% of the profits will go directly to the cause.

"Madeline Inspired"

40"x30" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

This subject style is unique to my fellow artist, Madeline Dukes, 

with whom I am showcasing art for an upcoming Art Show Friday November 2, 2018.

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/inspired-by-mary-hoffman

www.haganfineart.com

"Lowcountry Sunrise"

22"x28" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

This is another one painted for my upcoming show, "In Common," with which Madeline Dukes and I are showcasing our commonalities in our style and subject matter 

as well as what we paint that makes us unique.

available at www.haganfineart.com

"Floral Still Life" SOLD

16"x20" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

Painted as part of an upcoming Show with Artist Madeline Dukes, who is well known for her beautiful abstracted and realistic floral paintings.  

We are calling our show, "In Common" where we will showcase our in common styles as well as the types of paintings that compliment and make us unique. 

sold at www.haganfineart.com

"Family Tree" (with the plank of wood added)

48"x60" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

I added, for the sake of the story, the plank of wood that the children who grew up playing in this tree would use to climb up this enormous Oak Tree.

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/family-tree-by-mary-hoffman

www.haganfineart.com  

"First Love Endures"

9"x12" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel  sold

Often I'm asked to paint a painting from a favorite photograph.