"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

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"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.

"Edisto Beach at Sunrise" (Visions of Vacation series)

11"x14" Plein Air Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

Painted on location near the point on Edisto Beach SC just after the sun topped the horizon.  

At this point, looking directly into the rising sun was becoming difficult, so I decided to change my direction 180 degrees toward how the rising sun was affecting the surrounding beach, surf and the sand's color.  It was glorious.

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

"Just The Two Of Us" (Visions of Vacation series) SOLD

16"x20" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel  sold

While preparing my kids for Back-To-School I found myself wondering 

what ever happened to Summer?!  

The best part of summer is memories we create together with family and friends.

This series hopes to capture on canvas those lovely memories that help us hold on to the precious and fleeting times we share with those we love.

"Spectacular Celebration!" (Visions of Vacation series)

20"x24" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel

Something magical occurs in the sky's color when a storm cloud moves in during the time of the setting sun and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to enjoy it!  This all happened when my family and I were gathering on the beach in anticipation of the Fourth of July Fireworks and celebrate our county's birthday.  The sky put on its own pre-show: a Spectacular Celebration!

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

"Sisters" (from the Beach Baby - Pretty in Pink Series & Visions of Vacation Series) SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel  sold

Some of the cutest sights I get to witness when I visit the beach are the children who find themselves enjoying a whole new world at the beach.  Almost every time without exception the little boys wear or play with toys that are blue (see "Beach Baby in Blue series") and the little girls wear or play with something that is pink!  So I've started a series for each and here is the latest.  

Sweet childhood memories of times at the beach while family vacations . . . capturing these blissful moments is my hope. Volumes can be spoken in a moment like this.

sold at www.haganfineart.com

here's the link:  https://haganfineart.com/art/sisters-pretty-in-pink-beach-by-mary-hoffman

"Still Life Demonstration (Farmer's Market Finds)"

11"x14" Alla Prima Oil on Belgian Linen Panel available

While I participated in the Cashiers Plein Air Festival this July I was asked to give a demonstration for ticket holders and patrons of the community.  My still life was purchased from the local Farmer's Market a few yards away from the Village Green Commons where I gave the demonstration.

available at https://www.haganfineart.com/art/still-life-with-farmers-market-by-mary-hoffman

"Family Tree II" sold

"Family Tree II" 20"x24" Oil on Belgian Linen Panel  sold

This is a specific commission of the larger version for one of the children 

whose family owned this farm and this tree.  

She requested that I include the plank of wood that the children used to climb up into the tree and remembers the trepidation she had traversing it way up over the marsh below.

As the owner of this reminisced, she recalled working the farm with her siblings long before the sun awoke. When midday made it too hot to work, 

her father would allow them a break to play and be shaded in these branches.  

During times when the tide was high, they would jump into the cool 

water to be refreshed until work had to resume. 

In the evenings, after the hard work was ended, the 9 children would climb back into the arms of this tree to watch the last display of color and light as the sun dipped below the horizon.

"Geechie Dock Shrimpers"

9"x12" Plein Air, Alla Prima Oil on Linen Panel

"Salient Clouds at Kiawah Beach" SOLD

11"x14" Alla Prima Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas  sold

This was my latest demonstration at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio of my family's visit to Kiawah Beach just before a strong storm rolled in. . . we were able to enjoy the beach sunshine for at least an hour before we had to pack things up and head for the car.

sold at www.haganfineart.com

http://haganfineart.com/art/salient-clouds-at-kiawah-beach-by-mary-hoffman

"Jazz Encore" SOLD

My husband blessed me with an enchanting night out for my birthday and to also celebrate our Wedding Anniversary at the Charleston Grill where you may dine while being serenaded by a most talented group of musicians.  My youngest sister is a fan of Billy Holiday (a portrait of her hangs behind the bassist) and I wanted to snap an image to show her.  

The image became this painting's inspiration!

sold at www.haganfineart.com
http://haganfineart.com/art/jazz-encore-by-mary-hoffman

"St. Phillips Steeple"

10"x8" Alla Prima Oil on Linen Panel

While hosting family, we walked around downtown Charleston, SC; we entered the Circular Church's graveyard as the spring blossoms decorated the yard. . . I looked up toward the beautiful, clear, blue sky and saw this magnificent sight!  Now you see it as a painting!

available at www.haganfineart.com
http://haganfineart.com/art/saint-phillips-steeple-by-mary-hoffman

"A Path to the Sea"

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel

Painting with beloved plein air friends, we chose this spot at the end of a street which dead-ends into the edge of Charleston harbor.  There is always a path to the sea.

"Steps to the Beach" (Workshop Demo)

8"x10" alla prima Oil on Linen Panel

This was the final painting of my recent workshop in Charleston, SC 

"Twilight's Last Gleaming (again)"

30"x40" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

"Morning Bouquet"

14"x11" Oil on Linen Panel

A lovely artist friend of mine invited me to paint at her Rockville SC home which is filled with charm and beauty at every turn.  We set up this still life early in the morning on her front porch and got straight to work. . . the golden morning sun was rising and glowing . . .  this is one of the results.

available at www.maryhoffmanfineart.com

"Rich History (The Charleston Library Society)" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel

The light filtered through the trees onto the steps of this historic and beautiful building always attracts me to paint.  This was done this spring as you can see the bright red Japanese Maple glowing around the corner of the building.  

sold at www.haganfineart.com

"A Path To The Sea"

8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel 

Painted on location in the Old Village at the end of Center Street which dead-ends into the edge of Charleston Harbor.  The views are breathtaking!

available at www.maryhoffmanfineart.com

"To A Place I Belong" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel  sold

I am still considering a title for this. . . but in the meantime it is as stated.

Title or not, it's available here:

https://www.haganfineart.com/art/to-the-place-i-belong-by-mary-hoffman

"Searching For Sunshine" SOLD

As I was setting up to paint this still life, the sunflowers seemed to be searching for the sunshine behind them.  And even as I painted, because I put fresh cuts on the stems (which promotes better water delivery), the entire bunch (greens and all) "moved" during the time I painted them.  They were "stretching" as they "awoke." This was a lot of fun to paint!  

Sold at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery Studio

www.haganfineart.com

"Preserving The Past"

8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Gessobord brand panel

It was a foggy morning and I really wanted to get outside to paint on this day.  Historic Summerville has a sweet square dating back to the early 1800's.  Charm galore!!  I'll be back to paint some more.

available at www.maryhoffmanfineart.com

"Her Favorite Kind"

12"x9" Alla Prima Oil on Linen Panel painted from Life

available at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery

www.haganfineart.com

"In The Spotlight"

10"x8" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel

I arrived at Shem Creek ready to paint as the sun was rising and found that the sun only cast its light on this little white boat putting all else around it in shadow.  

I love how it seemed to be "picked out" to shine, hence, the title.

"Family Tree"

48"x60" Oil on Linen Canvas

This century-old Oak is so large that just one of its branches would be a large tree in and of itself. 
While I developed this painting I imagined the things witnessed by this "ages old" giant. 
This behemoth survived numbers of hurricanes, wars, and hot South Carolina summer heat. 
In fact, those hardships strengthened this tree to future tough events. 
The strength it developed through its own hardships also
provided places of refreshing and protection.
It was the playground to a family of 9 children. 
These branches magically transformed into imaginary ladders leading to the high dive for a long-awaited jump down into the cool tidal creek below after
long hours in the hot summer sun working the farm.  And then in the evening hours, those branches became theater seats for the 9 siblings to enjoy yet another magnificent lowcountry sunset.
Just as this tree survived many untold hurricanes and troubles throughout the years and decades, the family who grew up under the shadow of these branches has overcome untold troubles and are each stronger and better because of them.
The children are now grown and have raised families (and grand-families) of their own.  Some have gone on and some remain, but what continues is the strength and resilience that provide the kind of memories which develops their own "Family Tree."

available at MaryHoffmanFineArt.com

"The Porter's Lodge at the College of Charleston" SOLD

8"x10" Plein Air Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

The day started out to be a beautiful, cloudless sunny day; a real nice change from the cold grey, dreary weather we have been experiencing the previous few days.  

With all the spring blooms in full force, I had to get myself downtown to paint the oak tree-lined streets at the College of Charleston.
To me, the shapes of the shadows lacing across the street is so quintessential Southern charm.  

As it is I am pleased with the result.  

Despite the sunshine (I was painting in full shade), I would have stayed longer but the chilly breeze made it difficult to feel my hands to paint,
so I made all the necessary notations and snapped a couple of shots and finished it up in the
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio as a demo where it sold.

www.haganfineart.com

"John Rutledge House Inn" SOLD

10"x8" Alla Prima Oil on Linen Panel  sold

Demonstration Painting for the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

Thanks to Laura & Allison at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery for finding the perfect home

 for this little painting!

www.haganfineart.com

"La Jolla"

24"x30" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

After visiting the La Jolla coast I instantly fell inlove with this area!  

I love the colors and the typography and how the mist cools the distant rugged landscape.

available at MaryHoffmanFineArt.com

"Interlude"

12"x16" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

Always at the ready with my camera whenever I visit the beach 

in hopes of capturing these cute little elusive guys.

available

"Early Risers" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel sold

Fresh off the easel.  During a sunrise walk on the beach, 

I noticed a lot of activity with the birds. . . they were waiting for breakfast too.  

The calm seas and rich morning colors were too tempting not to capture for a painting.

sold at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
www.haganfineart.com

Plein Air Workshop Charleston

Join Me In Charleston South Carolina

 I'll be teaching a Plein Air Workshop and you are invited to join us!

The Dates are May 29, 2018
till June 2, 2018

Please visit my website for more information:

MaryHoffmanFineArt.com

Hope to see you in May!