Today’s Alla Prima Painting’s from Life

Each of these are 12”x9” alla prima oil on canvas paintings directly from life.

Available for sale and would make great gifts   CLICK HERE to view "Peonies and Pears" (bottom painting)   "Inspired" (top painting) sold

"Treasured Times"

Using my Grandmother's French 

Haviland's Autumn Leaf china and 

a Silver Tea Set, this still life came about.

From a time when people slowed down to catch up and hospitality meant getting out the fine china to entertain a guest stopping by; our world has evolved to a lifestyle that makes "unplugging" a difficult task.  

"Treasured Times" 20"x16" Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas

available at

 https://maryhoffmanfineart.com/collections/96375