"Gnarled Oak Patterns" SOLD

9"x12" Oil on Linen/Birch Board   SOLD

The patterns of the shadows and the branches themselves intrigue me.  They must be painted!

Tea Bouquet SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen/Birch Board panel   Sold at the Columbus Museum's fund-raising event: "Let There Be Art!" in Columbus Georgia
The cold, wet weather as of late has limited my plein air outings but has provided plenteous opportunity to exercise my still-life muscles!

Fragrant Blooms SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen mounted Birch Board Panel - Framed   Sold on the One Kings Lane site:  www.onekingslane.com

This one is headed to the Columbus Museum of Art in Georgia for their annual "Let There Be Art!" Exhibit and sale.  2014 marks my third year participating in this fundraising event in which sales benefit the Beautiful, ongoing Art exhibits of this exquisite Museum.

"Fragrant Early Blooms"

11"x14" Oil on Linen/Birch Board panel

This month's theme for The Charleston Artist Collective is "Intoxicating" and that is exactly my reaction to one of my favorite spring flowers, Hyacinths.  To my surprise, I found these sprouting where I had set the pots aside last fall after cutting them down, thinking they were only a season away from the trash!  They look so pretty that I put them by my front porch.  Along side my watering can, they made a pretty little display that I had to paint it!  Happy Springtime everyone!

"Belle Journee Deux" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen/Birch Board Panel  SOLD

A "re-do" of the original "Belle Journee" which was destroyed en transit to its new home.  Although it is not an exact copy of the original (in part to maintain their originality), it is my hope that this might provide happiness to that buyer or anyone else who desires it.  Have a beautiful day, "Belle Journee!"

"American Shrimpers" SOLD

Shem Creek SC is where I was on this COLD winter day!  This is fresh off the easel and is still very wet! I am going to thaw out now. . . (HA!)  SOLD

"Evening Stroll" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen/Birch Board Panel  SOLD

This is a bit colorful compared to my other Shore Bird paintings, but the evening light here on the coast shows off brilliant color!

"Top Three (Well, Look At That!)"

24"x30" Oil on Canvas

I continue to receive requests to paint more for my Shore Birds series. . . here is another. . .

Charleston Gas Lamp SOLD

 7"x5" Oil on Linen/Birch Board Panel  SOLD

A Beautiful home on historical Legare Street, downtown Charleston, SC is where I found this lovely gas lamp.  Warmth in the midst of cooler months!

Words to live by

 I hope the artist from whom I copied this doesn't mind.  I think this is a brilliant quote!

"Temple Bar Dublin" Ooops! I need a better image! SOLD

16"x20" Oil on Canvas

SOLD

This is a commissioned piece

for a lovely couple from their daughters for Christmas.  The girls visited this popular historic site. Their parents are taking dance lessons and wanted me to paint their parents dancing within the image.  

I was in such a hurry to get this shipped out that I neglected to take a quality photo of it.  

But this is what I have so far. . . hopefully, soon, I'll have a better image to show.

"One, Two, Three to go!" SOLD

5"x7" Oil on Linen panel   SOLD

another one for the Shore Bird series!

I'm Back!

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays everyone!  I've been somewhat lax in posting my recent paintings. . . it's been a busy month on the easel. 

 I will have to piece these images out and explain sizes and locals, but for now I wanted to add the visual information to the site.  I hope you enjoy.  I promise, I'll be back with more in addition to the details.  Have a Happy Day!!

"Tunnel Of Oaks" SOLD

24"x30"  Oil on Canvas   SOLD

At this time of the year, the grass begins to go into dormancy and the leaves are falling from their branches, but not the Grand Oaks.  They keep their leaves through the winter and shed them in the early spring.  I love how the mature oaks reach out stretching into a canopy-like tunnel through which to travel.

Winter's Passion "Twinkling City Lights"

24"x30" Oil on Canvas

Hagan Fine Art is featuring my work in a Show entitled, "Winter's Passion" and this is one of mine . . . Downtown Charleston during the Holidays is so magical and beautiful!

AVAILABLE AT www.haganfineart.com under "Guest Artists" then click on "Mary Hoffman"

"Huddled From The Wind" SOLD

24"x30" Oil on Canvas   SOLD

The Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio on State Street in Historic Downtown Charleston is featuring some of my work on December 6th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  This is one of the pieces for the show: another for the Shore Birds Series.  Come on out, I'd love to meet you there!

AVAILABLE AT: www.haganfineart.com  CLICK "GUEST ARTISTS" THEN "MARY HOFFMAN"

A New Painting

"Grand Old Oak"  8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel

I will indeed re-take this picture since I took it on a cloudy day under incandescent lighting.  But I wanted to show how excited I am about being so productive on the easel today!!  (thanks, kids!)

"Sullivan's Sycamore Tree" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

Painted En Plein Air ~ I loved the compliment colors of the orange-y green leaves next to the brilliant blue sky.

"Follow Me" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel   SOLD

More for the Shore Bird Series!!

"By My Side" Day's Glorious End

24"x30" Oil on Canvas

Winter Passions is the theme.  The colors of our Lowcountry Winter skies at dusk sing with color!!