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!!

"Boardwalk to the Beach" SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Linen Birch Board   SOLD

Another lovely 80 degree late October day in the Lowcountry!!  A good beach day indeed!

"Old Overseer" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

Another gorgeous Wednesday to paint.  This view is from the top of the Sullivan's Island Mound.  I have painted it before and I liked it so much I thought I'd paint it in a different season.  Perhaps I'll try a Monet project.  This is also for November's theme for the Charleston Artist Collective's "Old Soul."

"Ancient Soul" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

For November's theme: Old Soul.  these timeless ancient trees could tell some stories, I'm sure!

"Belle Journee" Re-photographed

11"x14" Oil on Gessobord brand Panel

The colors just weren't accurate as I would have liked in my original post of this painting.  Voila!

"Old Sage" SOLD

10"x8" Oil on Linen Panel   SOLD

Stella Maris was our painting spot this particular sunny day.  Because the theme for November's Charleston Artist Collective is "Old Soul" I thought that this historic structure was an appropriate subject.

"Artist's Self Portrait Sketch"

10"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

When no model is available, paint a self portrait!  Ok, Ok, this isn't a good representation of me, I noticed that I made my nose too short (could it be an unconscious wish? Ha!) But it is a good exercise for painting the portrait.  I will do it again to keep those "portrait muscles" warm.

"Sketch of Contemplation"

10"x8" Oil on Clay Board

Casadei modeled again. . . I can't believe how beautiful she is!  I only hope to capture half the beauty she exudes!

"Belle Journee" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Gessobord panel  SOLD

It truly was a beautiful day.  The tides were higher than we've ever seen!

"Tidal Pools beyond the Dunes"

8"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

The influence of friends' painting styles is showing up in this painting.  I am blessed by and love my painting friends because of their artistic experience and wisdom.

"Balcony Beach Views" SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Clayboard  SOLD

I was treated to a lovely spot on Sullivan's Island near Station 19 at which to paint.  I stood up on a shady porch with views of lush dunes and palms and the sound of the crashing nearby waves!

"Bountiful Harvest"

6"x12" Oil on Birch Board

My kids and I went to the local Farmer's Market and saw such beautiful produce!  The colors were delicious and I thought that before I eat them, I'll paint them!

"Misty Mountain Morning" GIFTED

24"x36" Oil on Linen Canvas   GIFTED

I touched up the painting just a tiny bit. . . what do you think?