"Morning Marsh"

9"x12" Oil on Linen Panel

painted en plein air, alla prima, on location in Coastal Charleston South Carolina.
available

MaryHoffmanFineArt.com

We couldn't have asked for a finer day to paint outside.  The weather was perfect!!  It is always so wonderful to be able to share the love of plein air painting with like-minded artist friends.  Missed those who couldn't be there with us today (and love and appreciate when nearby artist-friends ride up on their golf carts to show off their "precious cargo!") 

Today, one of our regular painters took time off from painting with us today in order to make time as she played host to her visiting son, daughter-in-law and new 3 month old granddaughter.  

They stopped by to introduce us to that beautiful baby and her daddy.  

Words cannot describe how beautiful this baby is!  Leslie, She stole my heart!!

"Morning Stretch" SOLD

"Morning Stretch" 6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel is SOLD at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

177 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401  www.haganfineart.com

"Oyster Cove"

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel

What initially drew me to this place was how the low tide reveals such beautiful color and texture transitions in the pluff mud.  Additionally, the low tide reveals oyster clusters and beds.  The rocks made statements of their own until the water covered them all back up again.

If you'll notice, in the back, just under the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, there is a sweet little cove tucked away from all the boat traffic to our left (out of the frame).

PS- If you look closely, you'll note the many "no-see-ums" caught in my paint. . proof positive of a painting painted out-of-doors. I'll have to allow it to dry down and brush them out (ha!).

"A Gem of a View"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

Today's Plein Air Painting isn't even dry yet and I am posting.  This was the second one of two that were painted this morning.  I may go back into it and work it. . . but for now I must "Look Away!"

"Siesta" SOLD

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD

14"x16" Framed dimensions

"Reverie" SOLD

8"x6" Oil on Linen Panel  SOLD
16"x14" Framed Dimensions

One of my first "loves" of the painting world is painting the figure 

and I was fortunate to secure this lovely model for a painting.

More to come!

"Bridal Painting"

10"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

Showcasing as a small example of the possibilities for 

new Brides and Brides-to-Be to remember their special day

I always enjoy when I can meet the owner of one of my "babies"

While demo-ing at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio last Saturday during the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE), I was fortunate to be present when 

the new owner of "Moving Off" came in during the festivities.  

Linda explained how she came to choose "Moving Off" to add to her collection 

and I was able to personalize her painting.  

Linda now is one of my family of friends and it feels as if we've been friends for a lifetime!  

Thank you, Linda!

"Tulip Tree Blooms"

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air alla prima  nfs/DONATION

After trying to tackle the entire tulip tree in my previous post, I thought I might zero in on a few of its beautiful blooms against the dark backdrop of trees and bushes.

"Village Garden Shed" SOLD

11"x14" Oil on Linen Panel, painted en plein air - alla prima sold

Our painting group was invited to paint in the beautifully manicured backyard garden of an Old Village resident whose flowers and landscape never disappoint at any time of year.

Even in February our area is experiencing warm, sunny conditions and spring is in the air!  This tulip tree is in full floral regale and its showey pink and white blooms popped in the sunlight against the shadows of the trees and bushes behind.  The garden shed makes for a nice graphic feature amidst the soft vegetation.

Despite the composition mistakes, I enjoyed this process today.  The elements in this composition were so varied in texture, value and temperature and I just "had" to put it all down! Enjoy!

"Intercoastal Wonder II" revised

30"x40" Oil on Linen Canvas

adapted from one of my personal favorite small plein air paintings I did from the Point on Sullivan's Island looking back up toward the Ben Sawyer Bridge.  The clouds were spectacular that morning; especially a grouping which seemed to have its own silver lining.

You may see this painting at the Boardwalk Inn in Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle O Palms, SC

available though the
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

"Moving Off" SOLD

"Moving Off" 24"x30" Oil on Linen Canvas sold

Moving Off is the signal that the hunt is commencing with a blast of the horn.

I'm gearing up for the annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) coming to Charleston February 17,18 & 19, 2017

available at Hagan Fine Art Gallery and Studio

177 King Street

Charleston SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

"Stately Elegance" revised

"Stately Elegance" 40"x30" Oil on Linen Canvas

I wanted the focus to be completely on the horse's face. So I concentrated most of my brushwork and detail work on that.  As one moves their attention away from the horse's head, the brushwork becomes less detailed and more loose.  By the time your eye gets to the edge of the painting, the brushwork is raw and broken-up till it is more like an abstract painting than a portrait.

The Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) is coming for its annual event the weekend of 

February 17, 18 & 19, 2017 and I'm gearing up with images that reflect that genre for the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio.

available at Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio

177 King Street 

Charleston SC  29401

haganfineart.com

"Red Roofs of Charleston" SOLD

"Red Roofs of Charleston" 4"x12" painted en plein air on location in downtown Charleston

sold at the Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston, SC  29401

www.haganfineart.com

"All in a Row"

"All in a Row" 10"x10" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air on location at Sullivan's Island SC

The tide continued to flow outward lowering the water level to reveal the oysters underneath.  At one point they looked like neatly stacked lines of oysters all in a row.

You may see this painting at the Boardwalk Inn in Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle O Palms, SC

available through the
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston SC  29401

www.haganfineart.com

"Oyster Beds"

"Oyster Beds" 8"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

Painted en plein air on location from Sullivan's Island SC

The tide was moving quickly and as it moved out what was revealed were beds upon beds of oysters!

You may see this painting at the Boardwalk Inn in Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle O Palms, SC

available through the
Hagan Fine Art Gallery & Studio
177 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401

www.haganfineart.com

"Magnolia's Red Bridge" SOLD

6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air on location alla prima sold

This iconic bridge is located in historic Magnolia Gardens in Charleston SC.  A small group of us visited this lovely plantation to paint on a perfect spring day.

available

"Fort Moultrie Plein Air Studies"

"Edge of the Field (at Fort Moultrie)" 8"x10" Oil on Linen Panel painted en plein air on location at Fort Moultrie

"Tree Study (at Fort Moultrie)" 6"x8" Oil on Linen Panel

"Orange Still Life Studies"

"Orange Slices" 8"x6" Oil on Linen mounted Foam Board Panel

painted from life; I must re photograph this, The colors are all off; the truer ground is warmer.

"Oranges with Enamel Coffee Mug" 10"x10" Oil on Linen Panel

"River Path to Magnolia Garden House" SOLD

12"x12" Oil on Linen Panel sold
painted en plein air on location at Historic Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, SC

available contact the artist artistmlh@yahoo.com