"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