Robert Hofherr

Ghosts in the Graveyard, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Steering clear from realistic details, this whimsical portrayal of a nighttime graveyard opts for stylized and simplified depictions of elements. The primarily blue underpainting sets the stage for the childlike illustration of headstones, trees, and the sky. The full moon brings out hints of gold, deep green, and dusty purple in the surroundings.

About the Artist
Artist Robert Hofherr paints fauvist expressions, infusing his work with a strong statement reflected in his bold application of colors and spontaneous brushwork. Robert refrains from depicting a scene in its literal sense and lets the viewer reimagine a piece with their imagination. Following art school, Robert spent decades as an advertising and graphic design professional. "After my children had grown and became independent, I reconnected with painting," shares Robert. Inspired by the French artists Maurice de Vlaminck and André Derain, he now paints in an unused bedroom in his home, often accompanied by the soothing melodies of classical music. When he is not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and exploring the magnificent landscapes of the mid-Atlantic region.

Words that describe this painting: acrylicpaint, landscape, whimsical, Klee, stylized, childlike, dark, eerie, evening, night, ghosts, ghost, graveyard, graveyards, gravestones, gravestone, expressions, moon, stars, star, midnight, fauvism, expressionism, monochrome, monochromatic, panoramic, expressionism, landscape, acrylic painting, blue

Ghosts in the Graveyard
Robert Hofherr
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
18 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 0 oz.