Maud Lewis

Covered Bridge

1966

This impressionistic landscape painting of a tree is by a Canadian artist. Peter Hoffer’s distinctive paintings of trees—this one a fruit tree in full blossom that stands alone in a...

This contemporary landscape painting of a tree was created by a Canadian artist. Lauded for his ethereal and romantic landscapes, Peter Hoffer has created a unique body of work that...

This contemporary mixed media landscape featuring a fruit tree is by Peter Hoffer. The ephemeral beauty of a plum tree cloaked in spring blossoms is captured in this landscape by Ca...

This contemporary landscape painting of a tree was created by Peter Hoffer, respected in the international art world as a fine contemporary artist for his ethereal, atmospheric landscapes. Reminiscent of the great romanticists of the 19th century, Peter Hoffer’s landscapes are a blend of realism and impressionism. His series of tree ‘portraits’ imbues each tree with a distinct ‘personality’ accentuated by his process. Hoffer uses scratches, markings, paint drippings, and thick coats of resin to add character to each mixed media piece. The result is thoroughly modern. This horizontal landscape offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside-verdant green fields and a turquoise blue sky. The viewer’s eye is drawn to the lone tree in the middle of the canvas captured at the height of the season in bright pinks. “A landscape is continually evolving. Its topography consists of repetitive gestures of surfacing, resurfacing, and erosion. Exposed to the elements, scarred by the wind and shifting soils, the landscape reveals its own narrative.” Peter Hoffer They are profound works from an artist with a clear vision.” Peter Simpson...