Kesra Hoffman
 
 

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Wonderment

All new gouache paintings for "Wonderment", my solo show, on display this March at NOMA gallery in Frederick, MD.

Alabama

Alaska

I've visited a dear friend twice in Alaska, and had a different dear friend share images from his time there. A glorious state.

California

These pieces seem to be all about layers and depth. Breath-taking and breath-giving beauty.

Colorado

Colorado is pretty fantastic. Whether I'm hiking and camping, visiting friends, or learning the staging part of Up With People, I bring my camera. There's a painting around every corner!

Connecticut

I've had family in Connecticut all my life, but just haven't painted much of the area yet... more to come!

Georgia

This is new territory for me, this southern landscape. Trees, water, clouds, sunlight, but with a twist! Expanding my experience!

Illinois & Missouri

I attended Principia College in Illinois (Studio Art major, Education minor) & worked on campus for a few years after graduating. The view from the bluffs was regularly breathtaking.

Maine

I took a workshop in Maine from Duncan Martin, the art professor who introduced me to gouache. We spent days in Stonington, Deer Isle and Isle au Haut.

Maryland

Maryland. It's where I was born, where I "grew up" and where I continue to call home. I'm connected to the earth here. Sometimes I'm late for work because I'm taking photos of the fields or clouds or shadows.

Massachusetts

In July of 2019, I joined some art buddies in beautiful MA to do some art on location... and to gather inspiration for future art!

Michigan

Michigan enticed me with it's beautiful coastline and incredible sunsets; I also have family and friends there. All great reasons to return each summer.

Montana

New York

North Carolina

Oregon

I've never been and I'd love to visit!

Tennessee

Vermont

I went to Vermont in 2007 to begin learning the art of bookbinding from Susan Bonthron and to take a sustainability class at Shelburne Farms.

Virginia

Nimrod Hall, regardless of its funny name, is an amazing place in Virginia where artists go to submerge themselves in the doing of art. I've returned for a blessed week in June for 10 years... I even get to teach there! Best job ever!

Washington

The dramatic coastline and amazing rainforest of the Olympic National Forest are remarkable. Once upon a time, I spent a week out there, feeling very small!

West Virginia

I spent less than 24 hours at a magnificent farm in West Virginia and was overwhelmed with the beauty. I've finally begun to paint from the photos I took.

Wisconsin

In 2012, I did an acrylic mural at a friend's home on Pence Lake in Wisconsin, so spent a week taking photos around her beautiful place.

Australia

10 full-to-overflowing days in this incredible country in November 2018... how blessed I am to have been witness to such beauty!

Canada

Canada's a big place. I've only seen a snippet; from a trip to Nova Scotia (1998?) to a stay on a friend's island in Lake Temagami (2003?). It's pretty magnificent.

Greece

I went to Greece in 2006 for a vacation and to take a workshop with Gregory Kondos. These are some of the paintings that have come from photos I took during that trip.

Ireland

I went to Ireland in 2008 to take a workshop with Walt Bartman, and then with Jeanean Songco Martin in 2012. These are some of the paintings and drawings that have come from photos I took during that trip.

New Zealand (North Island)

Rwanda

I went to Rwanda in 2001 and 2005 to teach art and photography in the Imbabazi Orphanage. Both trips were eye-opening, breath-taking and affirming. Children are children, pure and simple. The country is a paradise in the long process of recovering from genocide.

Scotland

I loved Scotland when I visited with my parents and when I traveled there post-graduate with an art group from my college, I took photos I still paint from today.

Switzerland/France

In 2010 we took a short vacation to Switzerland. We stayed with friends near Lake Geneva and soaked up chocolate, cheese and beauty like sponges.

Murals

I paint murals in private homes and public places. Clearly I have an affinity for trees, but I welcome other challenges as well.

Calendars / Note Cards

See a new painting each month, or write notes to friends - It's always great to get "real mail." Kesra's cards or calendars make great thank-yous, or house warming gifts.

Hand Bound Journals

Journals are a pleasure to make, especially the paste-paper process.