Kathy Hofmann

Kathy Hofmann

These quiet, intimate paintings recall the work of the Barbizon painters and Luminist style of the Hudson River School. Inspired by the rural surroundings of the artist's childhood, Kathy Hofmann paints with an intense focus and lifelong passion for the family farmstead. While soaking in the atmospheric haze of the sunlit fields surrounding her, the artist, in quest of her next composition, feels the friendly and familiar gaze of cows following her every move.

Kathy Hofmann's work glorifies the Wisconsin landscape while simultaneously and subtly evoking a eulogy to such a seemingly idyllic landscape under threat of modernization. With an MFA in painting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, local artist Kathy Hofmann's exquisite works of art have earned her many awards and high praise.

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Kathy Hofmann – “Oak Tree”
Kathy Hofmann – “Oak Tree”

As summer winds down and the days get shorter, one cannot help but feel a certain nostalgia for those first bright mornings of early summer.  Not only does Kathy Hofmann perfectly capture dawn in this 15 x 16.5 inch acrylic on panel painting, she also captures the mood of a season.  The dramatic contrast between the shadows of the tree and the bright, misty hills in the distance suggest the mystery and promise of a beautiful new day in the country.  The dappled sunlight on the trunk, the subtle variation of the color of the shadows, and the beautifully painted leaves all indicate that this painting is by an artist with a sharp eye for detail, a talent for imparting light, and a true appreciation for all of nature’s wonders.

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