Considering that it's transparent, water has a myriad of appearances. Because of its transparency, water reveals much. But when light strikes water at some angles the result is reflection--blue water is actual a reflection of the sky. Still water looks completely different from moving water. The ceaseless ocean has even more variations.
My own studies of the qualities of water--especially flowing rivers--continues. In "Middle Raccoon," a studio work completed while I was at Whiterock, the river was flowing smooth and slow, leaving its surface a flat mirror of the deep sky. Along the banks of the river wildflowers were blooming in a riot of yellows and mauve-red. Although this was painted from photo references it was also based on hours of contemplation in peace and serenity. The only sounds were a gentle rustle of leaves and birdsong.
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| Hoff, "Middle Raccoon," oil on panel, 11x14 |
This particular painting will be offered on my website in a few days, so check there for new works--www.garyhoff.com
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