Artists’ Gardens – George Van Hook

Inspiration Shut at Hand

Artists’ Gardens

George Van Hook

Iris, 30 x 24", Oil, © George Van Hook
Iris          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

   In response to our “Inspiration Shut at Hand” name for work created in artists’ gardens or different private areas, we obtained these 5 pictures from artist, George Van Hook. Though inspiration will be discovered far and large, many people have discovered “diamonds in personal yard”, particularly all through the confinement of the pandemic. There will be nice artistic advantages to portray a extra intimate and private world all through the adjustments of sunshine and season.

The Flower Farm, 12 x 16", Oil, © George Van Hook
The Flower Farm          12 x 16″          Oil          © George Van Hook

   George wrote to us, “I normally spend an excellent portion of the summer time months portray the determine within the a number of stunning flower gardens that encircle our house in Upstate New York. We’ve lived right here for almost thirty-five years, and from the very starting it was our intention to make the encompassing panorama a haven  for portray. That, coupled with the pleasant presence of our personal three daughters, and with their many pals, meant that I’d by no means lack for topics or fashions!

   I’ve totally loved the years of labor, and, trying again over the various work that I’ve carried out right here, it’s a pleasure to look at the expansion of each the gardens, and the fantastic household and pals which have given me so many hours of inspiration.”

In the Garden, 30 x 24", Oil, © George Van Hook
Within the Backyard          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

Afternoon Reading, 30 x 24", Oil, © George Van Hook
Afternoon Studying          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

A Quiet Moment, 30 x 24", Oil, © George Van Hook
A Quiet Second          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

   You possibly can see extra of Van Hook’s work at George Van Hook Fine Art, or learn our earlier interview with him at Voices of Expertise – George Van Hook.

   You probably have work of your personal backyard panorama areas that you just’d wish to share, drop us a line.


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