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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Helen Bacon Hoffman is a realist who works in both oils
and pastels. Hoffman’s unique talent is in the tone she
sets through the action of light, shadows and reflected
light. In each of her paintings, the viewer will observe
exquisite depictions of everyday settings made
extraordinary by beautifully drawn contrasts of light
and shadow. Maturity of expression and dramatic mood are
the hallmarks of all her works.
Hoffman says “I want to explore the familiar, to
discover the world around me, rather than create
one of my own. Whether it is in the bustle of a
market place or the quiet moment of a reader
with his book, there is a mood created that I
try to share on canvas. I want to involve my
viewers and give them a moment of pleasure.”
Helen Hoffman was born in San Antonio, Texas
and began studying art as a teenager with the
noted Southwest artist, Hugo Pohl. She majored
in art at Ogontz College, now a part of the
University of Pennsylvania, and continued her
studies at the Parsons School of Design in New
York City. Later, Hoffman studied with the world
famous artist, Herbert E. Abrams at West Point,
NY.
When she married an Army officer,
Richard Hoffman, her husband’s career meant
travel for her and her three children. His
frequent overseas assignments required that she
balance her artistic career with managing home
and family. Hoffman took advantage of her
nomadic life by painting wherever she found
herself. Even now, she returns to her former
haunts of Hawaii, Mexico and Europe to paint.
Hoffman also finds intriguing subjects for her
paintings in Florida, her current residence. One
of Hoffman’s favorite sources of inspiration is
her greenhouse where she cultivates exotic
orchids.
Hoffman’s career has included an
impressive listing of awards, shows, permanent
exhibits and society memberships, details of
which can be found in the Awards and
Accomplishments section. |
