Artists’ Gardens – George Van Hook

Inspiration Shut at Hand

Artists’ Gardens

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 photographs from artist, George Van Hook. Though inspiration could be discovered far and large, many people have discovered “diamonds in personal yard”, particularly all through the confinement of the pandemic. There could 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

   George wrote to us, “I normally spend portion of the summer time months portray the determine within the a number of lovely flower gardens that encircle our house in Upstate New York. We’ve lived right here for practically thirty-five years, and from the very starting it was our intention to make the encircling 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 completely loved the years of labor, and, wanting again over the various work that I’ve finished right here, it’s a pleasure to watch the expansion of each the gardens, and the great household and pals which have given me so many hours of inspiration.”

Within the Backyard          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

Afternoon Studying          30 x 24″          Oil          © George Van Hook

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

   You’ll be able to 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.

   When you have work of your personal backyard panorama areas that you simply’d prefer to share, drop us a line.

Inspiration from the gardens of artists.