Mary Hoffmann
You Need Money to Get Money
Oh, to be Mr. Krabs and just bathe in money all morning. Wouldn't it be nice if it just fell off of trees and came out of the...
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MARY HOFFMANN
Mary Hoffmann
Jun 132 min read
Do Not Give Me the Brush Off On This One
Leonard Nimoy once starred on stage as Theo Van Gogh, the brother of the well-known artist Vincent Van Gogh in the appropriately titled...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 121 min read
More Tools of My Trade
Here is but the tip of the artistic iceberg of my tools that I use to create cats, landscapes, and anything else that comes to mind. I...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 111 min read
Just A Few Thoughts Before Bed
It's another night, and another nightly sketch is under my belt. I never thought when I started these it would become a thing, but...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 101 min read
Tools of My Trade
You are looking at Artists Loft Pastels, a bit used, smudged and a few broken, but they have been invaluable so far. I can't afford many...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 71 min read
Orange County Museum of Modern Art
This is how I spent most of my day today. I turned 57 today, so my family took me to the Orange County Museum of Modern Art. It's still...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 61 min read
During the TikTok Livestream
This remarkable creature came to life. I didn't want to copy what I had in my reference photo shade for shade, so I just picked a few...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 51 min read
Abstract Art and The Feline World
This is an AI generated version of an abstract cat. I think I can do better than that, thanks, although I do like the colors. I am using...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 41 min read
Back To Pastels
I find if my art tends to lag a little, I come back to pastels. They're easy to manipulate, the only thing that gets really dirty is my...
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Mary Hoffmann
Jun 31 min read
Always Wanted to be a Teacher
I was wondering if anyone out there would like to see how I draw, shade, blend, that sort of thing. If anyone is, I'd like to share those...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 311 min read
A New Painting In Progress
Here is a new painting ready for whatever medium I choose. I think it will be for acrylic for ease, as oils do tend to be a little more...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 301 min read
Now It's Time to Start Painting Cats...Many, Many Cats
Yes, beauty is everywhere, Bob Ross. Now I just have to start painting it and including as many cats as possible. For cats are...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 292 min read
One of my Favorites-Berthe Morisot
I would have talked about Monet today, but Berthe Morisot has her own special skill that no one really talks about that much. I was...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 281 min read
Now I can Draw a Cougar...Next!
Yes, I have added the cougar to list of things I can draw. Wait till I get to lions, tigers and...well, maybe a bear, but let's not get...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 241 min read
The Good Night Sketches
Back in March, I decided to start doing rough watercolor sketches of cats. I didn't want to fuss, just make something loose and easy. ...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 231 min read
Never Stop Learning
First, I find it amusing that this website had ideas for my blog. I have been given the greatest computer of all, one capable of...
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Mary Hoffmann
May 221 min read
"You Must Write!" Says Ray Bradbury. So Must An Artist.
Yes, Mr. Bradbury did indeed say that. In order to become a successful writer, you must write everyday. That's to ensure your constant...
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Mary Hoffmann
Apr 302 min read
Uncle Waldy or How I Started to Really Love Art Again
Before Uncle Waldy, I hadn't really picked up the paintbrush at all. I had, but never with a serious dedication to making this into a...
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Mary Hoffmann
Apr 252 min read
So This Is Where I Go Really Crazy...
And a merry Good Morning to all of you. Many of you may read this past the morning hour; if that's the case, Good Afternoon, Good...
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Mary Hoffmann
Apr 61 min read
And The Entry For The OC Fair 2024 Is...
It's the British Shorthair (hopefully) for the win! I know I'm up against a lot of professionals. I know I may not have a chance of...
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