Inspired by Kenya


















Wildlife of the west

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Landscapes I Have Walked















(click on each image to learn more about that painting)
Artist Statement for Down To Earth:
Much of my wildlife artwork addresses change. Whether it is the continuous, gradual change within myself as I travel this winding, multifaceted path in life, or the impacts of global warming and human actions on the wildlife and landscapes of this world, I am interested in representing my subject in an altered way: changing color, exaggerating lines, layering with blocky shapes, using transparent shapes and outlines, or overlapping paintings with the past versions showing through. Today is just a moment in the larger story of what was and what will be.
Through my oil on canvas paintings of the landscapes of the western United States where I live, and of places in the world where I have traveled, I seek to reflect the world beyond our daily lives and to open the viewer to a broader scope of life on Earth. My art has elements of abstraction, with colors and compositions that convey a general feeling of optimism, which reflect my belief that the beauty and hope in this world outweighs the despair and hate.
Next, view my What Lies Beyond Collection of space-related paintings or my Moments of Stillness Collection of still life paintings.
You can see my art at SYNC Gallery in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District, at the Falcon Review Gallery inside 32nd Ave Books, Toys, and Gifts in the Highlands Square neighborhood of Denver, and at various group exhibits throughout the year. Learn more about me on my About page and Blog. And follow me on Instagram and Facebook @HokeilenArt to hear the latest about me and my art.