About the Artist

There is such a lovely glow of the early morning light on a mountain, the sparkle on a river or sunlight shining through the trees. My paintings capture my feeling and impression of the beauty in nature.

When not painting I love being outdoors; hiking, kayaking, skiing, mountain climbing and gardening. My paintings reflect my deep connection to nature through color, light and atmospheric perspective. I choose to paint in oils because it offers a richness through applying the paint in different textures and thicknesses which adds to the depth and interest in my paintings.

Background

Maggie Hodges’ passion for the arts began as a young child in Philadelphia where her mother was a sculptor and she was exposed to the arts. In high school she studied drawing, printmaking and calligraphy. She received her BFA degree with a concentration in Graphic Design from Syracuse University. She became a designer for Hasbro and Spalding Sports and then after having children, she designed and sold children’s clothing.

More recently she developed a passion for painting She has taken numerous workshops and classes to help develop her knowledge and style. She travels to Plein Air events and is a member of the Amherst Plein Air Society. Her work has been accepted and awarded at numerous juried shows.