Kim VanDerHoek

As lovers and collectors of fine art, we know that you are longing for the days when you could connect face-to-face with great art and the artists that created it. We also know that you are more committed than ever to supporting these artists during this difficult time.
We know all this because we feel the same way too!That's why we decided to do something about it to help you and the artists that you love.
As many events and exhibits have been cancelled,we've partnered with some of the world's greatest living artistsand asked them to provide their very best artworks to create a newonline exhibit called theArt Lockdown Exhibit.

During theArt Lockdown Exhibitany purchases that you make will support these great artists doubly.That's because BoldBrush has committed to taking zero commissions for the duration of this exhibit and this crisis!

You heard that right.100% of any sales go completely to these artists!
In addition, we are bringing the exhibit to you in two exciting ways:

We hope you enjoy today's article!

Informed Collector Recommends:

Kim VanDerHoek

Here are a few of her artworks exhibited in BoldBrush Gallery's

"Art Lockdown Exhibit."

Where We Gather byKim VanDerHoek

Oil 24 x 20
Exhibit: Art Lockdown Exhibit
Price: $2,800.00

San Francisco Giant byKim VanDerHoek

Oil 24 x 18
Exhibit: Art Lockdown Exhibit
Price: $2,200.00

One Summer's Day Oxford byKim VanDerHoek

Oil 20 x 16
Exhibit: Art Lockdown Exhibit
Price: $2,000.00

Biography

American contemporary fine artist who creates current, vibrant paintings in oil.

Kim VanDerHoek is an American contemporary fine artist who creates vibrant, textural oil paintings of landscapes and urban scenes.
Born in Southern California and raised in the mountains of Big Bear City, Kim spent many hours as a child climbing trees, sledding down snow-covered hills, horseback riding and hiking through the woods. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the forest Kim developed an early appreciation for the outdoors and a fascination for urban environments, which she continues to explore today through painting.
After graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the California College of the Arts in Oakland, California, Kim worked as a graphic designer for 11 years. She left the design field to pursue a career as a full-time painter.
She learned to paint by painting en Plein Air because it combined her love of being outside, creating art and studying from life. "I enjoy the challenges Plein Air painting poses. Dealing with the weather, changing light and other hurdles of outdoor painting has forced me to to have a plan for each painting, to paint with commitment and to fearlessly experiment ." Kim feels that through Plein Air painting she has gained a better understanding of the effects of light and atmosphere. She aims to translate those effects into her studio paintings. Currently, she is working on a series of studio paintings documenting iconic bridges across the U.S.
"It is my hope that when you view my painting from across the room, the large shapes make a strong visual statement that allow you to easily see what the subject is, then, upon closer inspection, you find yourself lost in the paint texture. I am always striving to elevate the scene I am painting in order to show the viewer the everyday beauty surrounding us. In each painting I aim to accurately represent the subject while allowing the paint to have an equal voice and a strong presence."
Kim is represented by Principle Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia and Chemers Gallery in Tustin, California. She is a juried artist member of the California Art Club (CAC), a member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS), an associate with distinction member of the American Women Artists (AWA) and a member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA). She is a "Gamblin Workshop Instructor" and a highly sought after painting instructor who teaches classes in Orange County, California.

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