Kim VanDerHoek In conversation with Bonnie Gangelhoff
BG: Has anything been a constant source of inspiration throughout your career or have new inspirations arisen?KVDH: Travel and painting on location have provided me with a steady source of inspiration. Exploring scenic places and witnessing beautiful, one-of-a-kind sunrises, clouds, storms, golden light and seasonal foliage have always inspired me to capture these scenes on canvas.
BG: In terms of technique and style, what has changed since the beginning of your career and what do you continue to rely on for your artwork?KVDH: Early in my career, when I was less confident, I would mix small amounts of paint. I then would apply the paint in very thin layers using hesitant brushstrokes. Today I mix larger paint piles. My application of the paint is more confident, so my paintings have more variety in textures, ranging from thin oil washes to thick palette knife works. One of the reasons I love oil paint is because of its versatility.
BG: What appeals to you about landscape painting?KVDH: The transient nature of it and the ever-changing light. It is always a surprise seeing how much a location changes over time, whether it’s a short, midday to night change or it’s a change over the course of several years. For me, it’s reinforced how important it is to live in the moment as I capture that fleeting moment on canvas.
BG: What are some of your proudest career achievements?KVDH: Getting on the cover of Southwest Art was a significant milestone. Another meaningful achievement is being counted as a peer by many artists I respect and admire throughout the United States.
BG: What are you working on right now?KVDH: A series of garden landscapes for an upcoming show at Chemers Gallery, Tustin, California.
contact informationkimvanderhoek.com
representationChemers Gallery, Tustin, CA, chemersgallery.com.
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