Michael
Hoffman: Wildlife and Landscape Artist, Illustrator
Exploring the Mesmerizing Award-Winning Aquatic Fine Art of Michael Hoffman.
By Derrek Stewart 2/29/16, updated 11/22/25
I came across one of
Michael Hoffman’s art pieces, which was the image above titled “Out of the Shadows.” I was immediately pulled into its depiction. Seeing the Bluegill on the line with the artificial
bait hanging from its mouth and the
Largemouth Bass moving in to take advantage of the situation reminded me of so
many similar scenarios. I had to
investigate further.
“Hunting Pack”
Explore is exactly
what took place, and what I discovered was a catalog of fantastic artistry.
Michael Hoffman not only captures these aquatic worlds, but, as I investigate
them, they transcend the geographic scene featured.
"Miss Chevy 2" – Rybovich hull #1 on the Indian River
circa 1949.
It could be Sailfish working a bait ball, a cabin cruiser
leaving the dock at sunrise, or a shark prowling a coral reef; the theme of the
subject matter takes place in any body of water, fresh or salt, across the
globe, and I wanted to dive right into them.
"Fourteen Footer"
Continue scrolling and enjoy this exhibition as the DSF presents
Michael Hoffman's artistic passion.
About The Artist
Freshwater Fish
"Predator" - Walleye and Perch
"Unaware" - Largemouth Bass and Baby Alligator.
Marine Wildlife
Left to right clockwise: "The Corner" – Orca feeding
on Yellowfin Tuna north of Little Bahama Bank, "Hawksbill Garden"
– Spotted Dolphin and Hawksbill Turtle, Bahamas, "Reef Flat" –
Bottlenose Dolphin and Loggerhead Turtle, Hawaii.
Sharks
Bottom right to left clockwise: "White Pointer" – Great White Shark and Sea Lions,
"Lemonade" – Lemon Shark chasing Bonefish, "Under The Caliban".
Billfish
Top to bottom: "Free Jumper", "Hannibal
Bank" – Black Marlin Off Panama, "Man In The Blue Suit."
Gamefish
Left to right clockwise: "Under Seven Mile Bridge" –
Tarpon and Goliath Grouper, "Hanging Out" – Snook in Mangroves,
"The Invaders" – Bonefish on the Flats.
Lighthouses, Landscapes, and
Boats
Top left to clockwise: "Across the Bar", "At
Anchor" – Smack Boats anchored up off Hopetown, Bahamas, circa 1960,
"Neck and Neck" – Race from the Edge at Custom Shootout Tournament
Boat Harbor, Bahamas.
Commercial Art
"Freshwater Classics"
Hoffman's passion is evident. A big thank you to Michael Hoffman for sharing his spectacular
art with the viewers here at DSF.
As much as this exhibit showcases, there's a wealth of Hoffman's
art waiting for you on his website and Facebook page, inviting you to dive
deeper into his portfolio.
All images provided courtesy of Michael Hoffman, all rights reserved.
