This stunning diptych by contemporary watercolorist Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss, a member of the National Watercolor Society, features two 22×30 atmospheric panels forming a continuous mist-filled forest. Rendered in tonal blues with subtle lavender undertones, the paintings showcase Hotchkiss’s mastery of watercolor layering, soft-edge diffusion, and serene composition. Raised on a central Ohio horse farm and trained at The Ohio State University, Hotchkiss brings a deep emotional connection to nature into her work. This tranquil diptych is offered exclusively by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
This atmospheric diptych by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss comprises two 22×30 watercolor panels painted in the artist’s signature tonal blue palette. Together, the pair forms a continuous forest landscape filled with soft morning mist, layered silhouettes, and quiet emotional depth.
Features darker, grounded foreground trees, richly rendered with textured brushwork and controlled dry-brush foliage. The trees frame the composition, guiding the viewer toward the softer mid-ground mists.
Transitions into higher atmospheric softness, with pale lavender-blue gradients and distant trees rendered in delicate wet-on-wet diffusion. The tonal shift creates an open, expansive sense of air and light.
When displayed side-by-side, the diptych forms a harmonious mist-filled panorama, with:
unified horizon flow
synced atmospheric gradients
balanced light-to-dark transitions
subtle warmth behind the fog (peach/lilac undertones)
This body of work exemplifies Hotchkiss’s mastery of watercolor atmosphere, her sensitivity to nature, and her lyrical approach to landscape minimalism.
Watercolor on premium paper (each sheet 22×30)
wet-on-wet atmospheric washes
layered glazes of tonal blue
negative space mist formation
dry-brush textural foliage
soft-edge diffusion for depth
Contemporary Tonalism
Atmospheric Minimalist Landscape
American Watercolor Naturalism
East-Asian–influenced compositional quietude
Born and raised on a horse farm in central Ohio, Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss grew up surrounded by fields, woods, and quiet rural beauty—imagery that continues to shape her atmospheric landscapes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts & Sciences from The Ohio State University, where she built a strong foundation in drawing and rendering.
Before moving into fine art full-time, Hotchkiss spent 15 years in commercial and residential design, a background that sharpened her eye for composition, color harmony, and spatial flow.
She is a respected art educator, teaching both live workshops and online courses in watercolor, drawing, pastel, and mixed media. Hotchkiss is an active member of:
National Watercolor Society (NWS)
Huron River Art Collective
Her watercolor work is known for its:
tranquil atmospheres
layered mists
subtle, tonal color palettes
meditative forest and landscape imagery
Hotchkiss’s paintings are collected throughout the United States and appreciated for their emotional stillness and visual serenity.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss (American)
Title: Misty Blue Forest — Diptych
Medium: Watercolor on Paper (Two Panels)
Size: 22×30 inches each (44×30 total when installed)
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Description: A serene atmospheric tonal diptych depicting layered mist and blue forest silhouettes. Masterful watercolor technique.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title: Misty Blue Forest — Diptych
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: Two panels, 22×30 in. each
Signature: Present on each panel
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Assessment:
A matched diptych created with unified atmospheric technique. Authentic original works. Excellent condition.
Artist Studio — Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Private Collection (if applicable) OR directly to gallery
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
This stunning diptych by contemporary watercolorist Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss, a member of the National Watercolor Society, features two 22×30 atmospheric panels forming a continuous mist-filled forest. Rendered in tonal blues with subtle lavender undertones, the paintings showcase Hotchkiss’s mastery of watercolor layering, soft-edge diffusion, and serene composition. Raised on a central Ohio horse farm and trained at The Ohio State University, Hotchkiss brings a deep emotional connection to nature into her work. This tranquil diptych is offered exclusively by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
This atmospheric diptych by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss comprises two 22×30 watercolor panels painted in the artist’s signature tonal blue palette. Together, the pair forms a continuous forest landscape filled with soft morning mist, layered silhouettes, and quiet emotional depth.
Features darker, grounded foreground trees, richly rendered with textured brushwork and controlled dry-brush foliage. The trees frame the composition, guiding the viewer toward the softer mid-ground mists.
Transitions into higher atmospheric softness, with pale lavender-blue gradients and distant trees rendered in delicate wet-on-wet diffusion. The tonal shift creates an open, expansive sense of air and light.
When displayed side-by-side, the diptych forms a harmonious mist-filled panorama, with:
unified horizon flow
synced atmospheric gradients
balanced light-to-dark transitions
subtle warmth behind the fog (peach/lilac undertones)
This body of work exemplifies Hotchkiss’s mastery of watercolor atmosphere, her sensitivity to nature, and her lyrical approach to landscape minimalism.
Watercolor on premium paper (each sheet 22×30)
wet-on-wet atmospheric washes
layered glazes of tonal blue
negative space mist formation
dry-brush textural foliage
soft-edge diffusion for depth
Contemporary Tonalism
Atmospheric Minimalist Landscape
American Watercolor Naturalism
East-Asian–influenced compositional quietude
Born and raised on a horse farm in central Ohio, Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss grew up surrounded by fields, woods, and quiet rural beauty—imagery that continues to shape her atmospheric landscapes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts & Sciences from The Ohio State University, where she built a strong foundation in drawing and rendering.
Before moving into fine art full-time, Hotchkiss spent 15 years in commercial and residential design, a background that sharpened her eye for composition, color harmony, and spatial flow.
She is a respected art educator, teaching both live workshops and online courses in watercolor, drawing, pastel, and mixed media. Hotchkiss is an active member of:
National Watercolor Society (NWS)
Huron River Art Collective
Her watercolor work is known for its:
tranquil atmospheres
layered mists
subtle, tonal color palettes
meditative forest and landscape imagery
Hotchkiss’s paintings are collected throughout the United States and appreciated for their emotional stillness and visual serenity.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss (American)
Title: Misty Blue Forest — Diptych
Medium: Watercolor on Paper (Two Panels)
Size: 22×30 inches each (44×30 total when installed)
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Description: A serene atmospheric tonal diptych depicting layered mist and blue forest silhouettes. Masterful watercolor technique.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title: Misty Blue Forest — Diptych
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: Two panels, 22×30 in. each
Signature: Present on each panel
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Assessment:
A matched diptych created with unified atmospheric technique. Authentic original works. Excellent condition.
Artist Studio — Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Private Collection (if applicable) OR directly to gallery
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
