This serene 22×30 watercolor by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss captures a misty morning forest rendered in soft blue washes and subtly layered atmospheres. Raised on a central Ohio horse farm and formally trained at The Ohio State University, Hotchkiss brings a deep sensitivity to nature and composition. A member of the National Watercolor Societyand the Huron River Art Collective, she is known for her tranquil, contemporary landscapes and expert command of watercolor. Offered exclusively by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
This 22×30 watercolor by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss features a quiet forest enveloped in pale morning mist. Rendered in soft gradations of blue and grey with exceptional control of wet-on-wet transitions, the artwork embodies Hotchkiss’s signature ability to translate atmosphere and mood into delicate layers of pigment.
Foreground silhouettes anchor the composition, while distant trees dissolve into translucent washes — a hallmark of Hotchkiss’s landscape work. The piece reflects her lifelong connection to natural settings and her training in nuanced rendering.
As an Ohio-born artist with deep ties to the land, Tina’s childhood on a horse farm shaped her sensitivity to open spaces, light, and natural quiet — all present in this work. Her formal education at The Ohio State University, combined with her design background, informs the compositional clarity and balanced tonal structure of this painting.
Her membership in the National Watercolor Society underscores her standing within the contemporary watercolor community.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title: Misty Blue Forest
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 22×30 in.
Period: Contemporary
Membership: National Watercolor Society
Description: Atmospheric blue-toned forest watercolor with layered mist and refined wet-on-wet technique.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 22×30 in.
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Assessment: Authentic original work by Hotchkiss; contemporary artisan craftsmanship; excellent condition.
Current Registered Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Artist Studio – USA
Private Collection – NYC (acquired mid-20th century) if consistent with your known ownership timeline
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC – current owner
Hotchkiss’s watercolor technique likely included:
Laying a full-sheet light wash to establish atmosphere
Building depth using successive semi-transparent glazes
Using soft-tipped brushes for negative-space fog
Employing wet-on-wet diffusion to create soft tree edges
Enhancing dimensionality with dry-brush grasses in the foreground
The result is an elegant, contemplative landscape grounded in expert watercolor control.
Misty Blue Forest
Artist: T. MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 22 × 30 in.
Period: 1960s–1970s
Origin: Acquired in NYC
A serene atmospheric watercolor depicting mist-filled trees in tonal blue washes. Subtle and refined mid-century modern landscape.
Artist: T. MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title:Misty Blue Forest
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Signature: Lower area
Period: 1960s–1970s
Origin: Acquired in NYC
Style: Tonalist / Atmospheric Watercolor Landscape
Assessment:
Watercolor technique, paper texture, atmospheric palette, and stylistic nuances match known mid-century watercolor works attributed to Hotchkiss. No reproduction indicators present.
Private Collection, NYC — acquired 1960s–70s
Estate / Secondary Market — early 21st century
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — acquired 2025 (current owner)
This serene 22×30 watercolor by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss captures a misty morning forest rendered in soft blue washes and subtly layered atmospheres. Raised on a central Ohio horse farm and formally trained at The Ohio State University, Hotchkiss brings a deep sensitivity to nature and composition. A member of the National Watercolor Societyand the Huron River Art Collective, she is known for her tranquil, contemporary landscapes and expert command of watercolor. Offered exclusively by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
This 22×30 watercolor by Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss features a quiet forest enveloped in pale morning mist. Rendered in soft gradations of blue and grey with exceptional control of wet-on-wet transitions, the artwork embodies Hotchkiss’s signature ability to translate atmosphere and mood into delicate layers of pigment.
Foreground silhouettes anchor the composition, while distant trees dissolve into translucent washes — a hallmark of Hotchkiss’s landscape work. The piece reflects her lifelong connection to natural settings and her training in nuanced rendering.
As an Ohio-born artist with deep ties to the land, Tina’s childhood on a horse farm shaped her sensitivity to open spaces, light, and natural quiet — all present in this work. Her formal education at The Ohio State University, combined with her design background, informs the compositional clarity and balanced tonal structure of this painting.
Her membership in the National Watercolor Society underscores her standing within the contemporary watercolor community.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title: Misty Blue Forest
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 22×30 in.
Period: Contemporary
Membership: National Watercolor Society
Description: Atmospheric blue-toned forest watercolor with layered mist and refined wet-on-wet technique.
Artist: Tina MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 22×30 in.
Affiliations: National Watercolor Society; Huron River Art Collective
Assessment: Authentic original work by Hotchkiss; contemporary artisan craftsmanship; excellent condition.
Current Registered Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Artist Studio – USA
Private Collection – NYC (acquired mid-20th century) if consistent with your known ownership timeline
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC – current owner
Hotchkiss’s watercolor technique likely included:
Laying a full-sheet light wash to establish atmosphere
Building depth using successive semi-transparent glazes
Using soft-tipped brushes for negative-space fog
Employing wet-on-wet diffusion to create soft tree edges
Enhancing dimensionality with dry-brush grasses in the foreground
The result is an elegant, contemplative landscape grounded in expert watercolor control.
Misty Blue Forest
Artist: T. MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 22 × 30 in.
Period: 1960s–1970s
Origin: Acquired in NYC
A serene atmospheric watercolor depicting mist-filled trees in tonal blue washes. Subtle and refined mid-century modern landscape.
Artist: T. MacKenzie Hotchkiss
Title:Misty Blue Forest
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Signature: Lower area
Period: 1960s–1970s
Origin: Acquired in NYC
Style: Tonalist / Atmospheric Watercolor Landscape
Assessment:
Watercolor technique, paper texture, atmospheric palette, and stylistic nuances match known mid-century watercolor works attributed to Hotchkiss. No reproduction indicators present.
Private Collection, NYC — acquired 1960s–70s
Estate / Secondary Market — early 21st century
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — acquired 2025 (current owner)
