
I have been a lifelong Artist. My Collected work of over 40 years is finally approaching the fulfillment of my artistic vision. The primary purpose of my work is to satisfy my creative vision. I see things which I strive to portray as images. I have spent my life trying to learn to use the tools that I need to unlock what I think about. The art is divided into different periods -roughly arranged chronologically. From 1969 to to 1974 I lived in Philadelphia and primarily painted there. From 1974 through 1976 I lived in State College Pennsylvania. There are some paintings and many drawing and cartoon like satires from this time. From 1976 through 1980 I lived in Morristown New Jersey and made complex paintings based on the earlier drawings. I put a darkroom in my home and started taking pictures and making my own black and white prints. From 1980 on, Ive lived in Northwest New Jersey. Almost all of the art from then on has "photographic reference" and is of an imaginary or dreamlike enhancement of my photos and a re-examination of my painted images. These are my DreamScapes. I have made music throughout my life as well 2009 was the most musical year of my life. I am writing a satirical conspiracy tale. It is linked below.
In 2010 I continue to develop new dreamscapes and take on a multi-media series based on the one I did in 1971. The "40 Years Later Project" will consist of 30 or more multi-media compositions all 9"x12" all done outside all done between March 18th and September 18th 2010. Link to the progressing work at the last ikon on the top of the page.
My Story- Tales of the Golden Eye- 
and in manuscript form at http://rickhoffmanart.com/goldentales.htm

PhotoShop Constructions 2005- DreamScapes