Colleen Hoffenbacker’s work explores floral motifs, drawing inspiration from the stunning natural beauty and thriving tech culture of the region. With a commercial art background and more than 20 years of experience painting from nature, Hoffenbacker possesses a profound understanding of the intricacy and beauty of nature and the impact of human activity on the environment. Her botanical paintings explore the evolving relationship between nature and technology, utilizing both traditional and digital mediums to capture the delicate essence of the natural world.

Hoffenbacker lives and works in Bellingham, WA, situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Following a successful career in graphic art and vintage poster restoration, she studied traditional realism at the Academy of Classical Design. Her work is recognized in the permanent Lunar Codex collections, the first curated art mission to include over 35,000 artists from around the globe on the surface of the moon. An award-winning member of American Women Artists, her artworks grace galleries, museums, and private collections worldwide, while also supporting the conservation efforts of environmental organizations through her artistic advocacy.