Canadian artist Peter Hoffer is known for his evocative landscape compositions that combine a classical approach to landscape painting with layered reflective surfaces. His subject often includes a solitary tree, evoking a sense of history and timelessness. Each tree is presented as a portrait in a unique setting, conveying its own sense of character and mood. Hoffer’s process includes applying layers of paint, then sanding, grinding and scouring the surface with resin and varnish to create a textured reflective surface reminiscent of 18th and 19th century Paris Salon practices. His work is often described as dreamlike and nostalgic, inspiring viewers to reflect on the passage of time and the majesty of the natural world.