Each and every piece of art I create teaches me something; I like to think of it as an exploration. The inspiration for my work is simple: nature and all she encompasses. My curiosities are vast; I approach painting playfully with a good sense of humor, which I really need when things go down the tubes.  

“My paintings explore facets of human dialogue and people’s relationships with each other and the world around them. Through paint, humor, and a deep curiosity about humanity, I investigate what it means to navigate communications with people who see the world through different cultural lenses."

Hoag says, "Paths, trees, branches, color, light, air, open space, water: we have it all here in Maine. Whether it's looking up at trees in our suburban neighborhoods, driving down country highways, or walking trails to the lakes, streams, and sea, we have a visual peace and quiet within reach. We can find calm and beauty right along the road almost anywhere in Maine."