Kate Hoekstra is a self-taught painter influenced by the 19th and 20th century American Impressionists who worked in and around the New England area. With flowers, portraits, still life and nature as her subjects, she Hoekstra emulates the style of Charles Benson, Thedore Robinson, and Henry Twachtman in their mastery of drawing, composition, and color to create her inspirational works of art. Ms. Hoekstra, whose career spans 30 years, is the founder and artist in resident of Lilac Inn Gallery in Putnam Valley, NY. Her exhibition runs from March 3, 2025 to April 30, 2025.