Original Watercolor Still Life Painting of Three Pears by Bobbie Hofer

This item is an original watercolor painting on paper, approximately 11x13 inches including the frame. The artwork is a contemporary still life composition featuring three pears arranged in a horizontal line against a deep, moody, monochromatic dark grey background. The pears are rendered with a sophisticated color palette of chartreuse, ochre, and earthy browns, with subtle red-orange blushes near the tops to suggest ripeness. The artist utilizes wet-on-wet techniques to create soft gradients and heavy pigment pooling for texture on the fruit skins. A distinct artist signature, identified as Bobbie Hofer, is visible in the lower right corner of the painted area in dark ink or paint. The painting is professionally mounted with a double mat; the inner mat is a thin silver or light grey accent, and the outer mat is a wide, neutral beige or light grey taupe. The work is housed in a substantial, dark-toned wooden cove frame with a smooth walnut or mahogany finish and a subtle inner lip. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or paper waviness. The framing is modern, and the craftsmanship suggests a high-quality contemporary decorative art piece. The contrast between the vibrant, textured fruit and the atmospheric, dark background demonstrates the artist's mastery of value and lighting.