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H.M. Saffer II, “Silent Forest II,” oil on board, 30 by 24 inches.

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H.M. SAFFER AT DEBORAH DAVIS w/1 cut

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HUDSON, N.Y. — Deborah Davis Fine Art, Inc presents new paintings by regional artist H.M. Saffer, II, on view through September 24. These new paintings are from a body of work, “Harmony of Color.”

After spending more than ten years in the Orient, Saffer has developed a painting style in which East-meets-West with his works on paper and his oil techniques on canvas and panel. His images are ecological in theme and show his Oriental influence in the treatment of trees, sky, plants and water. His paintings are serene and at the same time vibrant in theme and filled with vivid and bold color.

Speaking of his work, Saffer says that by “combining Western techniques with Oriental techniques, such as sumi-e paintings and the use of Chinese and Japanese colors, I have put my feelings and emotions on paper and canvas. The use of ‘fude,’ which describes Chinese and Japanese style brushes, give my paintings a different feel.”

After graduating from Temple University, Saffer moved to Paris where he became a professional artist and musician. He has also had successful careers as a songwriter and music producer as well as a chef and restaurateur.

Saffer has exhibited internationally in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Paris, London and across the United States and Canada. He teaches at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., and the Berkshire Community College in Great Barrington, Mass.

Deborah Davis Fine Art is at 510 Warren Street. For more information, 518-822-1890.