Hodges Soileau

Hodges Soileau is a native of southwest Louisiana. Hodges left Louisiana after graduation from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in pursuit of his art. That journey took him first to Texas and then to Connecticut, and presently to Florida.

He had a successful illustration career which lasted twenty five years. His art graced the covers of more than three hundred book covers and he was a twenty three year member of the prestigious Society of Illustrators in New York.

After years of executing ideas and concepts of others, he now paints subjects that are of interest to him. Hodges has had numerous one man shows, and has participated in group shows throughout the United States . He won first place in the T.S.A.A. exhibition in Tarpon Springs 1997, the Artist Magazine 2001 Art Competition finalist, the Artists Magazine 2002 Art Competition finalist. 2004 Face and Figure exhibition, best in show, Venice Art Center, Venice, Florida. 2004 Spring Exhibition, best in show, Venice Art Center. Most recently received an award of excellence in the 2004 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition. He received an award of excellence in the 2006 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, and most recently received a 2007 Certificate of excellence award in the International Portrait Competition hosted by the Portrait Society of America.

His work hangs in private collections as well as the United States Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard permanent collections. The permanent collection of Golf Digest Magazine includes several of his paintings.

Hodges and his wife, Marilyn, presently reside in Venice, Florida.

Shown:
Amelia Head Study
Oil On Linen

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