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Whether he's painting intimate views of woods and forests, seascapes, river scenes, or the canyon lands of the Southwest, artist John Hogan's paintings are vivid, naturalistic depictions marked by a quality of enchantment. Hogan studied under painter Elmer Schooley (1916-2007) at New Mexico Highlands University and credits his old mentor as an inspiration. "My interest in the patterns found in nature are a direct result of Dr. Schooley's influence," he said in s statement. "In the 1960's, Schooley introduced us to the work of Pierre Bonnard which opened up a …