Bay Street Pathway

Watercolor on paper, 14 x 16 inches (image), 16 x 20 inches (paper)

Artist: Goran Hodzic (2025) Price: $400

In “Bay Street Pathway,” Goran Hodzic captures a lively yet tranquil moment along Port Orchard’s waterfront. The painting depicts the red pedestrian bridge that spans over the bay, bustling with casual life: a boy on a red bicycle approaches the viewer, a couple walks arm-in-arm, and others pause to fish or admire the sailboats drifting across the water. Above it all, cumulus clouds scatter across a brilliant blue sky, anchoring the scene in a spirit of openness and connection.

Executed with Hodzic’s characteristic blend of technical finesse and emotional warmth, the work celebrates community and the small, often unnoticed beauty of everyday movement and gathering. His fine detailing and naturalistic palette invite viewers into a scene that feels both familiar and idealized—real life gently elevated into a shared memory.

Originally from Bosnia and now based in Port Orchard, Washington, Goran Hodzic brings a personal depth to his watercolors that bridges time, culture, and place. At 44, his body of work reflects both the outsider’s eye and the local’s affection. He paints not just the landscape, but the lived experience within it—offering each viewer a moment of stillness, connection, and quiet joy.

“Bay Street Pathway” is a love letter to the everyday—a gentle reminder that our lives are shaped not only by the places we go, but by the ordinary moments we share along the way.