Sidney Ave.

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

Artist: Goran Hodzic (2025) Price: $400

This luminous watercolor by Goran Hodzic captures a quintessential view from Sidney Avenue in Port Orchard, Washington. Overlooking a vibrant marina, the composition layers residential rooftops, flowering trees, and boats gently bobbing in the harbor beneath a crisp blue sky. The far shoreline—rendered in soft, muted tones—anchors the painting with a sense of quiet permanence, while the foreground bursts with spring foliage in delicate reds, greens, and whites.

Hodzic’s mastery of naturalistic detail and emotional nuance is on full display. A telephone wire bisects the composition, reminding viewers of the subtle tension between the built and natural environments. As always, his work invites contemplation—not just of place, but of presence.

Born in Bosnia in 1980 and now based in Port Orchard, Hodzic immigrated to the United States in 1993. His life journey informs a body of work that is at once personal and expansive. At 44, he has developed a distinctive watercolor style grounded in authenticity, precision, and reflection. “Sidney Ave” exemplifies his deep connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape and his ability to find beauty in the everyday scenes that many pass by unnoticed.