Claus Hoie: A Mariner's Eye for Detail and Narrative Claus Hoie (1911-2007) was born in Stavanger, Norway, amidst a lineage steeped in seafaring tradition. His grandfather and father were both ship’s captains, shaping his formative years with tales of voyages and the boundless expanse of the ocean—a heritage that would profoundly influence his artistic vision throughout his life. At the tender age of thirteen, he embarked on a journey to America, settling in Brooklyn, NY, where he pursued his passion for art independently. Early explorations encompassed watercolor and graphic design, yet it…