The Daily Dog - Sixteen

"Chumley and the Fish"

8" x 10"

oil on canvas

Chumley is obsessed with fish. 

When he spots someone fishing on the beach, he shakes with excitiment and charges over to the unsuspecting fisher-person, sits down and watches - This is his spectator sport. 

So, it is expected that his most favorite pastime is watching the koi at the Arboretum - he shakes with excitement as they all clammer up to him hoping that he has brought fish food. I'm sure he must be amazed that they have his undivided attention and at how easy it would be to just pluck one out  - lucky for them he's afraid of the water. 

Stone Claw by Clair Hartmann

5.25" x 3"

oil on panel

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Clair Hartmann, Artist

clairhartmann.blogspot.com

The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea

4" x 7"

oil on panel

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I saw this guy awhile back on one of my walks at the beach on Wrightsville Beach. I love how relaxed he looks in his khaki waders, puffing on his cigar, ready and waiting for that tiny nibble.

Summertime

14" x 8"

oil on panel

This is my son fishing last summer, hooking his first large mouth bass ever. I decided to paint this for him as a Christmas present. I also made the frame and tried gold gilding for the first time.