This year I'm doing it again -
Showing posts with label portraits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portraits. Show all posts
Monday, November 2, 2015
PAINT MY DOG! Portrait Special!!
This year I'm doing it again -
Friday, September 12, 2014
PAINT MY DOG! Series #20
"Ethel"
8" x 10"
oil on canvas
sold
"Ethel, my sweet girl and her story... Ethel was adopted into our home from a local shelter outside of Memphis, TN. She was a mere 8 weeks old when she came home with me and her canine sister, Lucy. Yes, Lucy & Ethel! To say the least, that pair emulated their namesakes. Whatever shenanigans Lucy would get started, Ethel was most assuredly right alongside! For seven years these two were the best of friends, and the best companions for me.
Ethel, even at nine years old, possess a childlike curiosity for the world around her. In her younger days that inquisitiveness found her in the vet's office several times. She learned the lesson after the fourth spider bite to her face. Between vertigo and vertebrae issues, I have watched this precious dog overcome each one with nary a whine or whimper.
Don't let her size fool you! Ethel may be small but inside that little body is a huge heart. She glances at you with pure compassion, which sometimes it feels greater than that I receive from humans. She has a sense of humor too! She is witty without words, it's as if she has a sense of discernment and knows when I need a laugh.
In making two moves within the last year (Memphis to DC and DC to Chicago) she has been quite the trooper. Her ability to seamlessly acclimate to each new environment, her constant curiosity, and willingness to tag along wherever I go... She makes my life full beyond words!!"
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
PAINT MY DOG! #19
10" x 8"
oil on canvas
From a friend….
"Huckleberry belongs to my friends Elmer and Jesse. He kept me company when I was visiting them last February and was sick enough that I didn't want to leave the house while everybody was at work. Jesse and Elmer have paintings of their other pup, Dizzy, and the late great Dashiki...and I figured that I could add one of Huckleberry to their collection."
From his human: "He was a rescue dog. We got him from an organization that specializes in smaller dogs called pup. He's from a shelter in Stockton, CA."
Yayy! Shelter dogs!!
Sunday, September 7, 2014
PAINT MY DOG! #18
8" x 10"
oil on canvas
www.petportraitsbyclair.com
Shortly after Bandaid's passing, Alene wrote this for her beloved best friend…
"My Bandaid
The last night of your life was the hardest of mine. It was a slow, but natural death. I prayed all night for God to take you, to end your pain, to give you what I couldn't. I begged you to forgive me for not giving you peace days before.
I wanted so badly for you to live..Maybe it was the last lesson you were to teach me. I'm sure I'll never be the same. It has taken me two months to write this because I'm sure no words will be good enough to explain to the world what you meant to me.
You were my protection, unconditional love and loyalty. I slept at night, knowing you were watching over me. When I needed someone to love me unconditionally, you did. When life was just more than I could handle, you licked my face and made me handle it.
You always had my back. I am who I am today because you came into my life.
As I write this and try to come up with the right words, one song keeps playing in my head and has for the last two months, even the night you were dying. The Dance, by Garth Brooks. And the line, I could have missed the pain, but I would've had to miss the dance.
Bandaid, I would've spent that night a hundred times over (as hard as it was) to have the dance we shared. What an awesome dance we shared. :) I only hope you feel the same way.
That night could not have been easy for you. I pray you will forgive me for it. I tried to be with you to the end, but at times I couldn't bare to watch nature take you. I would have gladly taken your pain, even as painful as that night was, and as much as my mind dwells on it.
I remember the good nights and the good times, and my arms around your furry neck and your sweet kisses. For that, I have to thank you for the dance.. the night you died (the last hour), you and God gave me a gift (even though I hated God many times that night).
I am grateful for that last gift. It gives me hope we will meet again. My sweet Bandaid, I can't wait to see you.
RIP my sweet, sweet Bandaid. September 2000-November 25, 2011. I love you always."
Thursday, August 7, 2014
"Pearl Earring" Three Day Auction
oil on canvas
View Auction
A few years ago I painted this in a small format and have always wanted a "do-over" in a larger size.
Well, here it is! This painting will be up for auction for three days to raise surgery money for my beloved studio pup Chumley who is feature in this painting.
Here is the link to my auctions:
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auctions/#/artist=hartmann,%20clair&mode=search
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
PAINT MY DOG - Dexter
8" x 10"
oil on canvas
Really had fun with this one!
This is Dexter's story….
"Dexter is our 4 year old English Bulldog..he has that perpetually, sad look, but uses it to fool us into spoiling him with love and affection. He lives up to his reputation as an affectionate, loyal, companion, who not only loves us, but other dogs and children.
His secret talents are his ability to not only skateboard, but skim board in the ocean, as well as being a great swimmer, rather Unusual for his breed....needless to say, he has our hearts..
He is a character!"
He is a character!"
Monday, August 4, 2014
"Bogey" Commission
16" x 20"
oil on canvas
After the SALT Magazine came out, I was commissioned to paint Bogey and Butterscotch who had passed years ago. The clients had always wanted to get them memorialized in a painting. After they saw the article, they contacted me. I'm truly honored they chose me to paint their beloved fur babies!!
Look for Buttercup in tomorrows post!
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Big Show Coming Up Soon!
Getting ready for my show next Friday at WHQR, Feb. 28th!
Hope to see you there!
Info below...
Friday, October 11, 2013
25% off Portraits!
When you put a deposit down on any size.
Now is the time to put in an order for Christmas!
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Frida
"Frida"
11" x 14"
oil on canvas
Lately I have been working on numerous portraits, not being able to post because I don't want to mess up anyone's secret surprise... shhhhh!
In between, I have been working on this portrait of Frida, my newest addition. I love her long neck and when I took this photo I knew I had to paint it. Now, I need to do a portrait of Chumley and hang them next to each other.
Don't forget to order your calendar early. They are on sale at Red Bubble
Friday, April 13, 2012
Rodney and The Story of Darby
12" x 16"
oil on canvas
Sold to a collector in Virginia
Sold to a collector in Virginia
Sadly, Rodney recently passed on. He belonged to jewelry artist, Dawn Estrin and if you get Artful Home magazine, you have probably seen her wonderful creations.
I absolutely love her jewelry and when I saw her on Facebook, I immediately made friends and talked about a trade.
When Rodney suddenly passed, she asked me to do a portrait of him and I mentioned to her that if she ever wanted to use some of my paintings in her jewelry she was welcome to. Well, we signed contracts and it is in the works. I'm so excited to see what she comes up with and will post when I get photos.
Also, In Dog Art Today there is the story of "Darby", a recent painting I did for a friend.
You can see it here:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
New Painting and New Book is Out!
"Roscar" commission
10" x 8"
oil on panel
Sold to a collector in North Carolina
My new book "Faithful" is now available at Blurb!!
29 paintings of the always faithful dog, in hardback and softcover.
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