view in my shop

Recently, my life has undergone a significant transformation, allowing me to allocate more time to being at home. Consequently, I've had the opportunity to delve deeper into my passion for pottery, sculpture, and painting. With that being said, I've also found moments to indulge in watercoloring crabs, one of my favorite subjects.

The catalyst for this change in my life has been my commitment to caring for my wonderful 97-year-old mother-in-law, who requires assistance virtually round the clock. Her remarkable journey through life and her unwavering resilience are truly inspiring. Consequently, I've chosen to make her my top priority, providing her with the patience, respect, and a comforting presence she deserves during her later years.

Barbara with Baxter

New Art and Magazine Covers!

Mixed Medium

15 x 12"
Sold

Hi all!
Been awhile since I posted. I've been taking a loooong break from painting, but I have recently started working in pastels and watercolor and really enjoying it.

Mixed Medium
15 x 12"
Keeping this one :)



In other news... I was on the cover and the featured artist of the New Barker Magazine earlier this year! Since I had been taking a break, it came at a really good time and kind of re-energized me in making art.

Since Ive been working in watercolors, I have amassed a pretty good collection and have put them in my shop here for sale:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClairHartmannFineArt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=watercolor


https://www.etsy.com/listing/686180338/blue-kingfisher-coastal-marsh-beach-by?ga_search_query=watercolor&ref=shop_items_search_4


https://www.etsy.com/listing/686185960/green-blue-luna-moth-butterfly-by-clair?ga_search_query=watercolor&ref=shop_items_search_2&frs=1


https://www.etsy.com/listing/686176202/pink-and-white-green-saucer-magnolia?ga_search_query=watercolor&ref=shop_items_search_6

Saucer Magnolia II

Saucer Magnolia II

Watercolor

15 x 11"

view in my shop

Saucer Magnolia

Saucer Magnolia
Watercolor
15" x 11"
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Blue Lobster III

Blue Lobster III
11 x 15"
watercolor
$95
View in my Etsy shop

Blue Lobster

Blue Lobster
Watercolor on canvas
18 x 24"
View in my Etsy shop

Watercolor Crab III

Watercolor Crab III
16 x 12"
watercolor on canvas

Been doing a little experimenting with watercolors. I use these watercolor canvases to paint oils because they are so smooth, so I thought I would try doing a watercolor on one. I like the effect - a little harder to control, but it is a nice surface to work with.

Watercolor Crab

11 x 12"
watercolor
view in my shop

Blue Heron Watercolor

Watercolor Heron
15 x 11"
view in my shop

Been really enjoying watercolors lately.
Check them out in my shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClairHartmannFineArt?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Goldfish

Goldfish

8" x 10"

watercolor

purchase

Been craving to do some watercolors.

Always loved these fantail goldfish.

New Watercolors

Angelfish

14" x 11"

purchase

Lately I have been working on these fun watercolors of tropical fish in combination with doing portraits for Christmas presents and working on larger pieces for the McErny Gallery show in spring 2014... All while running the gallery! Whew! 

The show at McErny will be dog inspired, of course with all new work.  I have a whole year to work on it and it will be fantastic!!

This friday the Gallery is having an open house and you can see new work and a surprise portrait gift to a special someone. Love surprises! I hope you can come out and join us. Here is the info...

www.sungalleryandgifts.com

Don't forget, if you are thinking about a portrait for Christmas, it's best to get your order in soon!

www.petportraitsbyclair.com

Angelfish

Watercolor

14" x 11"

purchase

Blue Crab 2

Blue Crab 2
14 2/4" x 9 3/4"
watercolor on paper
Sold to a collector inVirginia