Stone Claw by Clair Hartmann

5.25" x 3"

oil on panel

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Clair Hartmann, Artist

clairhartmann.blogspot.com

Butterly Scarf

15" x 19"

oil on canvas

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Bluebird

Bluebird

oil on panel

5.5" x 4.25"

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Today is my 48th birthday and yesterday, after months of hard work, we proudly opened the Sun Gallery. We intentionally didn't advertise, so we knew it would be a quiet day to reflect on aspects of what we had done and what needs to be done... it was nice to sit still and reflect after all the rush. 

It's a peaceful, creative space, in which I will probably be spending a lot of time... I absolutely love it.

Thank you Susan for the beautiful flowers!

Before...

Sunset Skimmer

4 3/4" x 3"

oil on wood panel

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I love watching these birds and always wonder if they ever misjudge how shallow water is.

The gallery is coming along very well. We are going to be open this Saturday. The grand opening will be at a later date with lots of festivities, but if you want to come by and see the new space, come on! The hours will be 12:00 - 6:00.

The hours for the gallery will be 12-6 Tuesday - Saturday
4101 Wrightsville Ave.
Wilmington, NC

Three Tides

39" x 18"

oil on canvas

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To Have and to Hold

14" x 16"

oil on canvas

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The Orange Bowl

10" x 8"

oil on panel

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Some Place That I Used to Know

11" x 14"

oil on canvas

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Sir. Hubert

12" x 14"

Oil on panel

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I was researching pugs the other day and came across this wonderful photo of a pug named Hubert and I just had to ask if I could paint him. Thankfully, I was granted permission!

Thank you so much Jenny!!

Love your purses, by the way!

http://jennyndesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/sillybuddy.html

Jenny's Awesome Purses:

http://jennyndesign.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

Tie by Silly Buddy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SillyBuddy?ref=seller_info_count

Black Pug Commission for Pug Wine

Sorry for the re-post!!

8" x 10"

oil on canvas panel

sold to a collector in California

This is the third label art I have done for Pug Wine. 

I am so delighted they asked me again this year!!

Here are the others:

First Gardenias

"First Gardenias"

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These gardenias are from a few months ago - I picked a few and snapped a photo with the hope of painting them while they were blooming. I like to get a least one painting a year of these memory inducing floras since they are my favorite and we have about 10 gigantic bushes in the backyard just backing up to my studio and when they are in bloom, I don't have to tell you -  it is heavenly. 

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was working on something big - well it's a definite and I feel it is safe to announce since it is in the works. Me and Guy will be opening a small gallery in Wilmington in the next month. It's called Sun Gallery and it will have paintings, photography and jewelry (and maybe some other stuff). I'm so excited and when we get close we will have a grand opening show. Of course I will announce it on here. 

"Grace" by Clair Hartmann

"GRACE"

12" x 12"

oil on paper on panel

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Luna Moth Silk Scarf

8" x 54"

Silk Scarf

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Recently I have been playing around with painting silk scarves. It's been so fun I ran out of all the scarves I ordered from Dharma Trading Co. 

Here are some others:

See in my Shop

See in my Shop

Heat Wave

Heat Wave

16" x 8"

oil on panel

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Happy 4th Everybody!

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.

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach

4" x 7"

oil on panel

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Ever since I arrived in Wilmington, I have wanted to paint one of these lifeguard stations. I just love the design and they way they look against the summery backdrop. 

"Thinking About Shrimp"

"Thinking About Shrimp"

7" x 5"

oil on panel

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First of all, I apologize for the numerous posts on this. Seems like lately nothing is working the way it's supposed to or maybe I'm not working the way I'm supposed to. Anyway, for whatever reasons, I think I figured out the problem. 

There is this great place here in Wilmington called Mott's Channel Seafood and going there to get seafood is an experience in itself. It's right over the water with lots of sea life, seagulls and pelicans eagerly waiting for a meal to be tossed out by the fisher-people.  I usually take my Chumley with me because he loves watching fish. He's obsessed with it. We'll walk down to the dock after picking out our meal for the night, Guy will shoot some photos and I'll just enjoy the fresh air and scenes while Chumley scans the water for activity.  Sometimes a wayward dolphin will pop out nearby which sends Chumley into an absolute frenzy. It's really funny to watch. 

"Hi"

"Hi"
12" x 12"

oil on paper on panel

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I was able to borrow Guy's computer at work which is a PC (blah) to post this. Hopefully I will get my new computer Thursday - can't wait!


Stanlee belongs to Little Blue Feather shop owner. He caught my eye and I asked her if I could paint him. Here is her blog:
www.littlebluefeathers.com/2012/06/stanlee-gets-noticed.html

Computerless :(

For the past week I have had both my computers die on me, so I have not been able to upload photos to my blog. Hopefully I'll be up and running soon.

Ranchos de Taos

11" x 9"

oil on canvas

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Dreaming of Taos.