"Fritz" Commission

"Fritz" 

8" x 10"

oil on panel

Get your Free copy at the show!

Well, it's been a great (and successful) three months at WHQR Public Radio Station's Mc Erny Gallery. So far I've sold 14 paintings, been hired for commissions and gotten lots of promotion. Friday is the last show and then it comes down January 13th. 

Not only will I have new paintings and prints for sale, I will be giving away five free copies of my new book to the first five that ask about it. After the show, the book will be available at Blurb. 

So, if you're needing a break from the holiday rush or looking for that unique, last minute gift, come on by and relax with some music, wine and good company. 

Pink Lady

7" x 5"

oil on panel

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Chumley, my dog's most favorite treat in the whole world is an apple. He absolutely goes crazy for them. I usually give him red delicious, but started to wonder about other varieties. Because we always have apples in the fridge I started enjoying them with meals, in salads and cooking with them and I realized I had only tried one and why? because there are so many types to choose from and I thought, maybe the name "red delicious" just seemed like it would be just red and really delicious, but how was I to know? Maybe there is one out there more delicious. 

So I decided to compare, went to the grocery and bought as many varieties I could find. After apologizing to the checkout girl for having to scan and weight each one, I took them home and tried three at a time. I found they all are so different and wonderful, except for Granny Smith, which is just sour and bitter, Chumley even had a tough time with that one. 

So far, I narrowed the best down to Honey Crisp, Jazz & Pink Lady (Cripps Pink). I'm still trying new ones and if I find a better one than these, I'll let you know. 

By the way, Chumley is REALLY enjoying this experiment. 

Mutt

"Mutt"

7" x 5"

oil on panel
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December 23rd will be the last show at WHQR's Holiday Party and I will have some new paintings showing aaaand.... I'm giving away five advanced copies of my new book coming out, called what else, "Faithful... A Series of Dog Paintings"! 

The first five at the show to ask about the book get one... Yayy!

If you haven't seen the show, now is the time because it ends January 13th. So take a break, enjoy some food, wine, good company and vintage music by Susan Savia.

Ginger (lost dog series)

7" x 7"

oil on panel

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We found this dog down the street awhile ago, put up posters that night and received a call from the owner the next day, close to tears that their Ginger had been found. He had told us that she was very old and had wondered off during a move. 

I just love a good ending, don't you?

Looking Back

9" x 12"

oil on canvas

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Sometimes we like to just take off exploring and shoot lots of photographs. The other day we ended up in Sneads Ferry at the seafood docks and this dog came running down the hill towards us like he had found long lost friends, once he got to us, he kept looking back. I guess to see if someone had noticed he was missing. I snapped a few shots of him looking at me and some looking away, but I really liked the shadow outline of his face looking away and loved the way it feels in this painting. 

"Ollie" Commission

10" x 10"

oil  on panel

Note from client:

Oh my goodness it is so wonderful you are going to make me cry. It resembles him so much!

Ashley

Just got my "Faithful" Calendar today and it looks fantastic!!

Red Bubble Rules!

http://www.redbubble.com/people/clairhartmann/calendars/6333650-faithful-art-calendar-by-clair-hartmann?p=calendar

Gift Certificates Available!

Cant decide on what to give the pet lover in your life...

How about a gift certificate!

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Nita Sleeping

16" x 8"

oil on panel
sold

Here's the response from the client...

"Ha! That is just awesome -- you rock!"

Lisa

"Faithful" Calendar on Sale Now!

Hot off the presses!

The brand new "Faithful" Calendar is available now at Red Bubble. 

If you use the promo code 

HELLO2012 

you get 10% off.

"Faithful" 2012 Calendar
http://www.redbubble.com/people/clairhartmann/calendars/6333650-faithful-art-calendar-by-clair-hartmann

Seagull Summer

8" x 10"

oil on panel

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Show Friday!

Just in case you missed the first show, there will be another this Friday. We'll have munchies (human and canine kind), wine, coffee, music, and of course art!

Dogs are welcome! 

Perry Smith will be playing and Doggie by Nature bakery will be there with samples and treats to buy. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Molly" Commission

9" x 12"

oil on panel

sold


"I LOVE it!! You captured her absolutely perfectly. Thank you so much!"  Sarah

"Really?"

6" x 6"

oil on panel

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I saw this photo on the Boston Terrier Rescue page. This cuteness' name is Murphy  and he is available. He looks like he saying 

"Really? you want to take me home?"

25% of this sales goes to BTRNC 

"Broken Egg" and Focus on the Coast Magazine Article

6" x 6"

oil on canvas

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I have great News!! I was just featured in Focus on the Coast Magazine!!

Here is the article - I'm so excited!

Focus on the Coast Magazine

Broken Egg Shell

6" x 6"

oil on canvas

painted sides
sold

"I was lost, but now I'm found"

8" x 8"

oil on panel

SOLD

"Found"

7" x 7"

oil on panel
sold

This painting was like savoring a fine meal - I absolutely loved every minute of this one and wanted it to last forever.

"Lucky" Commission

14" x 18"

oil on canvas
sold


I have decided to start posting the letters from the clients so you can see why I paint portraits. 


From the Client...
WOW. You have captured him so well, and the background is wonderful!  I am no artist but I had a feeling it would be a difficult painting -
Again, WOW. I love it.
Thank you!
Catherine

His name is "Lucky," and he has a story:
He was found in the middle of I-40 scrunched up, with trucks running over him - the wheels straddling his body. A state trooper picked him up and noticed that someone had left a box of 5 puppies next to the highway - Lucky #5 was the only survivor.
The story made the local newspaper, and the local Friends for Animals indicated they would have a contest to see who could take Lucky home. My 10 year old son was volunteering at the shelter, and for some reason they only let him pet the cats. Lucky was housed away from the other dogs, and my son would find a way to pet Lucky instead of the cats. So, when Lucky was old enough to be adopted, my son entered the contest and wrote a letter about Lucky, and WE were the "lucky" ones who took him home.
That was 7 years ago!
Thanks again!

Just letting you know slots are filling up for commissions - it's best to get in early. 

If you go to my portraits site you can get info on pricing, etc. 

www.petportraitsbyclair.com

Catch of the Day

9" x 12"

oil on canvas

sold

"Gone Fishin'"

9" x 12"

oil on canvas
sold

It's starting to turn cold here and the fishing for redfish and trout and is on! Guy went with a few friends (I couldn't go because I was a little busy with the show) and took some amazing photos. I snagged a few for inspiration. Now I want to go fishing, but unfortunately I'm a "fair weather fisherwoman"!