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Silhouettes of trees cut across the horizon, defining the beige sky and turquoise field. The layers of colors with accents of gold metallic finish add an ethe...

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A woman reclines in an armchair, her face resting on her hand, evoking quiet introspection. Artist Deborah Eyde uses simple forms and muted colors to create a...

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A seated woman in a dark dress gently rests her hands on her lap, exuding a calm, composed presence. Bright green plants with yellow accents sit beside her, a...

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A vibrant encaustic on wood painted with oil over a collage of antique ephemera. Artist James Hartman portrays a colorful stil...

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A figure with a serene expression lies on the grass, while an inscription at the bottom reads "I'm Wild Again," accompanied by a series of color swatches that...

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A faceless woman sits confidently in a classic wingback chair. Her bright red top and crimson skirt contrast with the surrounding yellows. Simplified shapes a...

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A knife rests on a checkered tablecloth next to two flowers, with slices of cantaloupe nearby, forming a simple, rustic still life. The bright blue chair prov...

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A woman in a striped dress holds a blue-beaded rosary with a yellow cross. A second figure, wearing a red top and white hat, lies on her stomach, adding a tou...

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Artist James Hartman draws inspiration from the experience of seeing sunlit colors and details appearing through the strong vertical tree pattern. He expresses the painting sections to appear like stained glass. James highlights small areas where collaged 100-year-old paper show through the surface, he does this in a non-disruptive way. James applies heat to fuse the oils into a mixture of beeswax and damar crystals to seal the work.

About the Artist
When James Hartman was in art school, he became fascinated with the Society of Six, a group of artists who painted en plein air (outdoors) and exhibited together in the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 20th Century. James's paintings of the Northern California landscape pay tribute to some of the great Bay Area artists of the past. His expressive scenes feel alive through his vibrant use of color and his painterly brushwork. James’s paintings have an immediate visual impact from a distance, yet up close, dissolve into a series of confident marks and strokes. There is a simultaneous complexity and steadiness in his flattened, color-blocked planes. Knowledge and observation are essential elements of James’s working practice. To this end, he spends a large proportion of his time painting on location. His body of work captures the fresh and sunlit essence of the coastal California hills.

Words that describe this painting: expressionism, encaustic, beeswax, collage, antique ephemera...

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This encaustic painting blends the elements of still life and seascape, portraying a table set up of rosé against the backdrop of a tranquil bay. The composi...

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A diptych of trees boasts distinct silhouettes, with their roots seemingly reaching towards each other. Similarly, birds from their branches appear to exchang...

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Fiery trees tower over a path that opens up to a sparkling hidden beach. Artist James Hartman rendered this piece by first creating his own cradled panel. He ...

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A warm scene of a tree extending outward, with the land and sky gently mirroring each other. "This piece employs a marbling technique," explains artist Shari ...

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Deep purple flowers and red berries emerge from a nightshade plant. The wax-infused background adds a smooth texture and natural elegance to this botanical en...