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"Dreaming", 20" x 16" x 2.4", Oil, Collection of the artist
People Series:
This is an ongoing series of paintings of special people in my life.
Description of "Dreaming" excerpted from my blog (hollyvanhart.blogspot.com):
This painting was inspired by a 40-year old photo of my husband Ike. Many of you may know that Ike LOVES looking at maps (which is related to another passion of his, traveling). When I saw an old photo of Ike with an atlas, it seemed like perfect material for a painting. In the photo Ike is lying on a carpet, with the atlas in front of him on the floor, and he looks as if he's dreaming of faraway places. In the painting I added the semi-abstract window on the right and named this piece "Dreaming". The window represents the future, the places he'll go and things he'll do. It's blank to show the universe of opportunities awaiting him . . . this young boy will dream about and create his own future.
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"First Season", 15"x11", Watercolor, Collection of the artist
People Series:
This is an ongoing series of paintings of special people in my life.
"First Season":
This is a painting of my younger son Erik in his first season on T-ball (the young kids version of baseball). He was very excited about participating in T-ball, and I thought this served well as a metaphor for a young boy excited about all that lies ahead.
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"Sea Lions at Rest", 15" x 22", Watercolor, Original Available
Animal Series:
Like many people, I often find myself attributing human qualities to animals. I like to capture this "human-ness" in my paintings, typically with a group of animals and using vivid colors.
"Sea Lions at Rest":
I've always loved how groups of sea lions lie all over each other, basking in the sun and in each other's company. I tried to capture this warm feeling in this painting.
Purchase:
This is an original watercolor painting (not a reproduction or copy), and it was created with great care using the highest quality archival materials. The painting comes with a museum quality white mat, archival backing board, and (optional) frame. Please check out the "Purchase Inquiries" tab on this website for details on price and shipping, and feel free to email me with any questions.
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"Rhino And Friend", 22"x15", Watercolor, Original Available
Animal Series:
Like many people, I often find myself attributing human qualities to animals. I like to capture this "human-ness" in my paintings, typically with a group of animals and using vivid colors.
"Rhino and Friend":
This rhino is a huge, intimidating creature, but his "friend" (an oxpecker bird who eats bugs from his skin) is comfortably perched on his face and has no reason for worry. I loved the contrast between the big threatening beast and his little unthreatened friend. This painting is inspired by a photograph taken in Africa by my good friend Veronique Gillard.
Purchase:
This is an original watercolor painting (not a reproduction or copy), and it was created with great care using the highest quality archival materials. The painting comes with a museum quality white mat, archival backing board, and (optional) frame. Please check out the "Purchase Inquiries" tab on this website for details on price and shipping, and feel free to email me with any questions.
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"Mother and Son", 8" x 10", Watercolor, Original Available
Animal Series:
Like many people, I often find myself attributing human qualities to animals. I like to capture this "human-ness" in my paintings, typically with a group of animals and using vivid colors.
"Mother and Son":
This elephant is alarmed at a possible threat and is ready to protect her young son, who stands close by her legs. I am a mother of two sons, and this feeling really resonated with me. This painting is inspired by a photograph taken in Africa by my good friend Veronique Gillard.
Purchase:
This is an original watercolor painting (not a reproduction or copy), and it was created with great care using the highest quality archival materials. The painting comes with a museum quality white mat, archival backing board, and (optional) frame. Please check out the "Purchase Inquiries" tab on this website for details on price and shipping, and feel free to email me with any questions.
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"Seven Pelicans", 11" x 15", Watercolor, SOLD
Animal Series:
Like many people, I often find myself attributing human qualities to animals. I like to capture this "human-ness" in my paintings, typically with a group of animals and using vivid colors.
"Seven Pelicans":
These pelicans landed on a small fishing boat on a beach in Mexico one morning. I was with my family and it was right after breakfast. The pelicans looked so contented, which was also how I felt, and I had to paint them. The real pelicans were brown.