Featured Paintings

Painting is not only an aesthetic journey celebrating compositional beauty — it becomes a metaphor that reflects our personal life experiences and the time we live in by illustrating how we shape our existence through choices, imperfections, and continuous evolution. 

Just as an artist works on a blank canvas, life begins as an empty slate where every brushstroke represents a decision or experience that adds depth, color, and narrative to one’s personal journey.

Subjective landscapes that I refer to as 'Mindscapes' are paintings that result from a spontaneous origin that coalesce from 'unintended imagery'. The narrative evolves as imagery and pattern are revealed, and compositions are observed, nurtured, and constructed.

The paintings hold space for the duality of control and abandon, working in concert.

In a world increasingly polarized and divided, years of moving paint around have shaped a life philosophy that embraces our differences and celebrates our unique humanity.

Diversity is the beautiful substance that paints a dynamic human experience.

Hartman's Featured Paintings showcase new and existing acrylic and oil paintings — the product of 30 years of dedicated practice. Most works are also available as museum-quality prints on Fuji Metallic Pearl and Hahnemühle Matt paper, or as Flex Prints face mounted under 6mm acrylic panels with a hanging batten for easy installation. Free delivery and installation on orders over $200 in the Calgary area.