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Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

American, b. 1956
Born in 1956 in Billings, Montana, Karl Hartman is a contemporary artist whose meticulously crafted oil paintings on panel captivate viewers with their dreamlike quality and subtle surrealism. Represented in New York, where he received his Master's in Painting from the School of Visual Arts (SVA), Hartman’s work is rooted in the tradition of landscape painting, yet it transcends mere representation, inviting the audience into worlds that hover between reality and imagination. His compositions often evoke a sense of magic realism, where the familiar is imbued with an otherworldly atmosphere, prompting contemplation of the boundaries between the natural and the fantastical. Hartman’s process is marked by a disciplined attention to detail and a mastery of his medium of oil paint. Each brushstroke is deliberate, resulting in works that are both technically precise and emotionally resonant. His landscapes, though often inspired by real locations, are transformed through his unique vision, becoming poetic meditations on light, space, and memory. The interplay of shadow and illumination in his paintings creates a sense of depth and mystery, drawing the viewer into a narrative that feels both intimate and universal. Inspired by a wide range of influences, from the Hudson River School to contemporary surrealism, Hartman’s work bridges the past and present, offering a fresh perspective on the genre of landscape painting. His professional achievements include exhibitions in prestigious galleries and museums, where his work has been celebrated for its originality and craftsmanship. Karl Hartman’s art invites us to pause and reflect, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary and reminding us of the enduring power of painting to evoke wonder.
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Artist: Karl Hartman
The Sound of Water, Surreal Stream Painting with Leaves and Moth, 12 x 12 in
The Sound of Water, Surreal Stream Painting with Leaves and Moth, 12 x 12 in

The Sound of Water, Surreal Stream Painting with Leaves and Moth, 12 x 12 in

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Karl Hartman captures an overhead view of a shallow stream where smooth stones, drifting autumn leaves, and a small moth rest beneath a veil of moving water. Soft, smoky ribbons of c...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Blackbirds In Leaves, 17x24 in Contemporary Autumn Landscape Painting With Birds
Blackbirds In Leaves, 17x24 in Contemporary Autumn Landscape Painting With Birds

Blackbirds In Leaves, 17x24 in Contemporary Autumn Landscape Painting With Birds

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

“Blackbirds in Leaves” presents a quiet autumn shoreline with a strong sense of place and season. The foreground is a thick layer of fallen leaves in gold, amber, and rust, dotted wi...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Blue Jays and Stump Blossom, 16x16in, Woodland Scene Still Life with Birds
Blue Jays and Stump Blossom, 16x16in, Woodland Scene Still Life with Birds

Blue Jays and Stump Blossom, 16x16in, Woodland Scene Still Life with Birds

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

This contemporary still life painting presents a richly detailed woodland tableau, combining natural history precision with a quietly surreal sensibility. Set against a dense forest ...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Robin in Lilac, surrealist pastoral oil painting
Robin in Lilac, surrealist pastoral oil painting

Robin in Lilac, surrealist pastoral oil painting

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Both spare and dynamic, Karl Hartman’s hyper-saturated countrysides and surreal depictions of Americana perfectly match the vividness of our late-summer h...

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2010s American Realist Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Reflection of Cows, 26 x 16 in. Surreal Pastoral Landscape
Reflection of Cows, 26 x 16 in. Surreal Pastoral Landscape

Reflection of Cows, 26 x 16 in. Surreal Pastoral Landscape

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Reflection of Cows presents a quiet yet surreal pastoral scene in which land, water, and sky dissolve into one another through subtle shifts of light and reflection. A small group of...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Sun Halo, Landscape Painting with Forest and Lake, and Sun, 28 x 22 in
Sun Halo, Landscape Painting with Forest and Lake, and Sun, 28 x 22 in

Sun Halo, Landscape Painting with Forest and Lake, and Sun, 28 x 22 in

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Sun Halo is a luminous contemporary landscape painting measuring 28 x 22 inches, rendered in oil on aluminum panel. The composition depicts a quiet forest clearing framed by tall tre...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Homesteaders,  Woodpeckers Nesting in Pine Tree – Forest Wildlife Landscape Art
Homesteaders,  Woodpeckers Nesting in Pine Tree – Forest Wildlife Landscape Art

Homesteaders, Woodpeckers Nesting in Pine Tree – Forest Wildlife Landscape Art

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Karl Hartman’s Homesteaders (2024) captures a vivid moment in the forest where two Pileated Woodpeckers industriously carve a home into an old pine. Painted in oil on aluminum, the w...

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2010s American Realist Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Bee Smoker Surrealist Pastoral Oil Painting, 7x7 Inches, New Condition
Bee Smoker Surrealist Pastoral Oil Painting, 7x7 Inches, New Condition

Bee Smoker Surrealist Pastoral Oil Painting, 7x7 Inches, New Condition

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

In Bee Smoker, Karl Hartman presents a quietly surreal meditation on labor, landscape, and human intervention in the natural world. Painted with meticulous clarity on an intimate 7 x...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bees and Compass Flowers, Surreal Prairie Landscape Oil Painting, 16 x 12 in
Bees and Compass Flowers, Surreal Prairie Landscape Oil Painting, 16 x 12 in

Bees and Compass Flowers, Surreal Prairie Landscape Oil Painting, 16 x 12 in

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

This intimate oil painting by Karl Hartman presents a quietly surreal vision of the American prairie, where scale, time, and perspective dissolve into poetic harmony. In Bees and Com...

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2010s American Realist Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Daylight Doughnut, surrealist pastoral oil painting
Daylight Doughnut, surrealist pastoral oil painting

Daylight Doughnut, surrealist pastoral oil painting

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Both spare and dynamic, Karl Hartman’s hyper-saturated countrysides and surreal depictions of Americana perfectly match the vividness of our late-summer heatwave. Hartman’s tightly c...

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2010s American Realist Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Horny Toad, Surreal Landscape Painting with Hand and Toad or Frog, 14 x 14 in
Horny Toad, Surreal Landscape Painting with Hand and Toad or Frog, 14 x 14 in

Horny Toad, Surreal Landscape Painting with Hand and Toad or Frog, 14 x 14 in

By Karl Hartman

Located in New York, NY

Karl Hartman depicts a surreal prairie scene in which a human hand gently cradles a horned toad amid tall grasses beneath an expansive sky. The intimacy of the gesture contrasts with...

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2010s Contemporary Karl Hartman Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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