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Dash and Slash
Dash maintains an expression of studied innocence that would make master thespians weep with envy. His canine shrug—a masterpiece of calculated nonchalance—speaks volumes in the language of plausible deniability, each subtle muscle movement carefully calibrated to suggest complete detachment from any recent optical misadventures. Meanwhile, Slash navigates her suddenly impressionist world with the cautious determination
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Cache and Flow – Comic Strip characters
In the luminous spaces between lines of code, where logic meets whimsy, there exists a peculiar partnership that defies the conventional rhythms of software development. Cache, a programmer whose mind perpetually races ahead of itself, navigates the digital landscape with a uniquely scattered brilliance. His smooth, bald head reflects the warm glow of multiple monitors,
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Crab’s Bouquet
Crab’s Bouquet an Oil Painting by Christian Hammer In ‘Crab’s Bouquet’, the artist Christian Hammer invites us to take a magical journey beneath the waves, where a crab swims gracefully through the water, reaching for a bouquet of flowers. The crab is rendered in exquisite detail, its shell glistening in the light. The surface of
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Thirsty Crab
16″x20″ Acrylic and Oil on Canvas “Thirsty Crab” an Oil Painting by Christian Hammer The inspiration for ‘Thirsty Crab’ came from the artist’s love of the natural world and concern for the impacts of human activity. While the painting is lighthearted and whimsical on the surface, there is a deeper message about our relationship with
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Light Beer by Christian Hammer
16″x20″ Acrylic and Oil on Canvas “Light Beer” an Oil Painting by Christian Hammer One of the striking things about this painting is the use of light and color. The darkness of the background makes the clear glass bottle stand out, and the light it emits is almost ethereal. This creates a sense of mystery
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Koi Bounded and Content
Koi Bounded and Content Oil Painting on reclaimed wood panel by Christian Hammer In this painting, the artist Christian Hammer explores the idea of boundaries and contentment, using the metaphor of a koi fish living within the reclaimed wood panel. The koi’s acceptance of its limited space represents the idea that contentment can be found
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California Poppies
California Poppies Abstraction – Oil on canvas painting The artist Christian Hammer was inspired by the wild poppies that grow on his farm, finding joy and gratitude in their unassuming yet vibrant beauty. The painting captures the ephemeral nature of the poppies, their brilliant colors set against the dark field. The artist’s careful attention to
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Koi Duo – Oil on Canvas 18″x24″ Painting
I’ve enjoyed painting Koi for some time, they are a fantastic creature to indulge composition studies with as they flow and interact with each other in their liquid medium. Koi are a topic I return to on regular basis. This was a simple study and an attempt to make a more abstract and graphical composition
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Oyster Shooter /Crab Dinner Painting
Oyster Shooter /Crab Dinner – Oil on Wood Panel painting The artist’s use of reclaimed wood adds an extra layer of meaning to this painting. The history of the wood, with its previous use and imperfections, brings a sense of life and character to the piece. It’s as if the wood itself has a story
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Grumpy Fish
Ever so infrequently the idea and what appears in the first few brush strokes coincide. This was a quick study I did for the ‘Sense of South Whidbey’ painting. I love this little grump. I ended up changing the expression and pose for the final large painting, but this little guy has to be shared.
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