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 the water is alive with movement, rippling and shimmering as if it were alive.

As we watch the crab, we can’t help but feel a sense of wonder at the hidden world beneath the surface of the water. The artist’s use of color and light creates a dream-like quality, transporting us to a place where anything is possible.

In this alternate reality, even a crab can grasp a bouquet of flowers, as if it were a water nymph reaching for a gift from the sea.

The artist believes that those who live and work in the Salish Sea region have a deep connection to the animals that call it home. The paintings have sparked conversations about the importance of preserving and protecting these creatures and their habitat.

For many, the paintings have evoked a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, and have served as a reminder of the intricate web of life that we are all a part of.

Original available for purchase $2000

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 the environment.

Using a Dungeness crab as the subject, the artist Christian Hammer invites us to reflect on the ways in which our actions can have unintended consequences.

In the painting, the dungeness crab is drawn to a bottle of wine, representing the allure of human luxuries and comforts. However, the crab is also literally and figuratively ‘steaming’, a subtle reference to the impacts of climate change.

By juxtaposing these elements, the artist encourages us to consider the complex and often paradoxical relationship between humans and nature. The painting invites us to reflect on our own choices and actions, and to consider how we can live in harmony with the natural world.

In ‘Thirsty Crab’, the artist uses the contrast between the peaceful, idyllic setting and the underlying message to create a sense of tension and unease. The viewer is left with a feeling of uncertainty and even foreboding, which encourages reflection and introspection.

The simple yet powerful style of the painting makes it both accessible and thought-provoking, inviting the viewer to contemplate their own role in the issues it raises.

Original Available for Purchase $1000

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 and wonder, as the crab seems to be drawn to the light, almost as if it’s mesmerized by it. It’s as if the bottle represents something beyond the crab’s understanding, something more than just a discarded object. In this way, the painting is a commentary on human waste and pollution, but also on the wonder and mystery of the natural world.

Original available for purchase $1000