Vintage Oil Painting 'Winter Birches' by Heinie Hartwig

Original Oil Painting on Masonite by the listed artist Heinie Hartwig. 18" x 15" framed. Heinie Hartwig became a painter of primarily western subjects although he also does landscapes and still lifes. The tone of his work is primarily romantic. He started painting in 1970, working on his art in the evenings, and a year later quit his job and began painting for a living. He grew up in the Santa Clara Valley of California, and left for three years to spend time traveling through Europe with the Army. He was in Germany as the Berlin Wall went up and persuaded his wife, Eva, to leave East Germany to marry him. Returning to Santa Clara, he worked pouring concrete, and spent a lot of time running marathons. In 1964 he held the record for long distance running in Northern California. By 1991, he was in "Who's Who in American Art". Hartwig taught himself to paint by studying the "Old Masters” and invested much of his time experimenting with their techniques. He was attracted to the charm and romance of classic art. He has managed to capture the light, color and style of those great artists. Through this Hartwig became convinced that strength, durability and long lasting sharpness of color are created with the use of “Old World” color formulas. Though most of his work has a western theme, Hartwig is a versatile painter. Many of his paintings are landscapes and still lifes. Heinie Harwig's work has been compared to Albert Bierstadt and John Constable for its romanticism, European feel and composition. The overall results of his experimentation and training have led to numerous commendations and awards, including the prestigious Triton Museum Competition. Hartwig’s works are proudly displayed in such venerated institutions as Brigham Young University, Mills College, The Robert Louis Stevenson School and the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies. Many paintings by Heinie Hartwig are sought after by international collectors. Heinie Hartwig in the News: An article in Architectural Digest mentioned Hartwig’s paintings in one home’s collection. And, since an unusual conversation on television with one celebrity proposing to give one of Hartwig’s painting to another celebrity. (giving her “a little Heinie”.) Heinie Hartwig’s already popular art work has grown in demand. This renown had been building over the past few years as his work grew even more popular. Hartwig himself has slowed a bit, taking more time with his paintings, but also other things. He also got tired of painting small paintings which he said were as time consuming as some of the medium size ones, but didn’t get the same price. To rectify this issue for himself he doubled the price of the three smallest painting sizes. While this has not diminished the demand for his smaller paintings at least he is being paid for the time they take. All these factors have added up to a great demand for his work and fewer paintings to meet the demand. Heinie Hartwig Pick up an International Price Guide to Art and you will find Heinie Hartwig's name. He lives a quiet, secluded life in the Sierra Foothills where folks have little knowledge of their famous artist neighbor. Even in the art world few people know him, as he rarely attends shows or receptions and markets his artwork through a small number of agents. Hartwig taught himself to paint by studying the "Old Masters." He was first attracted by the charm and romance of classic art and particularly to those artists who attempted to capture the poignancy of the past. He has managed to capture the light, color and style of those great old artists. Though most of his work has a western theme, Hartwig is a versatile painter and a significant portion of his paintings are landscapes and still life. Heinie Hartwig's work has been compared to Albert Bierstadt and John Constable for its romanticism, European feel, and composition." Source: Vault Gallery Bio 2 from Joe Wade Fine Art: "Heinie Hartwig spent many years studying the great masters and invested much of his time experimenting with their techniques. Through this Hartwig became convinced that strength, durability and long lasting sharpness of color are created with the use of “Old World” color formulas. The overall results of his experimentation and training have led to numerous commendations and awards, including the prestigious Triton Museum Competition. Hartwig’s works are proudly displayed in such venerated institutions as Brigham Young University, Mills College, The Robert Louis Stevenson School and the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies. Many paintings by Heinie Hartwig are sought after by international collectors. Hartwig’s originals provide for those who have invested in the quality that offers a sparkle of serenity and quiet beauty – a constant reminder of “the way it was.”