Claudia Hammer, a Painting a Day

Small still life and portraits in oil

Sunday, November 24, 2024

"Tea and Cookies". 6in x 6in Oil

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As we go into the Holiday season the lure of sweets is so tempting and I usually give in.   These are chocolate chip and shortbread.    I am...
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Sunday, September 22, 2024

"The Adopted one" 6in x 6in. oil

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Thank goodness for adoption because it gives many a loving family.  I was adopted and have had a wonderful life with loving parents and sibl...
Saturday, September 21, 2024

"Tomato Trace" 6in x 6in. oil

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You all probably already know that the word "trace" can mean path or trail.   There is a bourbon here in Ky called Buffalo Trace w...
Thursday, June 13, 2024

"Hydrangeas in Bloom" 8in x 8in. oil

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My hydrangeas bloomed big time this year after having some sort of bug or fungus for the last 2 years.   At first I thought it was the hard ...
Friday, June 7, 2024

"Hanging Out" 6in x 6in oil

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These two risk-taking cherries decided to leap out of the cup and hang on the edge.   I think they are just showoffs.    No one was hurt dur...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

"Cherries playing Hide and Seek" 6in x 6in oil

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After bringing these cherries home from the grocery they jumped out of the bag and started playing hide and seek.  Rowdy bunch of cherries! ...
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

"Hot off the vine" 6 in x 6 in oil on panel

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Got the delicious tomatoes from my neighborhood farmers market.   They were just picked.  My yard is too shady to grow anything.   I used a ...
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

"Oreos" 6 in x 6 in oil on panel

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I found these double cream Oreos and could not resist painting the iconic cookies. Thank you for viewing my art.   Sold My blog  My website ...
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

"Cheers to Champagne Grapes". 6 in x 6 in. oil on panel

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These tiny little grapes are so sweet!   But alas, champagne is not made from these grapes.   But I couldn't resist putting in a glass o...
Saturday, August 12, 2023

"Blue block" 6in x 6in oil on panel

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This little blue block was so happy to be in the painting!   He is now with all his other block friends and telling them of his adventure an...
Friday, August 11, 2023

"Sugar in your tea?" 6in x 6in oil on panel

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Polished my sugar bowl the other day so I thought I had better use it before it tarnishes again.  I like the way the shadows hold the compos...
Thursday, August 10, 2023

"Plumcots in a teacup" 6in x 6in oil on panel

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I feel rusty every time I paint.... the solution is to paint more!!   I have painted 3 this week and I pat my self on the back and say good ...
Saturday, July 29, 2023

"Rosy Bouquet" 6in x 6in oil

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This bouquet was so happy!   It made me happy just to look at it.    Thank you for viewing my art.   Please click here to view pricing. My...
Monday, July 24, 2023

"Two for Tea or Tea for Two?" 6in x 6in oil

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Have you ever felt like you have too many things to do?   I have been feeling like that lately.   I just want to sit down and take a break.....
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

"Primary Present". 6in x 6in. Oil

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I really need to paint more often and get back into painting daily so that I don't lose my skills!  Thought I would try using primary co...
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

"Grape Snack" 6in x 6in Oil

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I am not sure what the knife has to do with eating grapes but it looks great there! Thank you for viewing my art.  Please click here for pr...
Friday, September 23, 2022

"Blue, Yellow, Green" 6in x 6in oil

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Thought I'd try lots of color, maybe I went overboard but I like the brilliance. Thank you for viewing my art.   Click here for pricing...

"Two Grape clusters" 6in x 6in. oil

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Life seems crazy at present so I thought I needed some solitary time to paint.   I love the sunny feel to this painting. Thank you for follo...
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

"Minature Plums". 6in x 6in Oil

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While at Trader Joe's I spotted these miniature plums and just couldn't resist using them in a painting before I ate them all.   The...
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Sunday, July 24, 2022

"Black Coffee, Green Cup". 6in x 6in. oil

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What I really like about this painting is that the focal point, the inside of the cup, is the sharpest area which makes the rest of the pain...
Friday, July 22, 2022

"A Delicate Balance" 6in x 6in oil

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I have been trying to paint more often like I used to but I end up overworking the paintings.   I have not posted those paintings but have p...
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

"Alley in Crescent Hill" 8in x 16in oil on linen panel

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Sometimes on a cool morning I go walking in Louisville KY and that is where I came upon this alley in Crescent Hill where the sunrise was li...

"Summer in Venice" 8in x 8in oil on linen panel

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The reference picture for this painting is one that I took while in Venice about 10 years ago.   I was experimenting with color and loosing ...
Friday, March 11, 2022

"Sunflowers" 12" x 12". oil

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Sunflowers just make you smile!   It is partly because of the sunny color, part because of the large dark center with the whimsical petals r...
Thursday, December 2, 2021

"I Win!" 8in x 8in oil

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The four of them decided to get together for a few hands of poker.   It was a close call but the royal flush beat the 4 of a kind.   Deal th...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

"Leaning in to hear the secret" 8in x 8in oil

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Mr Pear had to lean in to hear the latest scuttlebutt.   He just wants to be in the know and hates to be left out. Thank you for viewing my ...
Thursday, November 25, 2021

"One last good bye" 6in x 6in oil

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All the cherries in the basket are leaving home and their family came to say good bye for the last time.   They hired a vocalist to send the...
Sunday, November 21, 2021

"Pals" 14in x 11in Oil

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These two Pals wanted me to paint a portrait of them and I said "I could with one condition, they had to sit still and not giggle!...
Thursday, November 11, 2021

"Guarding the Egg" 8in x 8in oil

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Guarding the Egg was difficult because the Fork did not know what danger to look for.   Was the salt and pepper going to season it too much?...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"Family Gathering" 8" x 8". oil

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The family is gathering for another celebration.   There is Grandma, the matriarch with her daughter, son in-law and her two grandchildren. ...
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Claudia Hammer a Painting a day
Louisville, KY, United States
I started this series of small (6” x 6”, 6” x 8”, 5” x 7”) paintings in May 2009 as a daily practice and discipline in order to liberate my work by painting from life in a restricted amount of time. In carefully considering placement, shape and color, I strive to find the essence and beauty of common objects in a fast-paced world that is dominated by electronic gadgets and digital images. It is my hope that people will stop, look and see the dignity and soul of things that are often taken for granted. Composition and lighting are key elements in the creative design process, allowing me to create a lively and often humorous narrative.
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