Author: Karen Hartnell

Wildlife Art: Golden Eagle, Golden Skye

By Karen Hartnell | | No Comments | Paintings, Wildlife, Wildlife Art

This blog takes a look at the inspiration behind one of my wildlife art paintings: Golden Eagle, Golden Skye. During November 2013, I was undertaking a long walk on the Isle of Skye. It was mid-morning and the light across to the Outer Hebrides was stunning. Shafts of sunlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the […]

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Wildlife Art: White-tailed Eagles, Loch Leven

By Karen Hartnell | | No Comments | Paintings, Wildlife, Wildlife Art

This is the story of the inspiration behind my watercolour painting of two White-tailed Eagles soaring above Castle Island during winter. Castle Island is situated in Loch Leven, within the small county of Kinross-shire. The castle on the island is famous for being the location where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567. Eagles […]

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Trick Dog Titles

By Karen Hartnell | | No Comments | Dog related

During Lockdown I started to teach my Labrador, Logie, tricks to see if we could earn a Trick Dog title. Having seen the lists of tricks for each title, I thought I could get Novice, and possibly Intermediate. I’m so happy that we have gained both of those titles, and yesterday clinched our Advanced! My […]

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Artwork For Sale: Artist Support Pledge

By Karen Hartnell | | No Comments | Paintings, Wildlife Art

I have recently started to list artwork for sale on my Facebook and Instagram feeds as part of the Artist Support Pledge, details below. This original artwork is now also listed in my online store, with full details here: Art Originals for Sale International orders are welcome, but cannot currently be processed in my online […]

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Dog Fur For Nesting Birds

By Karen Hartnell | | No Comments | Dog related, Wildlife

During this time of year when the garden birds are busy building and maintaining their nests, I always put out my Labrador’s fur for them after he’s had a good brush. I use an old fat ball feeder to put it in and hang up alongside the bird food.  Blue tits have claimed the nest […]

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