Skip Hartzell is anything but ordinary. Donning a shirt that read “I support putting dog abusers to sleep,” with dog patterned suspenders – it’s clear from the first introduction that Hartzell’s affinity for canines transcends the average. But the story of Hartzell’s career is more convoluted than one might assume. The recipient of a BFA in Sculpture and an MFA in Painting, young Hartzell taught high school students for two years while continuing his creative studies at the University of Iowa. Soon after, he relocated to Chicago, Illinois with the intent to pursue art full-time. After struggling to make end’s meet as an artist, Hartzell began taking up freelance illustration work which eventually evolved into a full-fledged 35-year career in advertising and marketing. It wasn’t until Hartzell retired from his illustrious career that he fell back into art making full time. And that was when the dogs arrived.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Nothing in life has held my attention longer or is as fascinating to me than my love for dogs. Dogs are always in the moment, living with passion, excitement, and love. My dogs have given me great joy and agonizing heartache. I am not a dog portrait artist. When making art, I empty my mind and open myself to all possibilities. Dog images emerge and provide me with a recognizable common denominator that lets me share my joy of living, passions, and heartfelt sentiments with the viewer. I do not have a single technique or a method. Making art for me is more about emotion and intuition than it is about intellect. When my art-making magic is working, I leave my fingerprints and my heart behind.
Skip Hartzell
Art Palm Beach 21st Edition Modern & Contemporary Art Fair 17-21 January 2018
17 - 21 Jan 18
Palm Beach
Art Palm Beach is a leading international modern and contemporary art fair as well as the most important annual art event in The Palm Beaches.
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Art Expo New York 2018
19 - 22 Apr 18
SKIP HARTZELL IRREVERSIBLE PROJECTS booth 264
ARTEXPO NEW YORK CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ART
World’s largest international fine art marketplace returns to Pier 94, April 19—22, 2018
Artexpo New York XL presents [MAGNIFY] as the Anniversary theme that takes a look at over four decades of the artistic canvas through a retrospective lens Redwood Media Group, the nation’s leader in exhibitions and event production, media, and marketing for the global fine art community, announces its highly anticipated four-day annual showcase and most coveted fine art experience that marks an unprecedented 40-year anniversary milestone. Artexpo New York returns to Pier 94, located at 711 12th Avenue in Manhattan, from Thursday, April 19th to Sunday, April 22nd. Exhibitor or trade registration and purchasing of show passes or general admission tickets is now open at www.artexponewyork.com. The annual Opening Night Preview Party for Artexpo New York will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20.
Red Dot Miami | Dec. 5–9 2018
10 - 01 Jan 70
Discover Red Dot Miami—a modern and contemporary art show in the heart of Miami featuring an international slate of 75+ galleries showing 500+ leading artists.
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Girls’ Club Collection presents block-wide Bark Walk to benefit Pets Broward,
01 - 01 Jan 70
Saturday, May 26, 5-8pm SKIP HARTZELL DOGS
Girls’ Club Collection presents block-wide Bark Walk to benefit Pets Broward, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving shelter pets and creating a community where all pets and people are valued and treated with respect, kindness, and compassion. The Bark Walk will feature dog-themed art exhibitions from local artists, a live photo booth shoot with artist Alissa Alfonso, dog and kid friendly art making activities, and a heart-melting Adoptable Dog Parade of the most adorable and eligible doggy bachelors and bachelorettes looking for forever homes. The Bark Walk takes place Saturday, May 26, 5-8pm during the artwalk in the shops along the north edge NE 2 Avenue in Flagler Village. The event is free and open to the public. Well-behaved pets welcomed and encouraged to join. Read more
Miami Dade College Galleries of Art+ Design Winter Exhibition
09 - 09 Mar 19
Hialeah Campus
Miami Dade College Galleries of Art+ Design Winter Exhibition
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Art Palm Beach 2019
16 - 20 Jan 19
650 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
ART PALM BEACH
The Premier Art Fair in South Florida During the Height of the Winter Season
Art Palm Beach becomes a spectacle each day, a panorama of immersive events for five days. Spectacular performances, extraordinary installations, live music, interactive experiences. No longer the repetitive old format. Art Palm Beach creates a new contemporary art fair genre. An enhanced cultural experience designed to attract multiple visits by attendees. https://nextlevelfairs.com/artpalmbeach/exhibitors/Skip_Hartzell_Gallery Read more
A zoo in there: Animal-themed works on display in Lake Worth By Phillip Valys, SouthFlorida.com
media release
14.11.2017
Paws and Claws: Animals in Art If his charcoal drawings, oil paintings and four-legged sculptures aren't enough of a hint, yes, Skip Hartzell is nuts about dogs. The Lake Worth artist's website is crawling with canine-based works, and his contributions to the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County's new group show, "Paws and Claws: Animal in Art," are no exception. One painting, "Dogs of the Apocalypse," is as much a tongue-in-cheek nod to pet shenanigans as it is to Hartzell's fascination with experimenting with a dog's form, movement, color and texture. Where: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth
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Opening new exhibition SKIP HARTZELL booth 264 ARTEXPO NEW YORK from Thursday, April 19th to Sunday, April 22nd.
media release
04.04.2018
SKIP HARTZELL booth 264 ARTEXPO NEW YORK CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ART World’s largest international fine art marketplace returns to Pier 94, April 19—22, 2018 Artexpo New York XL presents [MAGNIFY] as the Anniversary theme that takes a look at over four decades of the artistic canvas through a retrospective lens Redwood Media Group, the nation’s leader in exhibitions and event production, media, and marketing for the global fine art community, announces its highly anticipated four-day annual showcase and most coveted fine art experience that marks an unprecedented 40-year anniversary milestone. Artexpo New York returns to Pier 94, located at 711 12th Avenue in Manhattan, from Thursday, April 19th to Sunday, April 22nd. Exhibitor or trade registration and purchasing of show passes or general admission tickets
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PAWS & CLAWS: ANIMALS IN ART By Elizabeth Sobieski
media release
05.04.2018
Paws & Claws at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a twenty-first century take on the historically significant subject of pets and other seemingly benign animals in art, a bird’s-eye view of contemporary South Florida artists who have embraced this topic in sculptures, paintings, photographs or on paper. While some may snarl or howl at the subject of pets in art, and consider it kitschy, its backstory is most esteemed. Hockney’s Stanley and Boodgie, Warhol’s Archie and Amos, and Picasso’s Lump were all dachshunds who became lyrical and frequent portrait subjects for their masters. Alberto Giacometti’s attenuated bronze Cat (1951) was auctioned by Christie’s five years ago for $20.8 million, while his littermates can be viewed slinking through the collections of
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A.E Backus Museum & Gallery Skip Hartzell’s Dogs EXHIBITION among Allison Lamons, Stephani Jaffe & Michael Enns
media release
30.04.2018
YOU ARE INVITED! WHAT: Skip Hartzell's Dogs EXHIBITION among Allison Lamons, Stephani Jaffe & Michael Enns WHERE: A.E Backus Museum & Gallery WHEN: Opening: Friday, May 11th / 6-8 PM Show runs throug June 6th Hours 10AM - 4PM The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, a 8,000 sq. ft. public visual arts facility, was established in 1960 by A.E. Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts. Our Mission is to promote the arts in the community and to perpetuate the artistic and humanitarian legacy of A. E. Backus. Open five days a week from October through mid-June (summer hours by appointment) the museum features the Nation's largest display of original paintings by Albert Ernest Backus (American
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South Florida artists for exhibit “Best in Show”, on view during Bark Walk
media release
20.05.2018
SKIP HARTZELL DOGS WHERE: May 26, 2018 from 5 - 8 pm at Girls' Club Warehouse and Madeline Denaro Studio, Fort Lauderdale. Skip Hartzell Dogs are part of the South Florida artists for exhibit "Best in Show", on view during Bark Walk, May 26, 2018 from 5 - 8 pm at Girls' Club Warehouse and Madeline Denaro Studio, Fort Lauderdale. Open call is open to all ages, genders, skill sets and 2D media. Theme is dog-centric, dog-inspired, dog-related or otherwise dog-obsessed. From the exhibition, one work will be selected for purchase and welcomed into the Girls' Club Collection. All proceeds to go to Pets Broward.
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