by John Hartung

Today, I updated my complete upcoming art show schedule through August. I'm doing 8 art shows in 8 different states. Am I coming to a location near you? Check out my schedule here .

The roseate spoonbill is one of the most striking birds found in the wetlands of the Americas. Known for its vivid pink feathers and distinctive spoon-shaped bill, this bird captures the attention of bird watchers and nature lovers alike. But what about their babies? Did you know that baby roseate spoonbills have a charming nickname? They are called teaspoons . This playful name reflects their small size and the shape of their bills, which resemble tiny spoons. You can check

The rarest goose in the world is the nēnē (Hawaiian goose), found only on the Hawaiian Islands. Once critically endangered with a population down to about 30 individuals due to hunting and introduced predators, conservation efforts have helped their numbers recover to a threatened status. The nēnē is unique because it adapted to live on volcanic landscapes, unlike most geese that live near water. Its feet have evolved with padded toes and reduced webbing for walking on rough

The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered seal species in the world and is found only in the Hawaiian Islands. I spotted a couple of them lounging on the beach at Poipu Beach Park in Kauai, happily rolling in the sand. Lifeguards had placed cones around the seals to keep people at a safe distance—these animals are, rightfully, a highly protected species.

Duckies inside Hawaiian lei

I’ve created a 2025 calendar featuring wildlife photographs from my recent trip to Patagonia and Antarctica. This is my first calendar...

I have updated my art show schedule to include my shows through July. I have 8 shows in 7 different states. Florida, Ohio, Indiana,...

As I reflect on this St. Patrick's Day, it marks a significant milestone in my life—a transition from one chapter to another, twenty...

I returned from an amazing Antarctica trip a few weeks ago for amazing photography and have added several of them to my galleries. You'll...

Tomorrow, December 3rd marks the beginning of my solo exhibition at the Octagon Arts Center at the Unitarian Universalist Church in...

I have updated my galleries to include photos from my South Africa trip as well as several other photographs taken recently. In South...

Recently I had an interview with Voyage Tampa Magazine and I am proudly sharing. I feel fortunate people have an interest in my work and...

While I updated my inventory this week on the website, I created two new categories to help search, including "New" and "Popular".

I have updated my inventory on the website to include the latest of what I am bringing to art shows. Also, I have updated what is "New"...

Within the past couple of weeks, I've had 2 shows that had previously canceled, resume their shows. I have big shows scheduled starting...

My fifth and last art show of 2020 is this weekend in Solomon's, Maryland. Many precautions will be in place and it'll be very open, safe, a

It will be a lot different than shows of the past. There will be reservations online, as the number of people in the show at any time will b

I know people are missing art fairs. Seeing and shopping the artist's booths at art festivals is a very special thing. In these uncertain...

My website shopping cart is now brand new :) It's much more modern and user friendly.

Art Shows Still A Go? I'm still keeping my art show schedule updated and will remove them if one is canceled......