Welcome to C. Hartman Designs! Just before Christmas Tracy Meola from the Painting Rag and I did an interview that is now on her website at http://www.thepaintingrag.com/scribbles.asp. It is a wonderful article that actually made me sound interesting. I was sure that was impossible after we did the interview. LOL. My husband did all of the photography for the article and both he and Tracy did a wonderful job. Take a look at the interview and see if you agree.  FM Dynasty Brushes are here and available for sale. For a limited time receive one free complimentary FM Dynasty Mastodon Flat Brush for every brush set purchased at C. Hartman Designs. (Individual brushes are excluded from this promotion.) Save 20% off the individual brush prices when purchasing a set and receive a complimentary brush in addition. Do you love to try new brushes? Then this promotion will allow you to do that and save money at the same time. Mastodon is a superior synthetic addition to the FM Dynasty line. The seamless gold ferrule and acrylic handle should be long lasting and extremely durable. The complimentary brushes will be included with your brush order and the brush size will be determined by myself. The free brush will not appear on your invoice but will be included with your order. Ready for Spring? I know that I am. I've had enough winter and it actually has only just begun. LOL! I've been thinking about spring for some time now and have designed a new pattern packet especially for it. I could only include 2 photos in my pattern description but thought that you might like to see the rest of the pattern photos and have included them here. This pattern is called "Love Bug Boogie" and is available as an E-Pattern and as a paper pattern as well. Interested in purchasing this pattern? Go to the Pattern Category and click on the Sub Category E-Patterns to purchase the E-Pattern or under the Spring/Summer Category to purchase the paper pattern. Hugs to all of you.    New Free Pattern Available. I've just posted a new free pattern based on the Fireflies shown in the photos and the pattern called Love Bug Boogie. One of my children has always called Fireflies Night LIght Bugs, that seemed like a perfect name for the free pattern that I've just posted. Take a look and I hope that you enjoy painting this whimsical guy. Enjoy! Free shipping on all regular priced patterns in the Continental U.S. and Canda only, excludes Artist Originals, Supplies, Paint Brushes, and Pattern Kits. Announcement: Due to rising costs I have changed my Internet Gateway to Paypal, this will not cause any disruption in service and is a very secure server to protect you and your purchases. Thank you for your continued support.  | 