This is a collection of paintings inspired by my time spent in the southern pacific zone of Costa Rica. I turned to my background in graphic design to work with the shapes and colors of the natural beauty found in that area of the country. For me, these are visually happy paintings signifying the "Pura Vida"  lifestyle.

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Jane Hartley’s still life and figurative paintings are a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), with further classical training at The Schuler School of Fine Arts, Hartley merges her foundation in graphic design with a reverence for the Old Masters to create contemporary realist works that captivate the imagination.

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Her paintings invite quiet contemplation—blending classical technique with narrative subtlety. In an art world often preoccupied with trends and spectacle, Hartley’s work stands apart: disciplined, emotionally resonant, and deeply human. Each piece offers viewers a moment of pause—a visual space for reflection, connection, and storytelling.

A Signature Member of American Women Artists and Juried Member of leading realist organizations including the American Society of Traditional Artists, International Guild of Realism, and Oil Painters of America, Hartley’s work is held in both private and corporate collections and has been widely exhibited across the U.S.  After living many years in St. Michaels on Maryland's Eastern Shore, she currently resides on St. Simons Island in Georgia.